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So I don't have any sense of what is "budget" or how Everlast compares to vinyl or any other product. Here's two photos of it going up on the backside of our house yesterday if that is helpful to anyone. We have the 8" high clapboard (think that's the right term). All along the bottom, there is a (not visible) hanging bracket. Each subsequent course fits on top of this, and you can see the attachment system (both to the sheathing and to itself). The ends fit into channels like vinyl siding. These planks are much lighter than hardie, and not flexible like vinyl, both features that can make it easier to work with. If you attempt to pry any boards, they do not move. I am very much hoping the hype matches the performance and this does not need painting ever, and that it lasts as long as advertised (50 years). They make a limited selection of j=channeled backings for areas like the laundry exhaust (below) and other protrusions. The GC is doing very well fashioning some custom shapes for us. And as it is just going up, I have zero idea if it may interest the woodpeckers as much as our previous (cedar T1-11) did.

Reply to: So I don't have any sense of what is "budget" or how Everlast compares to vinyl or any other product. Here's two photos of it going up on the backside of our house yesterday if that is helpful to anyone. We have the 8" high clapboard (think that's the right term). All along the bottom, there is a (not visible) hanging bracket. Each subsequent course fits on top of this, and you can see the attachment system (both to the sheathing and to itself). The ends fit into channels like vinyl siding. These planks are much lighter than hardie, and not flexible like vinyl, both features that can make it easier to work with. If you attempt to pry any boards, they do not move. I am very much hoping the hype matches the performance and this does not need painting ever, and that it lasts as long as advertised (50 years). They make a limited selection of j=channeled backings for areas like the laundry exhaust (below) and other protrusions. The GC is doing very well fashioning some custom shapes for us. And as it is just going up, I have zero idea if it may interest the woodpeckers as much as our previous (cedar T1-11) did.

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I'm in the NE. We found one installer through the Everlast website (a larger firm that specializes in siding and roofing); however, as with most projects (at least at our house), it's not straightforward and we needed the gutters taken down (and re-installed) and fascia replaced, etc. and this big firm was not willing to do those details. So I found a local, experienced GC who has done similar work (it installs similar to vinyl) who was willing to do it (as well as the other work needed) and so far, so good. He did contact and work with the Everlast rep. We initiated about a year ago and our job just came up in his list about 2 weeks ago to start. So in that time, he said he's heard of more interest in Everlast. I don't know what's considered "budget" or not; I do know we were having trouble finding painters willing to deal with all the issues our old siding was having (and our last paint job was $$$ IMHO), and this will alleviate our having to do a painting rodeo every 8 years (again, just what our house was needing). Will the woodpeckers still peck holes in it? dunno. I do know it's not going to blister, peel, warp or crack. Knock on wood. Everlast does have a board and batten profile; the GC has commented he likes that it is not bendy at all (like vinyl) and each plank/board interlocks and there is no flex, cannot pull it away from the wall at all. So not sure if that's helpful for winds, etc.

Reply to: I'm in the NE. We found one installer through the Everlast website (a larger firm that specializes in siding and roofing); however, as with most projects (at least at our house), it's not straightforward and we needed the gutters taken down (and re-installed) and fascia replaced, etc. and this big firm was not willing to do those details. So I found a local, experienced GC who has done similar work (it installs similar to vinyl) who was willing to do it (as well as the other work needed) and so far, so good. He did contact and work with the Everlast rep. We initiated about a year ago and our job just came up in his list about 2 weeks ago to start. So in that time, he said he's heard of more interest in Everlast. I don't know what's considered "budget" or not; I do know we were having trouble finding painters willing to deal with all the issues our old siding was having (and our last paint job was $$$ IMHO), and this will alleviate our having to do a painting rodeo every 8 years (again, just what our house was needing). Will the woodpeckers still peck holes in it? dunno. I do know it's not going to blister, peel, warp or crack. Knock on wood. Everlast does have a board and batten profile; the GC has commented he likes that it is not bendy at all (like vinyl) and each plank/board interlocks and there is no flex, cannot pull it away from the wall at all. So not sure if that's helpful for winds, etc.

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adalisa frazzini

You have beautiful house regardless of style or location. I wish people were more mindful and a whole lot less judgmental in their posts… not everyone is an expert in architectural styles, not even the experts. Anyway, below are some suggestions you could look into Under eave lights, partial stone cladding or metal roof as per 1st photo: Wide plank or slat siding, or black/charcoal trim per 2nd photo Repeat off black trim, wood slats. Upper floor galvalume metal siding per 3rd pic (galvalume only in 4th pic)

Reply to: You have beautiful house regardless of style or location. I wish people were more mindful and a whole lot less judgmental in their posts… not everyone is an expert in architectural styles, not even the experts. Anyway, below are some suggestions you could look into Under eave lights, partial stone cladding or metal roof as per 1st photo: Wide plank or slat siding, or black/charcoal trim per 2nd photo Repeat off black trim, wood slats. Upper floor galvalume metal siding per 3rd pic (galvalume only in 4th pic)

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miacometlady

Maybe it's time for an architect to think out of the box. Adding those nice glass railings doesn't diminish design of home.

Reply to: Maybe it's time for an architect to think out of the box. Adding those nice glass railings doesn't diminish design of home.

Red with the galvanized

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