Eichler Wood Siding

This is a very unique and great looking siding and was used on other homes in addition to eichlers.

Eichler wood siding.

We have the capability of matching retro patterns of grooved plywood and solid vertical stock siding that is no longer available. Grooves are 3 16 wide. An original eichler shown below features a dark stained siding. Yes we ship nationwide.

We had one half of the front done and the difference between the new and old siding is obvious to me but fortunately my wife who insisted on eichler i didn t don t notice or don t care. Eichler siding 415 883 5300 eichler siding has provided the san francisco bay area homes with eichler style siding for over 25 years. Well the contractor who did my siding don t want to do the exposed side where the garage is and where all utility services come into the garage. Today redwood plywood is almost impossible to acquire and if found is costly.

We reproduce the unique mid century modern grooved or ribbed plywood which was popular in the 1940 s 1950 s. Eichler streng bros custom siding for 30 plus years we have produced eichler style siding for san francisco bay area homes and beyond. Unique circular sawn swirl texture cut into the surface of the wood. Wideline eichler siding requires the grooves to be milled 2 on center to match the appearance.

Prior to making weldtex jeff began recreating eichler siding a grooved plywood used heavily by joseph eichler in his mid century homes. This makes the plywood appear to be 8 planks nailed side by side. Original eichler siding was milled from plywood that was semi smooth exposing the natural wood grain. We are located in the sf bay area but we also ship nation wide.

The brand name was weldtex but it was also known as combed or striated ceiling tiles and wall panels. We deliver locally and we ship nationwide via common carrier. Without getting too technical suffice it to say that today the choices of plywood textures and grades are limited. You can see there are lots of doors and windows trimmed out yet you can t see any attention drawn to it.

Used on eichlers and streng homes as well as homes other then eichlers or strengs. Home of mid century modern wood panels and ceiling tiles. Keep your mid century modern eichler in its classic style by using our patterns to match your existing wood siding. You must check current building codes in your area to insure that the 2 on center grooves will pass building codes in your area.