What is Vertical Cedar Siding?

Vertical cedar siding involves installing wood planks vertically on the exterior of a home to create an illusion of height and space. This is a lot different than typical horizontal siding, which you’re probably used to seeing. Vertical siding is a design-forward approach that draws on the natural beauty and resilience of cedar to give your home a modern, elegant façade that truly stands out.

Horizontal Siding vs. Vertical Siding

Traditionally, homes feature horizontal siding, characterized by long, wide planks laid horizontally. Some planks are installed in an overlapping pattern and some are installed edge to edge. Depending on its installation and style, it can take on both classic and modern looks, making it a popular choice used in many homes. 

On the other hand, vertical siding is a fresh take that creates modern visual appeal. Its contemporary appearance offers a clean design that instantly elevates a home. Vertical siding also offers a more unique look, as it is not seen as regularly as horizontal siding.

The Benefits of Using Cedar for Your Home’s Vertical Siding

Western Red Cedar isn’t just any wood — it is a high-quality, high-performing wood that can be used on many home projects. Using cedar for your vertical siding comes with a ton of advantages, including:

Natural Beauty

With its rich grain and warm hues, cedar adds an unmistakable natural elegance to your home. You get the uniqueness of vertical siding with the beauty of Western Red Cedar.

Durability

Cedar is resistant to decay and rot, so it stands strong against environmental elements that would normally cause long-term damage to your home’s siding.

Insulation

Cedar acts as a natural insulator that helps to maintain your home’s internal temperature and potentially lower energy costs.

Versatility

Available in various grades and styles, Western Red Cedar can fit almost any design aesthetic. With the advent of solid-colored stains, you can ensure that Western Red Cedar fits perfectly into your home’s exterior design.

Sustainability

Cedar is a renewable resource, and its extraction has a lower environmental impact than other materials, which aligns perfectly with sustainable building principles.

5 Inspiring Vertical Cedar Siding Design Ideas

While the benefits of vertical cedar siding are certainly impressive, viewing it on a home can further emphasize its allure. Like most things, it’s much easier to believe something after seeing it. Here are five vertical Western Red Cedar design ideas to inspire your next project:

1. Straight Lines Impose Grandeur

This warm two-story home perfectly exemplifies the charm and elegance of vertical cedar siding. The straight lines and edges of the house create a commanding presence, and the symmetrical windows amplify the home’s overall grandeur. This home is a breathtaking display of what’s possible with Western Red Cedar.

2. Match Massive Windows with Vertical Siding for a Huge Impression

This modern home brilliantly marries striking picture windows with the simplicity of vertical cedar siding. The house predominantly features massive windows that cover two sides of the exterior, but that design can easily skew too modern. With the addition of warm-hued cedar panels throughout the exterior, the design becomes inviting instead of cold.

3. Utilize Vertical Cedar Siding For Seamless Linear Patterns

This well-lit home wouldn’t be half as inviting or beautiful without the vertical cedar siding that flows seamlessly from the first floor to the roof. This serene and rustic vibe perfectly complements the fencing and creates a welcoming outdoor space with accents of modernism. 

Although the overall consistent linear patterns in the siding make the space feel structured and orderly, this design is also unique and inventive, which is exactly what you want in a home with modern vertical cedar siding.

It’s important to recognize that a design like this also incorporates the shorter cedar boards in another design element: they’re utilized on the fence to minimize project waste and to allow the installers to maximize the length structure of the product.

4. Modern Design Focusing on Squares is Complemented by Vertical Siding

This home is the epitome of contemporary style, where geometry and clean lines meet chic design elements and cozy tranquility. We love the use of Western Red Cedar throughout the home’s design, from the vertical siding to the decking, which shows the true versatility of this incredible material.

5. Uplift Accent Walls via Vertical Cedar Siding Boards

This home proves that Western Red Cedar is the ideal material for a contemporary home design. The vertical siding is not only fresh and modern, but it also provides a textured contrast to the glass doors and dynamic stone features next to it. Vertical cedar siding is an excellent choice if you want to use multiple materials to create a dynamic space.

Elevate Your Home with Vertical Cedar Siding Today!

It’s time to bring your design dreams to life with modern vertical cedar siding from Russin. Whether you’re trying to create a contemporary masterpiece or a warm woodland retreat, the versatility of Western Red Cedar offers endless possibilities.

Want to take the next step? Try our Russin Siding Planner or contact us today to learn more about how we can help elevate your home’s exterior with vertical cedar siding!