Often, the present looks to the past for ideas and inspiration. Nowhere is that more in evidence than in the construction and architectural world. A prime example of this borrowing from the past can be found in lap siding.
The beautiful simplicity of lap or clapboard siding is a big part of what makes it so popular, especially today. The overlapping horizontal planks of wood were originally used more as a practical exterior rather than with an eye specifically towards aesthetics. But, as it turns out, the clean appearance became a signature look in Colonial America and has been emulated and copied ever since.
And it's not just the eastern part of the United States that feels the indelible mark and contribution of lap siding. Though each region has its signature look, from Mid-Western brick to Southwestern adobe and stucco, lap siding can be found with regularity all through the United States.
It's popularity has spread across all lines of manufacturing materials as well. In the past, whatever kind of wood that was milled in a particular area or region was what determined, in large part what material was used for this kind of siding. Now, when it comes to actual wood, cedar is the material of choice. Because it is a replenish-able natural resource and is highly weather, fungus and pest resistant, cedar makes perfect sense if you want recreate the look and feel of the past with a great deal of exactness.
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