Living along the Chesapeake Bay comes with unique challenges—and unique opportunities. In our last blog, we explored how Chesapeake Bay weather can affect your roof and roofing installation. But the roof isn’t the only part of your home that battles the elements. Your siding plays just as important a role in protecting your home, yet most homeowners outside of the home improvement world don’t always know what they actually want—or even what options are out there. Below we’ll walk you through the siding styles that fit best along the Bay and the CertainTeed products that bring them to life.
Classic Coastal Style From a Vinyl Siding Contractor in Maryland
One of the most timeless looks along the Chesapeake is the New England or Hamptons-style home. Here, homeowners often mix siding types, using shake and shingle siding on dormers to accent horizontal siding along the rest of the house. This combination creates depth and texture, giving the home a classic coastal charm.
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Sawmill in Driftwood Blend Medium – perfect for dormers or accent areas, adding dimension and character.
CertainTeed Mainstream in Pacific Blue – a smooth, complementary base for your shakes.
This style evokes the elegant coastal homes of the Hamptons or the classic shoreline cottages of New England—timeless and welcoming.
Southern Coastal Charm: Full Shake and Shingle
For a warmer, Southern coastal vibe—think Outer Banks-style homes—you’ll often see full shake and shingle siding in rich browns and earthy tones. Unlike the mix-and-match look of New England homes, this approach covers the entire home in shingles, giving it a uniform appearance that feels natural and inviting. The result is a home that looks like it has gracefully aged with the water, carrying with it a sense of history and permanence.
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Perfection in Cedar Blend Solid – designed to replicate that natural, aged appearance while delivering the durability and low-maintenance benefits of modern siding.
This approach is perfect for homeowners who want their property to reflect a cozy, traditional aesthetic—a home that feels like it belongs by the water, with a warmth that makes it both welcoming and enduring. Whether you’re renovating a historic-style home or building new, full shake and shingle siding installations create a Southern charm that never goes out of style.
Modern Farmhouse Look: The White Board & Batten Trend in Inland Towns
You’ve probably noticed a new style of home popping up in inland towns like Crownsville, Crofton, and Severn—the modern farmhouse-inspired design. These homes always stand out with their black-trimmed windows, black metal roofs, and most importantly, their crisp white vertical siding.
That siding you’ve seen? It’s CertainTeed Board & Batten in Colonial White. This vertical siding gives the home its tall, clean lines and striking contrast against the dark accents. You can view it here: CertainTeed Board & Batten.
Once you know the look, you can’t miss it. That bold vertical siding is what defines the style—and it’s become one of the most recognizable trends siding companies install across the Chesapeake Bay region’s inland communities.
Ready to Choose Your Style?
The right siding does more than protect your home—it defines its character. Along the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, homeowners are turning to CertainTeed siding for timeless looks that fit their setting. If you’re looking for a siding contractor near me who understands both the style you want and the performance your home needs, Valor Home is ready to help.
