Wood siding is one of the oldest exterior siding options available and is nearly obsolete due to other products being superior and replicating the same look. The reason wood still remains a siding option is due to historical districts forcing homeowners to keep it on their structure in order to “preserve the architecture”. Most design boards in historical districts are unaware of the competitive products that are offered that replicate the wood look, but with much better durability and water resistance. Therefore, if you are in a historical district but want to consider other, more durable, siding options, present your case to the review board regarding the risks with wood, the maintenance costs associated with wood, and how there are supplier products with the identical look and feel of wood.