Vinyl Siding
- Price Range: $ (Most Affordable)
- Aesthetic: Basic (Varied Styles)
- Maintenance: Low (Easy Cleaning)
- Durability: Low (Can Crack/ Fade)
While not as durable as other options, modern vinyl comes is varied styles but is prone to fading and cracking in extreme temperature swings.
A budget-friendly choice that resists moisture, requires little upkeep, and is easily cleanable.
Fiber Cement Siding
- Price Range: $$$ (Highly Expensive)
- Aesthetic: Premium (Mimics Wood/ Stone)
- Maintenance: Moderate (Sealing/Repainting Occasionally Needed)
- Durability: Excellent (Fire/ Weather Resistant)
Fiber cement siding is built to endure hail, wind, and freezing temperatures. Hardie Mimics real wood but is extremely fire resistant, and won't rot or warp.
Very durable and low maintenance but has a low impact rating making it susceptible to hail damage and impact cracking.
Wood Engineered Siding
- Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
- Aesthetic: Premium (Wood-Like, Versatile)
- Maintenance: Moderate (Sealing/Repainting Occasionally Needed)
- Durability: Great (Rot/Insect, Weather Resistant)
LP Wood engineered siding combines the charm of wood with enhanced resistance to snow, hail damage, wind, and pests. It also won't rot like traditional wood but does require occasional repainting. LP DiamondKote line has a 50 Year No Fade warranty.
A mid-range option that balances cost and longevity for Montana homes seeking warmth without high maintenance.
Steel Panel Siding
- Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
- Aesthetic: Sleek (Modern, Industrial)
- Maintenance: Very Low (Dent Prone)
- Durability: Excellent (Fire, Weather Resistant, Rust Resistant Options)
Metal siding shrugs off 60+ mph winds and requires almost no maintenance. Popular for contemporary homes or farmsteads in Eastern Montana.
Can be noisy in hail or rain but wont crack or fade. Susceptible to dents depending on metal gauge.
Stone Veneer Siding
- Price Range: $$$$ (Most Expensive)
- Aesthetic: High-End (Natural Look, Gives Depth)
- Maintenance: Very Low
- Durability: Excellent (Fire, Weather Resistant)
Real or Faux stone veneer adds high-end curb appeal to your home, standing up to brutal winters. Expensive but boosts property value.
Perfect for historic remodels or luxury builds with a variety of stone shapes, color, size, and pattern.