I am rebuilding my home from the ground up What is the most economic exterior material but not vinyl siding?

This rebuilding is the result of Hurricane Katrina destroying my entire home. I am trying to find the best price for exterior material excluding brick and vinyl siding. Also where can I get it wholesale if possible. (ship to New Orleans). Thanks.

Siding Exterior Material

 

What Exterior Materials Should I Use?

As far as exterior finishing goes, the siding material that you choose is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make.

Siding may be dictated to varying degrees by the developer of the area that you have chosen to build in, or by other factors such as durability and [...]