1
archaic
: the taking of sides : partisanship
2
: a short railroad track connected with the main track
3
: material (such as boards or metal or plastic pieces) forming the exposed surface of outside walls of frame buildings
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There was also bowing in the home’s siding from incorrect framing, cracks in the driveway and HVAC issues.
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The four main buildings are styled more like a Silicon Valley startup than a bank, with cypress siding, exposed wooden beams, and not a marble column or rolltop desk in sight.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Inspect and repair: Fix loose roofing, siding or fencing.
—Craig M. Goldenfarb, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Don’t stress about durability—this home has all the bells and whistles to ensure a comfortable stay, including a sturdy metal roof, vinyl siding, and quality insulation to regulate the temperature on sweltering summer days or chilly nights.
—Mia Ingui, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
The four main buildings are styled more like a Silicon Valley startup than a bank, with cypress siding, exposed wooden beams, and not a marble column or rolltop desk in sight.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Inspect and repair: Fix loose roofing, siding or fencing.
—Craig M. Goldenfarb, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Don’t stress about durability—this home has all the bells and whistles to ensure a comfortable stay, including a sturdy metal roof, vinyl siding, and quality insulation to regulate the temperature on sweltering summer days or chilly nights.
—Mia Ingui, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
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“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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