Which Siding Styles Give a New England Home the Highest-End Exterior Look?

Written By: Stephanie Vanderbilt, Owner

Reviewed By: Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Last updated: September 2, 2026

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The siding styles that read most high-end mix profiles, like board and batten paired with cedar shake. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, offering custom EP Vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement profiles that deliver a designed, not builder-standard, exterior.

What Homeowners Need to Know:

Mixing wins: The siding styles that look most custom combine two profiles for depth. Book a free estimate to plan yours.
Vertical accent: Board and batten adds height and reads as designed, and it never needs painting.
Shingle texture: Vinyl shake shingle siding on gables gives cedar character without the upkeep. See the cedar shake look in action.
Seamless runs: EP Vinyl’s Premium Pointe uses 16 foot boards, which cuts visible seams on long walls.
Premium fiber cement: James Hardie offers HardiePlank lap, HardiePanel vertical, and HardieShingle profiles. It is also fire-resistant.
Wind tested: Those same Premium Pointe panels withstand hurricane-force winds up to 200 mph.

Style	Look	Vinyl Option (budget)	James Hardie Option (premium)
Board and batten	Vertical, farmhouse height	EP Board & Batten	HardiePanel with trim battens
Cedar shake	Coastal, textured	EP Portsmouth Shake	HardieShingle
Lap or clapboard	Classic, seamless	EP Premium Pointe	HardiePlank lap

Making the Best Choice for Your Home

Top Recommendation: Mixed profiles, like board and batten with cedar shake, for the most custom high-end look. Book a free estimate to plan the mix. See your home for free in 3D with new siding replacement!
Best for budget: EP Vinyl profiles like Premium Pointe and Portsmouth Shake for style without the premium cost.
Smart for premium: James Hardie HardiePlank or HardieShingle for a durable, high-end fiber cement finish.

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Last Updated: September 2026

Sources:

EP Vinyl Board & Batten conveys the genuine curb appeal of real wood and never needs painting, with an industry-leading Double Lifetime Warranty. Westlake Royal Building Products Board & Batten Siding, manufacturer product documentation. (Accessed July 2026)
Premium Pointe siding is available in 16 foot lengths for a seamless look and withstands hurricane-force winds up to 200 mph. Royal Building Products Premium Pointe Vinyl Siding, manufacturer product specifications. (Accessed July 2026)
James Hardie offers HardiePlank lap siding, HardiePanel vertical siding, and HardieShingle siding. James Hardie Product Catalog, manufacturer product line documentation. (Accessed July 2026)
James Hardie fiber cement siding is fire resistant. James Hardie Frequently Asked Questions, manufacturer product information. (Accessed July 2026)

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Which Siding Styles Give a New England Home the Highest-End Exterior Look?