Replacing your siding is one of the best and simplest ways to boost your home’s beauty, energy efficiency and weather protection. While the standard cedar shake siding still reigns supreme, alternatives made of vinyl and fiber cement are also readily available and offer many benefits.
Read on as Bradford Xteriors, your local siding and roofing company, discusses the unique advantages of each siding option:
Wood Siding
Usually made of cedar or other high-quality lumber, the classic siding material remains popular for homes with Cape Cod and Cottage Exteriors. It offers is a rich and classic look that exudes timeless appeal.
While wood siding can last as long as your home, keep in mind that wood is inherently vulnerable to water damage and inclement weather. As such, it requires periodic maintenance such as chalking and painting to protect it from weather damage, as well as insect and rodent attacks.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl is fast becoming the most popular material for siding installation, and for good reason. It’s widely considered the direct upgrade of wood siding and surpasses its capabilities in all regards, even aesthetics.
Vinyl siding comes in a wide variety of colors. This makes it the ideal choice for more modern homes that require “rarer” colors for their exterior. The biggest draw to vinyl siding though is that it’s low-maintenance and typically lasts longer than wood.
Fiber Cement Siding
If you’re looking for masonry, stucco or wood-look siding at a lower cost, then fiber cement is the best material. While not exactly cheap, this material actually surpasses wood and stucco in terms of being low maintenance and rivals brick in weather resistance. This makes it more affordable in the long run.
Fiber cement siding is increasing in popularity due to its ability to replicate the look of traditional siding. Many homeowners are attracted to its other features, such as its termite and fire resistance and ease of maintenance.
As your local roofer and siding experts, we will help you decide which siding material best fits your home in terms of looks, features and price. Call us today at (614) 483-6215 to learn more about our services. We offer expert siding installation in Dublin, Columbus and Upper Arlington, OH.