Design your exterior
Start from a quick-start look or pick a house that resembles yours, then change siding, trim, roof, doors, windows and accents. Pin looks to compare, save designs, download a stamped image, or send the whole design to Jacob for a free on-site estimate.
Screen colors are approximations — every color here is matched to a manufacturer chip, and we bring physical samples to your estimate. Square footage and pricing shown for the built-in houses are planning ranges only; the on-site measure is what we quote from.
How the Siding Studio works
Pick a house — or bring yours
Ten common American shapes are built in: ranch, colonial, Cape Cod, Craftsman, modern farmhouse, Tudor, Georgian, bungalow, split-level and raised ranch. You can also drop in a 3D model of your own house, or upload a photo. A few quick-start looks are one click away too.
Try materials, profiles and colors
Vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood and stucco in traditional lap, Dutch lap, beaded, board & batten, shiplap, cedar shake, staggered shake, scallop shake and vertical panel — with 80+ colors, plus trim, roof, door, window style, shutters, gable accents and stone wainscot.
Create a 3D exterior concept
Mark the four corners of your front wall and choose the closest house style. The studio matches that façade to a 3D concept so you can preview colors and curb appeal from different angles. A real GLB file provides true all-angle geometry; a single photo cannot accurately reconstruct sides that are not visible.
Save, compare and send it
Pin a look to compare it against another, save designs to come back to on a different visit, download a stamped image, or send the whole design straight to Jacob for your free on-site estimate.
Every material, side by side
All four are shown at true scale in the studio, in every color and profile they support.
| Material | Cost installed | Lifespan | Maintenance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $8–12 / sq ft | 20–40 yrs | Never needs paint; occasional wash | Best value; widest color and profile range |
| Fiber Cement | $11–16 / sq ft | 30–50 yrs | Repaint every 10–15 yrs | Fire resistance, dark colors, crisp shadow lines |
| Engineered Wood | $10–15 / sq ft | 30+ yrs | Repaint every 10–15 yrs | Real wood grain, lighter install than fiber cement |
| Stucco | $9–14 / sq ft | 25–50 yrs | Occasional recaulk / patch | Tudor, Mediterranean and Southwest styles; seamless look |
Ranges are planning estimates for Southwest Ohio; your free on-site visit gives the number for your home.
Which profile fits your home?
A rough guide — the studio lets you try any profile on any house, so use this as a starting point, not a rule.
Traditional Lap & Dutch Lap
The classic American look. At home on a ranch, colonial, split-level or raised ranch.
Shiplap & Board & Batten
Clean, flat-fronted profiles that read as modern farmhouse — pair with black windows and a metal roof.
Cedar & Scallop Shake
Straight shake suits Craftsman and bungalow gables; scallop (fish-scale) shake is the Victorian and Cape Cod gable-end classic.
Smooth Stucco
The right base for a Tudor's half-timber gables or a Georgian's formal brick — or a Southwest / Mediterranean look on any style.
Siding Studio FAQs
Is the Siding Studio actually free to use?
Yes. Design as many looks as you want, save them, and share them — there's no account, no sign-up, and no charge. It's a free tool from Fields Exteriors to help you plan before your estimate.
Do you send my photo anywhere?
No. Photo recoloring and the 3D lift both run entirely in your browser using canvas and WebGL — your photo is never uploaded to a server.
How accurate are the colors and the square-footage estimate?
Screen colors are close approximations; we bring physical manufacturer samples to your free estimate visit to confirm. Square footage and pricing for the built-in models are planning ranges — the on-site measure is what we quote from.
Can I use a 3D model of my actual house?
Yes — drop a .glb or .gltf file (exported from SketchUp, Blender, Revit, or most home-design apps) onto the preview. Parts named siding, roof, trim, window, glass, or door pick up the matching material automatically.
Where are my saved designs stored?
In your browser's local storage, on this device only. Clearing your browser data clears them too, so download an image or copy the share link for anything you want to keep long-term.
Can I compare different roofing materials in the studio?
Yes. Try architectural shingles, standing-seam metal, cedar shake, natural slate, or composite tile, then pair each roof with your siding, trim, door, and accent colors.
What kind of photo works best for My Photo mode?
Use a well-lit, straight-on front view of your home. A clear photo with the front wall, roofline, windows, and siding visible gives you the most useful color preview and 3D exterior concept.
How do I share my finished design with Fields Exteriors?
Use Request an estimate with this design in the studio. It prepares an email with your material, color, roof, and accent selections for your free estimate.
Like what you designed?
Send it to us with one click and we'll bring matching samples to your free, no-pressure on-site estimate in Cincinnati, Dayton and the surrounding communities.