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This brick and wood-like modern home stands out in a residential community that has mainly homes with white or light-colored siding.
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Trend Report: Nichiha’s Wood Series

For longer than any of us can remember, wood cladding has been ubiquitous with quality and warmth. As the industry continues to innovate and push boundaries, more solutions are being brought forth to address the inherent issues wood cladding brings: pests, rot, mildew and fire susceptibility to name a few. 

Nichiha’s Wood Series offers the remarkable performance of fiber cement with the traditional look of wood. The Wood Series includes VintageWood, RoughSawn and RiftSawn — three lines of fiber cement siding solutions all with varying colors and textures. If you’re looking for wood alternatives siding for your project, we probably have a solution for you!

Paired With Stone-Like Siding

A home in Washington utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood cedar series and ArchitecturalBlock stone-like fiber cement siding.

Contrasting textures bring life and depth to a project. Pairing wood-like siding with stone-like siding adds depth and variety to an exterior. What’s fantastic about Nichiha’s Wood Series is that designers are able to obtain the look of wood and other cladding styles from one, singular source.

An Aldi’s in Austin, MN utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood fiber cement siding and brick.

Because all product finishes and textures are installed with the same system, your project will require only one type of installer. This means your team is more likely to finish on time and within budget. Whether you are working on a residential or commercial project, utilizing one supplier and installer for all your contrasting texture needs reduces project stress and gives you peace of mind. 

Accent Walls

A home with Nichiha’s VintageWood as an accent wall on a house with stone-like fiber cement siding.

Whether you want an interior or exterior accent wall, wood-like panels are a versatile solution. Accent walls used to be done with just paint — but now, texture plays a vital role in creating a unique, stand-out space.

This modern home has a large pool. There is an outdoor seating area, and the home has wood siding accents.

The look of wood is a fabulous feature when highlighting an accent wall, soffit or ceiling. It can create a warm, cozy atmosphere and make a space feel more natural and comfortable. 

A Burger King restaurant has fiber cement siding. There is a “Home Of The Whopper” sign above the entrance.

With Nichiha’s clip installation system, getting the look of natural wood is straightforward with the accessible installation process. Nichiha’s Wood Series panels can also be flexibly installed vertically or horizontally, and some can be staggered depending on the desired look and aesthetic. Whether you’re looking to add an accent wall or accent ceiling, Nichiha makes it possible.

Modern Home Exteriors

Homeowners and modern home designers love the clean, yet warm, look of wood.  The warmth and depth of wood is often the perfect contrast against sleek materials like concrete or glass. Or, if you want to go all out with the look of wood, you have a plethora of options with Nichiha’s Wood Series. 

This brick and wood-like modern home stands out in a residential community that has mainly homes with white or light-colored siding.

Nichiha can help you achieve a contemporary or rustic look, without all the maintenance issues with real wood. You won’t have to worry about fading colors, rotting, termites, woodpeckers, moisture intrusion, mold or cracking. In fact, our fiber cement panels come with a built-in rainscreen, so they won’t rot or warp from incessant water damage.

Because of its composition — a unique mix of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers — fiber cement provides impeccable durability and strength that other heavy-maintenance siding options like wood simply can’t offer. 

Get Up Close And Personal

Want to see a color up close or feel the texture in person? Order as many complimentary finishes as you need to find the perfect option for your project.

Kingsfield Residence

Take a look at this home in Atlanta, Georgia from homeowners Kelly and Jeff Kingsfield. With the hot climate and heavy humidity in the South, the couple needed a material that would stand up to the extra moisture, UV rays, and Georgian pests. While they loved the nature surrounding their property, they were skeptical of woodpeckers, rodents, and other critters.

A home in Atlanta Georgia that’s white and dark brown with large windows utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood.

“We researched to find wood options for the exterior of the house that would give us the warmth we were looking for, but over time would not warp, shrink, expand and would not require a tremendous amount of maintenance and that would not fade,” explained Kelly. “We really could not find a single option of wood that we felt would achieve those objectives.” 

A home in Atlanta Georgia that’s white and dark brown with large windows utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood. This image looks up at the home’s siding.

Kelly came across Nichiha fiber cement as a wood siding alternative through her job with a local homebuilder. “I’m so glad that we came across it because I think it was just the perfect product, with the look, warmth and the low maintenance. Since it’s a long-term product, it is not going to look bad as it weathers,” she said.

Using Nichiha’s VintageWood from our Wood Series, Kelly and Jeff were able to foster the look of a contemporary home, add resale value and curb appeal and were able to achieve a modern exterior that matched their modern interior. 

National Brand Commercial Exteriors

A photo of Taco Bell at dusk utilizing Nichiha’s RoughSawn fiber cement siding.

Countless national brands in the retail, restaurant, convenience and hospitality space are incorporating the look of wood into their storefronts. Whether it’s covering the entire building as an envelope or highlighting wood as an accent on their exteriors, they use high-quality, consistent panels from Nichiha’s Wood Series.

Big brands with detailed processes in place appreciate Nichiha’s low-maintenance offering that doesn’t require frequent repairs or upkeep, and the ease of installation also helps companies get up and running more quickly. 

A photo of a Hilton Garden Inn utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood fiber cement siding.

We help you take control of your exterior’s design and even mix and match colors, finishes and textures to meet your brand’s requirements. With a hyperfocus on relationship building, access to dedicated reps across the country, and with your budget in mind, Nichiha is there for you every step of the way. 

We offer in-house technical design support for architects and general contractors to make sure our products are specified correctly while staying within budget. Once the material is delivered, our technicians take over for job startup training on-site. Our goal is to ensure your team is properly equipped for a successful build.

Whatever sector or industry you’re in, we offer you state-of-the-art expertise, nationwide standardized pricing and trusted backend and logistical project support.

A photo of Sleep Number utilizing Nichiha’s VintageWood and Illumination fiber cement siding.

Get Started With Nichiha Today

Looking to learn more about Nichiha’s Wood Series and how it can help you streamline your next process, add curb appeal and offer numerous benefits from durability to longevity? Reach out to your local rep today and request a free sample. 

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