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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Are you a home builder? I'm definitely interested in your experience on this. You'd suggest I go for a faux wood PVC even at the higher cost?
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I am not a builder. I am a Residential Designer who designs custom homes for about 20 years now. I have worked for a builder in the past and I pushed for, and got, the removal of all natural wood on our exteriors by working with our warranty department. They were very happy to see the natural wood go away.
Natural wood will age differently depending on exposure, so an uneven look is guaranteed. Yes, I would recommend, and spec on all my work, a wood-like material. Aside from the uneven patina the natural wood develops over time, for a remote location such as your a wood-like material will add a fire-smart cladding to your home.
I usually recommend metal (aluminum or steel) as a wood-like material.
Manufacturers you could look explore:
MAC Architectural Siding, Lux, Rialux, AL13, Westform Steel & Forma Steel
There are some wood-plastic composites such as New Tech Wood, but it's not likely as fire-smart.
I hope this helps.