Put up hardibacker siding with the "fake stucco" patteren.
I caulked it, looked OK, then sprayed some can texture used for drywall patches
right on the seams and it looked even better.
Still can see the seams from close up, from the street it is OK.
I really want to hide the seams completely if possible and DO NOT want to
put 1x2's strips/ keep it as flush and as hidden as possible.
The reason for removal of the siding was to insulate exterior walls and
give the house a new look, rather than the old wood siding with 1x2's hidding the
old seams it had.
Help Please