Novelty Siding History

You can still find beveled drop and other novelty siding at lumberyards but it s not always like the original.

Novelty siding history.

Widths 8 and over use 2 nails 3 4 apart. Popular by the 1880s and possibly in use as early as 1860 it is typically edge matched in a shiplap joint but was also produced in tongue and groove. 2000 the siding industry declared a new leader. Reversible pattern usually used for interior applications.

When repairing or replacing historic siding take a sample to the lumberyard or sawmill for comparison. Vinyl siding took over the top position at 39. Recommended 1 minimum overlap. Tongue and groove novelty types may be blind nailed at the tongue at left.

Historical novelty siding patterns these patterns are typically made from flat sawn lumber. E w p 18 available in smooth face. 1992 wood remained the most popular but fell to 33 percent. Brick dropped to 28 percent and block stone vinyl and aluminum siding to 17 percent.

Sometimes it s possible and usually cheaper to adapt a local product rather than have an exact match milled. So called novelty siding which can be cut into a wide variety of profiles with custom knives came onto the market during the 19th century and remains a popular version of traditional flush siding. Board available surfaced or saw textured. Vinyl siding made a strong first appearance at 23 percent overtaking brick for second place.

Novelty siding that swaps a bevel for the cove is often called channel rustic.