Siding makers are introducing products that improve performance, ease installation and boost energy efficiency while still adding to a home's curb appeal.

A new retail lumber store is opening in Elgin. The Union County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of Kennon Lumber Co., 810 Inkwood St., Elgin. The ceremony is at 9 a.m.

That's because wood siding can be installed in a variety of ways with custom patterns like classic board and batten design, along with styles basically only limited by the imagination of the designer.

Shou sugi ban siding has a unique look coveted by many homeowners, but the time and expense of installing it can be off-putting. Try these alternatives instead.

This beautiful tiny home boasts a three-bedroom layout and an impressive amount of amenities that will make downsized family ...

Modern farmhouses often incorporate a standing seam metal roof, board-and-batten or clapboard siding, and open floor plans ...

The fixed shutters cleverly break up the wall of board and batten siding and creates a coastal look. The pale salmon floorboards and the deep blue rocking chairs between a wooden table create a cozy ...

Longboard’s Board & Batten Siding combines the timeless appeal of traditional batten siding with the unmatched durability and low maintenance of extruded architectural aluminum. Crafted to ...