“Vinyl siding”
We went with Hardieplank siding and PVC trim...composite board for the wraparound front porch/steps and Ipe (pau laupe/Ironwood) for the deck. The only exterior softwood on the house now is the treated lumber framing under the front porch and the deck. And that’s what they’re boring into.
So much for 'treated' lumber!................Try OIL BASED STAIN.........................
HA! We have a Hardie Board manufacturing plant in our little town. Pretty nice stuff...and heaaaavvvyy