So, Ive ordered cedar blend, and Im not crazy about the slight change in color, or maybe it's me. It seems darker, slightly rosy vs. cedar. But its water over the dam, now. I cannot decide whether to go with lighter or darker soffit/fascia or darker. Lighter seems the norm but Im drawn to darker. The roof is very prominent coping down the front of house and is called driftwood, a varying grey, maybe brown, blend. can I get away with a grey/green soffit and porch detail? Maybe pics would help?

Generally about 4-5 times the price of a decent vinyl if I remember correctly and I am not certain about the cost relation to fiber cement. Product only, installation will be much more as well but I have no idea on the percentage This post was edited by millworkman on Thu, Jan 16, 14 at 12:42

Hi Diana, I had a vinyl product from Certainteed - Cedarboard insulated siding in a 7" height, installed on my shed and have lived with if for a year to see how I like it. After some time with it, I like it but not enough to want to have it installed on my home. It has a bit of a plastic look to it like all vinyl. After seeing some well done paint jobs on aluminum siding in the area, have decided to have my aluminum siding painted. I have seen to many homes in the area with vinyl siding where the vinyl shows buckling or warping. My aluminum siding lays very flat and so think painting will be a good choice. Dave

Thank you for all this information on various products. I did find another article on the ASCEND and would like to see an install. https://www.builderonline.com/products/building-construction-materials/alside-creates-new-ascend-composite-cladding-system_o#:~:text=The%20%28GP%292%20Technology%E2%80%94glass-reinforced%20polymer%20and%20graphite-infused%20polystyrene%E2%80%94provide%20a,says%20Kurt%20Heikkila%2C%20founder%20and%20CEO%20of%20Tundra.