[BroadHopper]

I did a lot of research on this subject when building a home a few years ago.

The two methods I had to decide on:

Red cedar shingles from the west coast dipped in DukBak stain/preservative. The shingles were stainless steel nailed to a grid that will allow air to flow between the shingles and Tyvex.

Fiber Cement shingles, custom made with my choice of shingle cut style and stain.

Both promise ultra low maintenance and many years of protection.

I decided on the natural look. It's been 5 years and the shingles looks great and the rain beads off.

I have a farmhouse that was shingled in fiber cement. Its been almost 20 years with no sign of weathering.