Siding

Exterior Portfolio by Crane Portsmouth 8 foot Long Length Cedar Shake siding

This model has been tested by our experts.

About

The Exterior Portfolio by Crane Portsmouth 8 foot Long Length Cedar Shake is part of the Siding test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Siding models like the Portsmouth 8 foot Long Length Cedar Shake are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Fading: Fading reflects resistance to color changes after accelerated weathering tests using intense heat, UV light, and water spray to mimic typical weathering cycles siding would encounter on an actual home.

Cold impacts: Cold impacts is resistance to damage from blows at 0 degree Fahrenheit.

Warm impacts: Warm impacts is resistance to damage at roughly 70 degree Fahrenheit. Impacts mimic blows from fallen objects and other mishaps.

Specs

Foam-backed Foam-backed Foam backing that may increase the insulating value of the siding (we did not test for this), but will also afford other aesthetic benefits, like crush resistance.
No
Longer lengths Longer lengths Available in lengths longer than the typical 12 to 13-foot vinyl siding panel, so it will have less vertical seams on long windowless walls.
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Deep profile Deep profile The front edge extends at least 3/4-inch from the face of the panel providing a wider shadow line and making the siding seem more like real wood.
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Double hem Double hem Nailing hem is folded over (doubles the thickness of the material) increasing attachment strength and reducing the chances of the siding being blown off the wall by very high winds.
No