Siding on victorian homes can include a combination of lap siding and decorative shingles.
Victorian architecture siding.
Large victorian two storey green house exterior in chicago with mixed siding a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Profiles also used include beaded with a choice of 6 to 7 reveals dutchlap with a choice of 3 to 5 reveals board batten with a choice of vertical reveals from 6 to 8.
Not only that but fiber cement siding comes in numerous shapes sizes styles and colors.
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Front facing gables and accent walls.
Suitable vinyl siding styles for victorian homes include 3 8 reveals board and batten beaded and dutchlap panels.
So unlike vinyl or aluminum siding that doesn t pass muster with the historical societies in most towns fiber cement looks good enough to fool the eye into thinking that the material covering the victorian home is the original wood.
Many victorian homes feature front facing gables or other accent walls with decorative shakes and shingles.
Vinyl siding clapboard can be used for the main exterior cladding.
Examples of popular colors during the era include soft gray olive navy blue beige mauve rose gray blue muted.
Choose a victorian inspired siding color that suits your style and personality.