EICHLER SIDING

One of the ways we’re ensuring this new build pays homage to Mid Century Modern style is to incorporate materials from that era. Eichler Siding, will be providing Thinline exterior siding and interior Weldtex for the Project House. “Replacement siding for Eichler homes wasn’t available in the ’ 80s,” says Jeff Nichols, owner of Eichler Siding. So they started producing grooved exterior siding and retro wall paneling to fill that need. They make these three different patterns of siding:

1. THINLINE

Thinline is a plywood siding panel with very thin grooves. “They’re spaced relatively close together compared to current plywood siding sold in lumber yards,” says Jeff. “The surface is smooth in texture as opposed to a rough surface.”

2. WIDELINE

Wideline is similar to Thinline in every way, except the grooves are much wider and deeper. “Thinline and Wideline are the two most common exterior siding patterns Joseph Eichler used in his homes,” says Jeff.

3. PLANK- TEX

Plank- tex is an 8" circular- sawn rough texture that has a unique appearance. “Plank- tex, though used by Mr. Eichler, is not exclusive to his homes only,” says Jeff. “It was originally manufactured by US Plywood until the

’ 70s. Once we discovered no one else was producing it, we added it to our line of Eichler patterns.”

TIP: If you’re unsure which siding pattern is best for your home, look at samples of other projects to see the different styles in action. “We have a photo gallery you can consult to get a sense of how the various patterns look,” says Jeff. See eichlersiding. com for exterior siding examples and vintageplywood. com for interior panels.