Classic cottage character with individual shakes or shingle panels in cedar, fiber cement or vinyl, laid in even courses.
Shake and shingle siding brings texture and traditional charm. Individual pieces overlap in courses like roof shingles, creating a hand-crafted surface with shadow and depth. It appears on craftsman bungalows, cottages, coastal-style homes and gable ends, where it is often used to add a focal point above lap siding or brick. Today it comes as real cedar, fiber cement, vinyl and even polymer panels.
Shingles reward patient installers. Courses must stay level, the exposure consistent and joints offset so no seams line up. We lay out the first course carefully, use a gauge for every course, keep corners tight and flash the transitions into other materials and trim. If you want real cedar, we discuss finish and maintenance honestly. If you prefer less upkeep, we show you fiber cement or panel versions that look remarkably natural and are much easier to live with.
A gauge and chalk lines keep every course level, which is what makes shingles look beautiful instead of busy.
Joints are staggered so seams never line up and the wall reads as one textured surface.
Woven or mitered corners are chosen to fit the style and cut cleanly.
Cedar for natural beauty or fiber cement and vinyl when you want the look without the care.
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BeforeAfterShadow and depth.
Pick your upkeep.
Gauged every row.
Traditional charm.
Where siding meets siding.
Stain or paint ready.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Siding material guideCedar and Wood SidingNatural beauty, easy repairs and a regular relationship with a paintbrush or stain.Learn more 
Home situationHistoric DistrictsHistoric overlays protect the look of old neighborhoods. Here is how to choose siding that fits the rules…Learn more 
Siding material guideSiding ProfilesProfile is the shape of the siding. Here is how lap, board and batten, shake and vertical profiles…Learn more Enter your walls and gables, take out windows and doors and see the squares of siding, the pieces and the house wrap to order.
You tell us about your house and what you want, new siding, a repair or a storm check, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk every wall, measure, probe suspicious spots, look at trim, soffit and gutters and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for material, profile and color, and give you a written scope with clear pricing, timing and what is behind the siding.
We protect landscaping, remove old siding, repair sheathing and install house wrap with flashed openings before anything new goes on.
We hang siding, corners, trim, soffit and details with the right fasteners, spacing and caulk, and keep the house sealed at the end of each day.
We clean up with magnets and rakes, walk the house with you and leave simple care instructions and a reminder for your next check.
Real cedar needs periodic cleaning and refinishing. Fiber cement and vinyl shakes need much less.
Gable ends, dormers, porches and whole cottages and craftsman homes show it off well.
Yes. Shake above lap siding is a classic combination.
Usually, because there are more pieces to lay and cut, but it makes a strong visual statement.
Properly fastened shingles of good material handle Tennessee weather well. We check the fastening and flashing carefully.
Real Wood and Cedar SidingNatural cedar, pine and other woods, installed with back priming, careful flashing and finishes that bring out the…Explore 
Fiber Cement SidingA tough, paintable siding that stands up to storms, sun and pests and gives your home the look…Explore 
Accent Walls and GablesAdd contrast and character with shake, board and batten or stone on gables, entries, dormers and bump-outs.Explore 
Historic Home SidingCareful repair and replacement that respects the character of older homes and the rules of historic districts.Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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