--- title: 5 Reasons to Choose Replica Shake Siding description: Vinyl shakes are a beautiful, realistic-looking, and cost-effective way to add stunning architectural appeal to your home image: https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-206756227-jpg/images/highland-house1-resized-600.jpg --- [Français](http://www.mittenbp.com/?lang_id=2) ![Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2.jpg?width=960&name=Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2.jpg "Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2") # Exterior Building Products Blog # 5 Reasons to Choose Replica Shake Siding Posted on Thu, Jun 27, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![vinyl shakes_highland](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-206756227-jpg/images/highland-house1-resized-600.jpg?width=270&height=177&name=highland-house1-resized-600.jpg)Are you looking for a way to add luxury and curb appeal to your home?  Some home renovators consider adding cedar shakes for a more traditional and textured look.  Cedar shakes are beautiful, but the cost is prohibitive for most home remodelers.  Vinyl or polypropylene shakes are beautiful, realistic-looking and a cost-effective alternative to cedar shakes. Today’s replica shakes look so much like cedar you would have to sniff it to know it wasn’t cedar! And you can add stunning architectural appeal for a fraction of the cost of cedar shakes.  Aside from the lower cost, here are 5 great reasons to consider using replica vinyl or polypropylene shake panels. ## 1. Luxurious Look without the Upkeep Traditional cedar shake siding provides a very rugged look to a home but wood products require a lot of maintenance to ensure they retain their beauty and continue to protect your home from the exterior elements. Replica shakes are made from strong and durable polymers that never need to be sealed, painted or treated in any way. Once the shakes are installed, there is no need to worry about rot, decay or erosion from vermin that can occur in real wood shakes. ## 2. Authentic Cedar Look   Vinyl and polypropylene shakes are engineered to replicate the appearance of traditional wood. These thick panels have the same varied texture and deep wood grains just like traditional cedar shake and they also provide a durable, high performance, impact resistant cladding option that will last a lifetime. ## ![vinyl shakes_grey](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-206783855-jpg/images/grshakes-main-resized-600.jpg?width=288&height=190&name=grshakes-main-resized-600.jpg) ## 3. Available in a Variety of Colors As in all types of vinyl siding, there are a number of color choices when it comes to replica shakes. You can choose the traditional look of cedar or you can select other colors for a dramatic and bold exterior design. Plus the shake’s color is present throughout the U.V. resistant panel so the color will never fade.   ## 4. Easy to install Unlike its real wood counterpart, the replcia shake weighs considerably less. This means they are easier to transport and not as labor intensive to install since replica shakes are applied as long pannels not individual wood pieces.  Additionally, the installation of replica shakes does not require any specialized craftsman work. An experienced vinyl siding applicator or contractor will be able to execute a beautiful and professional looking install job. Click here for a list of [VSI Certified Installers](http://www.vinylsiding.org/CERTIFIEDINSTALLER/find/index.asp)** **in your area.** ** ## 5. Perfect as an Accent If you think that the look of replica shakes on your entire home might be too much of a good thing, consider including them as an accent on a portion of the exterior. Adding replica shakes to smaller areas such as gables, dormers or window bays can provide luxurious architectural detail to your home. 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