Architectural Classics
Shake, Shingle and Scallop Siding

You’ll enjoy shakes that bear the rich grain of hand-split cedar, and on all claddings, the texture is carried through on the bottom edge of each shake – an honest rough-sawn look. This level of authenticity is only possible with a proprietary process.

What you won’t see are seams. Even when you know just where to look, they’re difficult to find. All this makes Alside’s Architectural Classics one of the most realistic sidings available.

Shakes have always been esteemed by those who believe a home should be one with its natural setting. Split along the grain, cedar shakes are deeply textured in a way that sets off an interplay of light and shadow. The sun moves across the sky, and the light changes the house as it does the landscape. Architectural Shakes are the ideal way to capture this beauty.

Corner Posts

Use Alside standard or Trimworks® corner posts or choose these special shake corners designed to match each profile for a refined finished look.

Architectural Staggered Shakes echo the rustic charm of another time. The uneven pattern and rough-sawn look of their edges were handcrafted by artisan mold makers to replicate the natural, genuine beauty of a custom cedar installation.

With intricate detail, the “staggered” bottom edges replicate the craftsmanship of early settlers in the Eastern and Northern U.S. seaboards who split cedar into planks to protect their homes from the weather. Today’s Architectural Staggered Shakes convey rugged, naturally weathered appeal in a virtually maintenance-free cladding.

Originally referred to as the “seaside style,” cedar shingled homes first lined the cobblestone streets of Boston in the 1800s. Like the original, only Architectural Perfection Shingles have a naturally textured surface and edge.

The Perfection Shingle delivers the perfect balance of the deep texture of Shakes and the clean lines of Shingles. This profile offers a traditional look with a hint of ruggedness. Offered in a 7″ exposure, the crisp vertical grains are highlighted, complementing random shingle widths.

Perhaps more than any other specialty siding, this panel creates an immediate transformative effect on the exterior of your home. The pristine rows of rounded curves impart a generous measure of character and charm, while the substantial shadow line adds a bold layer of visual dimension.

Architectural Scallops are ideally suited for gables, dormers and other accent areas. Choose from a broad palette of colors, many of which simply are not offered anywhere else – and challenge your imagination with the possibilities!

Architectural Classics’ Weathered Collection™ colors capture the essence of time, giving a home the authentic appearance of cedar that has naturally weathered over the years. Our proprietary process achieves this incredible look by presenting a lighter shade of a color in the grain and a darker one on the higher points. Premium colors are available in 7″ Shakes, 7″ Perfection Shingle and 10″ Staggered Shakes, as well as complementing corner posts.

There’s no need for siding and trim and almost match. Alside’s ColorConnect®

Color Matching System offers smart solutions for every design approach. ColorConnect standards have been painstakingly applied to select Alside products to ensure you are making tasteful color choices with enduring aesthetic value and the custom look you desire.

Whether it’s a rich color that draws your eye to an interesting architectural detail, or neutral hues applied to a historic home, the Alside ColorConnect Color Matching System helps you successfully match the color of your siding with other Alside exterior products and accessories.

*Premium color.

**Coastal colors available in the 7″ Shakes only. Not offered in all areas. See your Alside Sales Representative for details.

Note: Color will vary based on user’s screen settings. We recommend you make final color selections using actual vinyl samples. Not all profiles are available in all colors or all markets. Colors and products subject to change without notice. Contact your sales representative for color availability.