You remember that old saying, shop around before you buy. I say do the research before you buy siding, and if you’re reading this article you’re making the right first step toward a bright new side of your house. That’s because there are a lot of wrong choices for siding out there, and once you learn to spot the bad ones you know which ones will work for your home.
What should you be looking for when you are looking for siding? Here are some quick tips to remember when shopping around for your next home exterior.
Some key attributes for a great siding are . . .
Durability: Is key
Strength
Rot Resistance
What Colors and Textures are you looking for?
Weather resistance
Maintenance Free
If you have just 4 of the attributes above for a new siding you’ll be in good hands, but the good news is that most sidings today come with all of these attributes and more.
Some now common/popular sidings on the market today are
As with most things on the market today there are benefits and drawbacks to each siding out there. Let’s go over these most common types and get an understanding of which might be the best for your home.
It’s easy to spot the most common siding out there because it graces the side of the majority of houses in the united states. Vinyl Siding is the most common choice today because of its cost and ease of installation. In fact, most new builds are made with Vinyl Siding because of this reason. It’s the most common replacement siding for the attributes above as well. Vinyl siding has come a long way in advancements over the years. It no longer melts off the side of the house due to sun exposure. It no longer chips or cracks either.
Today, this siding is resistant to winds of up to 145mph and never needs to be painted again. On top of this it is still rain and hail resistant. Backed by Lifetime Warranties this ensures this siding will truly stand the test of time.
The second most common siding on the market today is Fiber Cement Siding. It’s unique in that its fire and insect resistant. It’s the only siding on the market that has a true fire rating. This unique material and installation that make it hail resistant, in fact it’s virtually indestructible. These qualities make it an unbelievable siding for your home. It’s also these qualities that make it one of the more expensive sidings to install. It also comes in multiple colors so you can get the exact right look you are going for.
Finally, we offer Cedar Ridge Siding. This siding is different than other types of siding on the market in that it was made to look like real wood for natural beauty. It’s the only siding out there which was designed for impact resistance and insulation properties. Cedar Ridge Siding is engineered with Nepoor technology. This siding will reduced noise in the house by up to 45%. This siding gives energy savings of up to 30% of your entire bill. Cedar Ridge has mix and match technology. We work with you to choose the perfect color for your home!
Unlike wood shingles or wood clapboard which requires maintenance, all of the sidings listed above require little to no effort to upkeep. New siding won’t be expanding or contracting in the sun. You just can’t go wrong with new siding whichever you pick.
In conclusion, it’s easy to get the siding you want at the price point you want. Stay away from wood siding as it requires a lot of upkeep. Ask yourself what look you are going for, what you are needing out of your siding, and where you want your house to be in 10 years. If you are thinking of moving soon a cheaper (yet still strong and beautiful siding) such as Vinyl might be a better option for you in the short term.
Again, thanks for reading and we’ll see you for our next article. We encourage you to comment below on which siding would be your dream siding to have on your house. Let us know in the comments below. We’ve hope you’ve learned a lot today reading this article.
I like what you said about vinyl siding and how it is the easiest material to install. New siding can make your home look like new. My sister wants to replace the siding on her home, so I’ll make sure to find a roofing service that can take care of her needs.