On the market today there are many different kinds of exterior finishes for your home. From brick, stucco, and stone, to the many different kinds of siding. Some of the types of siding include wood, metal, vinyl, and cement fiber board.
What makes one siding more superior than another? Well alot of factors come into play when choosing the right siding for your home. If you dont mind the maintenance of wood siding, such as repainting frequently, and cleaning constantly to keep the mold and mildew from taking over, then wood may be a good choice for you.
Choosing a siding made of metal gives your home a unique look, however you have to worry about the elements breaking the siding down over time. Metal siding will rust and aluminum siding will start to corrode quickly if left to fend for itself against the elements.
A cement fiber board siding, such as hardie plank siding is a great all around choice for a new home, a home addition, or a remodel. Hardie siding comes with a 50 year warranty and can stand against the elements quite well. It is non flamable, will not corrode, and is impermiable to water. Mold and mildew are a thing of the past if your home is covered with hardie siding.
As with any siding product you may choose, you should consider up front costs, the longevity of the product, look, style, texture and available colors. Some sidings come pre painted, such as aluminum, vinyl and and some fiber cement board siding products. It is also very important to ensure that the installation process is done correctly. Failure to install siding correctly can end in a huge disaster in any given storm. If you do not feel that you have the ability to install your homes siding correctly, then it is probably necessary to hire a professional siding installation contractor. Never skip steps, take short cuts or skimp on any of the installation steps. Doing so will only come back to you in the long run.
These are just a few of the pros, cons and installation tips of some of the siding options available on the market today for you to choose for your home or business. Take your time and do extended research to make sure that you will be happy with the finished look of your home. Beauty is not the only aspect to research when shopping for siding, so make sure that the product you pick will last, look beautiful, protect your home and fit your budget.
June 25, 2009 at 12:42 am |
I have to agree that fiber cement siding is an attractive option. The new colors are great. I am a contractor in the New England Area and it is important to use an experienced installer or you could ruin the house. if you want the product to be istalled properly.