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Green siding Questions

We are replacing siding on our 1958 home in Norwood, MA. Of CertainTeed, what is best: vinyl, plastic/vinyl cedar shake, or cedarboard?

— Karol Bartlett Norwood, MA

Jason Kliwinski

Answered by Jason Kliwinski

The Green Living and Building Center

March 8, 2011

What is the possibility of bricking over vinyl on the front of our house? Costs? Is this feasible?

— Kelly Cronin Doe Run, MO

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on November 4, 2011

We want to remove the asbestos siding on our home and replace it with energy-efficient concrete siding. Is this possible?

— Elaine Kalson Morrisville, PA

Answered by Martin Grohman on June 17, 2011

We are replacing siding on our 1958 home in Norwood, MA. Of CertainTeed, what is best: vinyl, plastic/vinyl cedar shake, or cedarboard?

— Karol Bartlett Norwood, MA

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on March 8, 2011

Is polypropylene (PP) siding a greener substitute for PVC siding?

— Kathy H Morris Plains, NJ

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on February 27, 2011

What are the best siding and installation techniques to prevent mold in a high desert climate (cold and snowy, but low humidity)?

— Cindi Hailey, ID

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 4, 2011

What is the best finish for a 60-yr-old house with previously painted redwood siding?

— Georgia Goldfarb Malibu, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 11, 2011

I need new siding. What is the best choice considering cost, energy and sustainability?

— sandra stranz Chicago, IL

Answered by Raymond Pruban on December 30, 2010

Is there a redwood siding sealer that won't darken the wood? It has been stripped and is under the porch roof with no rain or sun exposure.

— katia Concord, CA

Answered by Polly Osborne, FAIA, LEED AP on December 3, 2010

We are re-siding our home. Our builder wants us to go with vinyl, but we are looking at cedar shingles. Any advice?

— anita sussman Longmeadow, MA

Answered by Susan Davis on July 20, 2010

What's the word on fiber cement clapboard? Is it a reasonably green siding option?

— Chuck Ridgefield, CT

Answered by Michelle Doerr on July 5, 2010

 
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