Sidings make my house look like a trailer

4 years ago

Hello, all.

So, I just bought my first house back in January. I think its a pretty nice looking place, the only thing I do not care for is the sidings. To me they make the house look like a trailer or manufactured home.

A little backstory on my neighborhood. The whole neighborhood was pre-planned with two design variations for the homes. So basically we all live in the same style of house. Something I have noticed while walking around the area is that some homeowners are covering their sidings with what looks like cement? I think this makes the house look a lot more solid and overall better looking.

For the life of me, I cannot figure out what this process is called, and Google has brought me no results. Can someone please tell me what this process of covering the siding boards with something more solid is called? And is this something I could DIY if I just wanted to do the front part of the house?

(I'm obviously very new to this, so many thanks in advance for your help!)

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Denita

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Looks like stucco to me.

I wouldn't DIY stucco. It's a skill. The second pic with the unfinished stucco application doesn't look better to me in its current state. Maybe when the homeowner finishes it....

How about Hardie Board to replace your current siding?

https://www.jameshardie.com/products/hardieplank-lap-siding?loc=refresh

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Lucas Stone
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4 years ago
@Denita Thank you for the suggestion. The second pic is unfinished. I just wanted to show what the process looked like.
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worthy
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
The current siding has to be removed, then the appropriate backing installed for either EIFS or much more expensive traditional three-coat stucco.

FWIW, your original home is far more attractive than that hideous Langmore bunker (from Ozark) or the more polished version topped off with a fake gable vent.
Lucas Stone
Original Author
4 years ago
@Denita I just do not like the individual panel look of the sidings. I am used to stucco walls in the area I grew up in, and would prefer that solid look. There is nothing that simulates a flat surface I can put over the sidings?
Lucas Stone
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4 years ago
@worthy Thanks, I appreciate it!
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
4 years ago
I don't mind the clapboard siding, but the red (tile? Hard to see) around the garage has to go. I'd do it in all the same clapboard style. Doesn't look trailer-ish to me, especially with the front porch. It's pretty adorable, IMO.

I'm not a huge fan of stucco, but judging by the palm trees in your neighborhood, that would work, too. Not something you should do yourself since waterproofing is paramount.
Denita
4 years ago
I'm in S Florida so I understand what you are saying about stucco - it's our predominate material here.

Worthy is right about the process and you don't want to muck up your house by not doing the installation exactly right.

There are different styles of siding from Hardie. A large flat panel for example, but I'm not sure that would look right on your home's style. IMO it would be a conflict because the large flat panels are geared to modern styles.

A good siding will make your home look more substantial. Scroll through Houzz pics - search for Hardie siding and you will be amazed at what your home could look like...just be careful and don't over improve for the neighborhood.
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4 years ago
IMO the only bad thing is that stuff around the garage door . I would remove or move the tree to expose the entry and porch and then do landscaping a much better choice for money well spent. I think to spend a huge amount of money on a stucco job would need to have a huge effect on the value of the house so check it out.
chiflipper
4 years ago
Don't be too fast to follow the stucco trend, your home already has a strong "sweet little cottage" vibe. With some careful changes it can be a showstopper.

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