Siding Styles & Profiles for Minnesota Homes
Design Your Home’s Exterior — Not Just Replace It
When most homeowners think about siding, they think about replacing what’s there.
But the homes that stand out, especially in areas like White Bear Lake and Hugo, are designed intentionally.
The right siding style can completely change how your home looks, feels, and holds up over time.
At American Pro Exteriors, we help homeowners choose siding styles that fit their home, their environment, and how they want their home to feel when it’s done.
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If you’re planning a siding project, we can help you narrow down the right style, material, and design for your home.
Siding Styles & Options
Lap Siding (Clean, Timeless, Versatile)
Lap siding is the most widely used style, but small details make a big difference.
What most homeowners don’t realize:
The exposure size changes the entire look of the home.
- 4” exposure → more detailed, higher-end appearance
- 5”–6” exposure → balanced, most common
- 7”+ exposure → more modern, fewer lines
We’ve worked on homes throughout White Bear Lake where simply adjusting the exposure created a completely different feel without changing materials.
Best for:
- Full-home remodels
- Clean, updated curb appeal
- Blending traditional and modern styles
Straight Edge Shakes (Refined Texture)
Straight edge shakes give you texture without the randomness.
They’re often used on homes where the goal is:
- Clean detail
- Controlled design
- Subtle depth
Staggered Shakes (Natural, Wooded Feel)
This style works especially well in wooded areas like North Oaks and Forest Lake.
We often recommend staggered shakes when:
- Homes are surrounded by trees
- You want a more natural, blended look
- Breaking up large wall sections
Board and Batten (Bold, Architectural, Custom)
Board and batten adds strong vertical lines and depth, and is one of the most requested upgrades we see today.
In newer homes and remodels around Hugo and Lino Lakes, it’s often used to create contrast and architectural detail.
Works best when:
- Used as an accent (gables, sections)
- Paired with lap siding
- Combined with strong trim details