Old siding used to be made of wood. The look of old wood is still appealing to some people. Unfortunately, wood is not the best option for siding in this day and age. Old wood would crack, warp, or collect water under the panels. This could cause mold issues. That’s why nowadays most siding is made out of composite materials. This is true with two types of siding we sell James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding and Cedar Ridge Composite Siding. The great thing about new siding is that you don’t have to sacrifice the look of real wood by switching to a new siding. You can get the same great look of real wood with composite materials which mimic the look and feel of real wood.
Advantages
Unlike real wood siding, Cedar Ridge and Fiber Cement Siding have strong moisture barriers. The way they are installed and their makeup ensure that warping and cracking don’t happen. Rotting is a thing of the past with new siding. You’ll get years of gorgeous color without the hassle of mold getting stuck on the surface either. This means you’ll have to clean and worry less about the rain and moisture that’s around you all the time.
Moisture Barrier Layer
In addition to the siding being moisture resistant, we use a special house wrap. This sheet is placed around the house like wrapping paper for a continuous layer of insulation under your new siding. Essentially, this is wrapping your home in a blanket of energy savings. Overall, house wrap helps keep heat and humidity out in the summer and warm air in during the winter—helping keep your heating and cooling costs down. It also helps vent out stuck moisture.
Look & Feel Of Wood
Engineers have worked tirelessly over the years to give you siding products that look and feel like real wood. So you can get the look of real wood with it being extremely energy efficient and durable. In fact, most new siding like Cedar Ridge and James Hardie never have to be painted again. So, they can save the average homeowner up to 40% off their energy costs. Not to mention, whole home siding replacement can significantly reduce outside noise in the house. You’ll be living in your very own library!
Better Protection
Your house will have better overall protection when you switch to new siding as well. Even new base level vinyl siding can withstand winds of up to 145mph. New Cedar Ridge and Fiber Cement styles increase that to 155 to 165 mph wind resistance. So, they are great at withstanding hail, and are dent resistant. You’ll truly get a siding that looks as good in 10 years as the day it was installed.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for visiting our website today and reading this article. We hope you’ve learned a lot about siding replacement. New sidings were made to look and feel like real wood. If you are looking for a new top notch siding that protects better and saves you money, but still looks like real wood visit our website today for your free quote on new siding replacement. We can’t wait to hear from you so please comment below on this article. Thanks for reading and we will see you next time.