Clapboard (Horizontal Lap)
The most traditional and widely installed profile. Long horizontal planks with a slight overlap create a timeless, clean look that suits virtually any home style. Available in 4", 5", and 8" exposure widths.
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Find Your Perfect Style Types of Vinyl Siding
From classic clapboard to rustic cedar shakes, vinyl siding comes in a wide range of profiles to match any architectural style. Learn which type is right for your NJ home.
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Profiles & Styles
Popular Vinyl Siding Profiles
Dutch Lap
A decorative take on horizontal siding featuring a concave curve at the top of each panel. This creates deeper shadow lines and a more distinctive, dimensional appearance popular on Colonial and Victorian homes.
Board & Batten (Vertical)
Alternating wide boards and narrow battens run vertically, delivering a farmhouse or rustic aesthetic. Frequently used as an accent on gable ends, dormers, or mixed with horizontal siding for visual interest.
Vinyl Shakes & Shingles
Molded from real cedar shakes, these panels replicate the rustic texture of hand-split wood without the maintenance. Ideal for Cape Cod, Craftsman, and coastal-style homes seeking authentic character.
Scallops & Half-Rounds
Featuring a rounded lower edge, scallop siding adds a distinctive Victorian or cottage charm. Typically used as an accent on gable peaks and upper stories rather than as a full-house treatment.
Beaded Seam
A subtle rounded bead at the bottom of each panel adds an elegant detail line. Popular in the Mid-Atlantic region, beaded siding evokes the refined look of historic Southern and Colonial architecture.
How to Choose the Right Type
Selecting the best vinyl siding profile depends on your home's architectural style, your neighborhood context, and your personal taste. Here are some guidelines:
- Traditional homes (Colonial, Cape Cod) look best with clapboard or Dutch lap in classic whites, grays, and blues
- Farmhouse and rustic styles pair naturally with board and batten or vinyl shakes in earth tones
- Victorian homes can mix scallops on gable ends with clapboard on the main body for period-accurate charm
- Modern homes benefit from wide-plank clapboard or vertical board and batten in bold, contemporary colors
Our design consultants can bring samples to your home and help you visualize different combinations before you commit. We frequently mix profiles on a single home — for example, clapboard on the lower floors with shakes on the gable ends — for a custom look at no extra design cost.
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