North Metro
763-412-4290

South Metro
651-294-3620

Over 22 Years Experience

License #20626947
Bonded & Insured

Alside Vinyl Siding Archtectural Classic Shake and Scallop

Shake and Scallop siding adds traditional elegance.

Traditional elegance

Innovation forged from tradition.
It is about respect. A respect for the natural beauty of cedar. The way its grain and the marks of a mill saw interact with sunlight. How those random patterns give a home its own unique character. How techniques and knowledge hundreds of years old can still bring forth innovations, like an exterior siding never seen before.

Natural beauty that endures.
Let us be the first to agree with you, wood siding is beautiful on a home. But it's a beauty that quickly succumbs to the elements. Cracking, fading, buckling, rotting. It is a look that is expensive and time consuming to maintain. Nonetheless, being true to a home's aesthetic integrity isn't just a matter of taste, it's critical to the value of your most important investment.
Alside has created a family of exterior siding that eliminates the need to compromise aesthetics for practicality. Architectural Shingles, Shakes, Staggered Shakes, and Scallops will endow your home with all the timeless beauty of wood rendered in a man-made material that is maintenance-free and easy to install.

Craftsmanship and technology.
We love the look of wood. It is the inspiration for our completely proprietary process. The secret of how we so faithfully reproduce the natural beauty of wood lies in our system. Like in a traditional foundry, metal artisans work in the old-world tradition to design and pour all our own molds - nearly 100 of them, each different from the next. Just as it is with cedar, no two Alside homes look the same. No other manufacturer is as committed to rendering the natural, random beauty of cedar as Alside.

Traditional, right down to the way it's installed.
The contractor and installer will feel an immediate connection with Alside Architectural Classics, because it is installed in a traditional fashion. Architectural Classics features a traditional, full-length nail hem. In addition, because of the 5' single panel design, it is easier to handle on the wall, saving labor and material on each project.

Invest now, Save later.
Perhaps with all this talk of authenticity and craftsmanship, you're bracing yourself for a big price-relax. You can enjoy the true look of cedar, with none of the headaches for a fraction of the cost. And that is just the beginning of the savings. With Architectural Shingles, Shakes, Staggered Shakes and Scallops you can count on years of not having the expense of scraping, sanding, staining and painting. Each panel is carefully manufactured with a unique Acrylic finish that improves fade resistance and weatherability. In addition, the Architectural Shakes line now offers an exciting variety of rich and unique colors that are made possible through the Acrylic finish process If how you spend your time and money are important to you, then Alside Architectural Classics can offer you the natural beauty of cedar and much, much more.

And that's just the beginning of the savings. With Architectural Shingles, Shakes, Staggered Shakes and Scallops you can count on years of not having the expense of scraping, sanding, staining and painting. Each panel is carefully manufactured with a unique Acrylic finish that improves fade resistance and weather ability. In addition, the Architectural Shakes line now offers an exciting variety of rich and unique colors that are made possible through the Acrylic finish process. If how you spend your time and money are important to you, then Alside's Architectural Classics can offer you the natural beauty of cedar and much, much more.

Handcrafted authenticity.
Shakes have always been esteemed by those who believe a home should be one with its natural setting. Bungalow and other traditional styles come to mind. 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 only other way to capture this beauty.

A Faithful Reproduction of Cedar's Natural Grain.

It could very well be that you've driven by a house with Architectural Classics and assumed it was natural wood. It's that realistic. Approach the house, and you'll see a defined texture of natural grain. As the sun moves across the sky the appearance of the house actually changes over the course of the day.

And there are other natural traits we have captured. Our Shingles bear the random marks of a mill saw. Our Shakes, the rich grain of hand-split cedar. And on all our claddings, the texture is carried through on the bottom edge of each shingle - an honest rough-sawn look. This level of authenticity is only possible with our 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 the most realistic siding anywhere.

The past meets the present.
A Saltbox Colonial at the end of a dusty road. A country cottage surrounded by stone walls and pasture. Architectural Staggered Shakes echo the rustic charm of another time. Their uneven pattern and the rough-sawn look of their edges make them appear handcrafted. And they are. But not by a carpenter in a musty barn, but by our artisan mold makers. That is why this authentic look can only be found from Alside.

Architectural Shakes can be used as either an accent or as conventional siding. Use with standard Alside corner posts or choose special shake corners for a truly finished appearance.

Our modern lake on this classic never has to he painted or stained to maintain resilience to the weather. Plus, unlike organic wood, Architectural Shingles will never warp or split.

Classic style without the upkeep.
Originally referred to as the "seaside style", cedar shingled homes first lined the cobblestone streets of Boston in the 1800's. Cape Cods, Colonials and Garrisons quickly grew in popularity across America. Like the original, only Architectural Shingles have a naturally textured surface and edge. You can even see the random marks of a mill saw.

The Beauty of Custom Craftsmanship.

Scallops that mix and match for distinction and style.
Even if you don't own a Victorian or a Queen Anne, Architectural Scallops afford you the opportunity to bring style and originality to your home. Challenge your imagination with the possibilities. They come in a broad palette of colors, many of which simply are not available anywhere else. Bring the character of the past to the present day. Assert your individuality and love of fine craftsmanship with Architectural Scallops.

For drama or distinction, nothing matches tbe versatility or creative possibilities of Architectural Scallops.