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Home Siding Wood vs Wood Look Materials: Pros, Cons and Price Points with Stephanie Dailey | Best of The Build Show

Siding Wood vs Wood Look Materials: Pros, Cons and Price Points with Stephanie Dailey | Best of The Build Show

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Stephanie dives deep into the world of wood and wood-look materials for exterior applications like siding and soffits. Broadcasting from Utah, where extreme climate variations challenge material performance, Stephanie provides a comprehensive comparison of natural wood options—including standard cedar and vertical grain western red cedar—highlighting aesthetics, maintenance, and pricing. She then walks us through a curated selection of synthetic alternatives such as NewTechWood, Boral, Modern Mill’s Acre, and Longboard—analyzing durability, fire and pest resistance, sustainability, and cost. Whether you're seeking the timeless beauty of wood or the practicality of low-maintenance synthetics, this episode delivers expert insight to help you choose the right material for your next build. Tune in to discover Stephanie’s top picks and hear how she’s incorporating innovative materials into upcoming projects.

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