The siding you choose will be the foundation of your home’s style. However, with the wide variety of options to choose from, homeowners can get overwhelmed.
To make your decision, you'll need to choose what material you'd prefer for your home. Then you need to pick a specific style and color. Many homeowners focus so much on material and color that they forget they can also play with siding placement.
Horizontal placement, regardless of material, is the most common placement of siding. It has a classic look and is easy to install, making it a favorite for quick siding renovations. However, if you want something a little different, vertical siding is an excellent option.
Vertical siding isn't uncommon, but it's just different enough that your home will stand out. Additionally, vertical siding is as easy to install as horizontal siding. Selecting a material like steel ensures installation will be straightforward, leaving you with a more durable, maintenance-free home.
There are a few different ways of approaching vertical steel siding. While there are no rules for what will look best for your home, here are four examples of beautiful vertical steel clad homes to inspire you.
If you're not ready for vertical siding exclusively, you can add interest to the exterior of your house with touches of vertical siding to compliment your horizontal siding instead.
This featured home is beautifully designed with exterior walls clad in a natural brown color palette. Under the gable roof is vertical steel while the remainder of the home has horizontal steel siding.
Rich, brown steel soffit has been installed under the roof eaves to complete the look. If you're in the process of residing with steel, including aluminum soffit and fascia is a smart move for home protection as well as added design elements.
Light siding is a great choice when you have a multi-colored stone base. In this home, the beautiful beige siding matches the mortar in the stone, creating a coherent look.
Plus, steel siding will perform just as well in cold climates as it will in hot ones. Steel is a great material choice for those who want an energy-efficient home.
If you are living in a state where heat is the primary struggle, you should consider vertical steel siding in a neutral, light shade. Lighter colors will reflect more sunlight, helping to maintain a cooler interior temperature. Some products, like Rollex’s Aurora steel siding, even contain solar reflective pigments to reflect UV light to help keep temperatures down.
This picture-perfect home combines vertical and horizontal steel siding along with a classic brick facade- showcasing the versatility of steel siding. Despite having three different styles of siding, this home still looks cohesive due to the color palette.
Vertical siding is an excellent choice for adding the illusion of height, exemplified here by the vertical siding on the garage's gable wall.
Homes with unusual designs are excellent candidates for unique siding colors. This charming home features multiple floors and numerous gables. The vertical ribs in the siding draw your eye upwards, adding the illusion of height to your home.
To complement the style of the home, this homeowner opted for a lovely light, blue-gray shade. This uncommon color adds more interest to the home, and the color-matched roof completes the look.
Vertical steel siding is a stunning option for any home, either as an all-over cladding or by combining it with another material. Residential steel siding is anything but industrial, with over 25 colors to choose from. Choosing the right color, placement and style will complete the look of your vertical siding, so take care in your final decision.
Typically, houses with a traditional architectural design like Craftsman, Tudor or Colonial, do best with neutral shades with accenting trim. Victorian, Mediterranean and unusual custom homes can often go for bright and bold color schemes.
Steel siding from Rollex also comes in different styles, from the modern look of Aurora Steel to the realistic wood grain of Seneca Steel to the modern look of the new Navigator line. Visit Rollex’s inspiration page for even more vertical steel siding design ideas.