New siding can enhance the curb appeal, performance, and value of your house. There have been many siding materials in the market, such as asbestos, coming and going, while others remain. Others have significantly been replaced with other quality siding materials.
This article will be taking you through some of the home siding materials, their characteristics, and maintenance.
Wood Siding
Wood siding is one of the most appealing options for home siding. There are various types of wood siding, such as wood planks, shingles, panels, and boards. Wood clapboard has been in the market for many years, and even with the emergence of newer and attractive materials, its beauty is still noticeable.
All the wood siding can give your home a beautiful look; it is relatively expensive and demands high maintenance. Wood also requires a finish such as a stain or paint. Wood siding can be damaged by the elements such as sun and rain and is prone to insect damage and rot. It can also split and warp.
Aluminum and Steel Siding
Aluminum is an alternative to the high-maintenance wood siding, since it is relatively lower on maintenance. The low cost of steel from overseas has also increased its popularity over the years. Steel and horizontal aluminum strips resemble wood lap siding. The strips have a mounting rim at the top for nailing and an edge that allows for tight interlocking at the bottom to seal against the weather.
Some modern-style homes also use galvanized corrugated roofing as siding. From far off, it is almost impossible to tell metal siding from wood. Metal is durable, but most of the newer metal sidings are color-fast.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl is available in horizontal and vertical panels and various colors. This siding also comes in a range of textures which include wood shake. Most homeowners apply vinyl over old wood siding. Not anyone can install vinyl; it takes a qualified contractor to install it correctly. In cold weather, vinyl can crack under impact.
Vinyl siding is low on maintenance and does not require painting since they have solid colors.
Fiber Cement Siding
This siding is low-maintenance and durable. Fiber cement siding is resource-efficient since it is made from recycled materials. The siding emulates natural wood grain, and it is difficult to differentiate between it and some wood siding products.
Fiber cement is highly durable since it is not prone to rot or insect damage. It is the most convenient siding since it is maintenance-free.
Home siding experts from FTC Oury Group have many years of experience to correctly install, repair, and replace any type of siding. Call us today for customer-friendly services.