Wood Siding

Here’s a siding option that is starting to make a comeback—tree bark. Proponents of this exterior cladding applaud the way it reduces the visual impact of the home on the surrounding environment and its low-maintenance longevity—bark siding can last as long as 75...

I write about this stuff all the time, but it's really cool to see how siding can transform a home. Last weekend, while visiting family, I just gasped when I saw how new red cedar siding had transformed this house. Clear grade, no knots, and a rich glow from the...