Replacing old, scorched shingles with new cedar shingles will give your home a facelift that is sure to please. Cape Dreams recommends using pre-stained shingles. These shingles are stained at the factory  and come in a variety of colors. These shingles will last significantly longer that non-stained shingles. Visit www.maibec.com for more information on their complete line of pre-stained shingles. If your house has clapboard siding, a good alternative to traditional cedar clapboards is a product made by James Hardie. The clapboard is made of a fiber cement material and looks like natural cedar clapboards. The advantage is a low maintenance product that resists rotting and cracking and comes with an available 15-year paint warranty. James Hardie siding is non-combustible and comes with a limited, transferable warranty for up to 50 years. In either case, replacing your house’s siding will add value and can significantly decrease or virtually eliminate previously required maintenance.