Composite siding (shed)

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We have a 10x12 wood shed in the backyard. I just replaced the shingles yesterday and now I'm thinking of covering it with composite siding so It no longer needs regular staining.

Looking for any suggestions, tips, source for material (Ottawa).

Vinyl might be a viable alternative but, I'm leaning towards composite.

 

[DPittman]

Hardy board or equivalent. There are a few brand names of the cement composite material.

 

[Shoprat]

As above says , there are alternatives to hardy now. Just finished a shed at the lake and absolutely luv the result. Just take the time to rent the shear for end cuts. No dust,quick and simple.

 

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I hope it is possible to use a gas spray gun to carbonize the surface at high temperature (idea of fire), and then choose the favorite paint (waterproof), of course, the primary color is the least effort choice (still need to paint waterproof).


What's more, I have to say, this kind of picture is full of temptation to me, I have to experience time and again the envy envy hate ------ (Chinese slang)!

 

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Perhaps I used the wrong term, I was referring to the wood like material that seems to be mostly sawdust / woodchips with baked on paint and fake wood grain. Looks like this. Except I would use the brown color below. We have what looks identical to the green stuff on our cottage and it is holding up really well.

 

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What's more, I have to say, this kind of picture is full of temptation to me, I have to experience time and again the envy envy hate ------ (Chinese slang)!

I'm fortunate to have an older brother that has given me a lot of great advice over the years. Some of his advice really stuck. When I was in grade four I recall telling my brother that I was jealous of this kid in my class because he could run faster than me and I was faster than most. He stated that I should ask him why he was such a good runner, he went on to state that it's easy to assume that someone was gifted into something as opposed to working hard to achieve it. So the next day I asked the kid and he told me his dad ran marathons and he would tag along for a mile or two. So for a while after that when my first thought was what a lucky person I would ask and most of the time it was simply that they had worked hard at whatever they were good at. The yard in the picture was nothing but weeds (many as tall as the shed) three years ago, it's been a lot of work and my wife and I did it ourselves.

 

[Dabbler]

I've installed a bunch of hardy board, and it seems quite durable.

 

[DPittman]

Perhaps I used the wrong term, I was referring to the wood like material that seems to be mostly sawdust / woodchips with baked on paint and fake wood grain. Looks like this. Except I would use the brown color below. We have what looks identical to the green stuff on our cottage and it is holding up really well.
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Yes those wood composites look nice and are cheaper alternatives to the cement fiber board. If long term durability is of importance I thing cement fiber board will win hands down. The paint finish on either will eventually deteriate and when it does on the wood composite it exposes the wood material to moisture and consequently swelling. I've got a project that I'd like to do with cement fiber board but man is it ever expensive.

 

[slow-poke]

Yes those wood composites look nice and are cheaper alternatives to the cement fiber board. If long term durability is of importance I thing cement fiber board will win hands down. The paint finish on either will eventually deteriate and when it does on the wood composite it exposes the wood material to moisture and consequently swelling. I've got a project that I'd like to do with cement fiber board but man is it ever expensive.

The green stuff on the cottage must be approaching 20 years and pretty much looks like new.

Considering the cost and that this is a shed and that I'm in my 60's, if it lasts 30 years, I won't be disappointed if it looks kind of shabby at that point (assuming I'm still around).

Has anyone done a makeover with the wood composite type siding?

 

[YotaBota]

This stuff came in 4'x8' sheets and is holding up well, 12 years old now and hasn't changed from new.

It came with a gray finish and we painted the green and it has the wood grain texture.

 

[DPittman]

Where I've seen the finish deteriate faster than I think it should is in exposure to lots of direct sunlight (southern Alberta) I'm guessing it was about 12 years or so since installation and the finish was heavily cracked and worn and water was causing swelling of the board. I'm sure there is likely a difference in quality among the brands but have no idea which is good or bad.

 

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This stuff came in 4'x8' sheets and is holding up well, 12 years old now and hasn't changed from new.

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It came with a gray finish and we painted the green and it has the wood grain texture.

Pretty snazzy shed!

Looks well constructed:
Concrete base
Good size
Big door
Natural light


I'm not sure who built our shed, they used three tab shingles with nothing underneath so the wood under the tab spacing along the bottom edges was exposed. I had to replace the bottom 10" of the OSB roof all the way around before adding a membrane and new shingles.

I think I found the material you used for your shed (4x8') sheets as opposed to 10" planks that were used on our cottage. More affordable and easier to install.