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The project entails blowing out 2 bay windows and putting standard size ones in place. Problem is we need to figure what to do about siding. The last 7 years we have looked at siding and have never came across these. I've considered doing cider slats painted this color but it's still gonna be an eye sore.

And for those who will suggest it, no I'm not going to reside my entire house.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

lap siding designed to look like shingle siding

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think it's press board. Like old fashioned MDF, or high tech insulbrick. I seem to remember ripping it off houses before.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

That or fiber cement, I think.

[–] disguy_ovahea 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Careful if it’s fiber cement. Sometimes it contains asbestos. Not a big deal if you don’t break it.

[–] RestrictedAccount 2 points 4 months ago

I thought the same thing. The edges are too crisp for Masonite

[–] Venat0r 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Might be actual shingle siding that's been painted. Hard to tell from the photo. Maybe take one off and take it to a building supplier and ask them what they think it is.

[–] Death_Equity 1 points 4 months ago

It totally could be shake with thick paint from years of coats. I'd have to see it and probably take some of it off to know for sure.