Half Round Vinyl Siding Types

Half Round Shingle/Scallop Vinyl Siding

• This type of material could be considered more of a specialty material than a material for every home. Its curved, scallop shape gives it a quaint, almost gingerbread quality appropriate for older homes and architectural accents. In addition, according to Vinyl Siding Source, this type of material is more expensive than other siding options. This may be in part because of a complicated special manufacturing process.

Color

• While there are multiple manufacturers of half round vinyl siding, the means of production seem consistent across the industry. According to Vinyl Siding Source, "color, which is typically baked into the vinyl, goes entirely through the panel and not painted on the surface (so scratches won't show)." The options for color are almost as varied as those for traditional house paint, with specific hues varying from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Texture

• Options for texture seem limited to one. Nearly all companies advertise shingles that have been stamped with cedar wood grain, giving them a more realistic wood look. While there might be conceivable applications for smooth-textured vinyl shingles, at the moment the industry appears to be responding to the largest need in the market. It seems that what people want from half round vinyl siding is the look of real wood shingle without the maintenance and decay that they can entail.