(StatePoint) Replacing home siding is a renovation project with a huge impact, totally transforming the look of your exterior and elevating curb appeal.

Drawing on hundreds of years of home-building tradition, some of the most beautiful siding options today can give your home a touch of charm and nostalgia.

Here's what to know about incorporating these classic styles in a way that will keep your property protected from the elements: Board and Batten: The use of board and batten vertical siding originated hundreds of years ago as a practical solution for covering the spaces between the boards on the exterior of a home or barn.