The Eco Siding We Didn’t Expect to Choose

Thinking about starting a project? We'd love to hear about it. https://www.designinpractice.com/contact When we remodeled our home on the Oregon coast, we didn’t set out to find the most eco-friendly siding—we just wanted something natural, durable, low-maintenance, and able to blend into the huge Sitka spruce trees around us. But after comparing four different siding options—cedar, thermally modified wood, metal, and cement fiber board—we ended up choosing something we never expected: cork siding. In this video, I walk through the pros and cons of each eco siding option, what I learned while researching materials, how each one performs in wet climates, and why cork ended up being the right choice for our home. I also cover cost, insulation value, maintenance, durability, installation, and how each material contributes to the overall story and feel of a house. If you're planning a remodel, building a small home or cabin, or looking for sustainable siding that will actually last, this breakdown should help you make a more informed decision about what siding works best for your environment and your lifestyle. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Cork siding 3:15 Cedar siding 4:40 Thermally modified wood 5:45 Metal siding 6:45 Cement fiber board 8:00 Why we chose cork 11:20 Final thoughts #corkhouse, #ecosiding #sustainablematerials #corksiding #homesiding #exteriordesign #ecobuilding #naturalmaterials #homeremodel #lowmaintenancesiding #cedarsiding #metalsiding #thermallymodifiedwood #cementfiberboard #greenbuilding #designinpractice #smallhomebuild #cabinbuild #moderncabin