Exterior Cladding Suggestions

[James Fisher]

Does anyone have any suggestions for low maintenance exterior cladding - particularly for dormers?

I have two properties, both of which have several dormers.  Both are on very tall, very steep roofs, and completely rotted out.  The framing underneath seems to be in good condition.  I would like to set it and forget it...for as long as possible.  I don't want to deal with any type of sealing or painting.

A local contractor suggested Everlast siding by Norandex.  It seems to be a quality product and unlike Hardie Board, I won't have to paint it 15 years from now.  Unfortunately, Everlast does not have shake or fishscale patterns.

For one property, I would like to put a shake type siding on the dormers.  The 2nd property would look nice with a fishscale pattern.

Thanks!