Maintain your home’s exterior to keep your house looking its best and boost curb appeal. When pressure-washing and re-painting fail to brighten the siding, it may be time to replace it. You have plenty of different options of siding materials for your home.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is the most popular type of siding because it is affordable and requires very little maintenance. With proper care, vinyl siding can last up to 40 years. Regular pressure-washing keeps it looking new. This material comes in a variety of colors and is sometimes engineered to mimic wood, stone, or other materials. This type of siding can chip and it may warp in hot climates or crack in cold weather. Vinyl is a very affordable choice, costing around two to seven dollars per square foot.
Wooden Siding Materials for Your Home
Wood siding is charming and classic. Its natural beauty is appealing to homeowners. Wood can last for 20 to 40 years depending on climate and maintenance. Unlike other materials, wood siding is vulnerable to insects, rodents, woodpeckers, and rot. It needs to be finished with paint or stain to extend its life expectancy. Redwood and cedar are prized for their natural resistance to rot but are more expensive than other wood choices. Wood siding will cost from six to nine dollars per square foot.
Fiber-Cement Siding
Fiber-cement siding is made of wood pulp, cement, and ash or sand. It provides the look of wood or masonry siding, with some added benefits. It’s fire-resistant, doesn’t rot, and is termite-proof. This type of siding can be painted or stained after installation. Fiber-cement is heavy and is more expensive than some other siding types, but less expensive than brick.
Siding Materials for Your Home: Brick Veneer
Brick siding is a great choice to increase property value and boost curb appeal. Brick veneer is fire and insect-resistant and can last for a century with very little maintenance. It is one of the most expensive options, and installation is labor-intensive.
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