Siding is the finish covering that is installed on the exterior of your home. It comes in a wide variety of materials, styles and colors and can dramatically increase the value and appearance of your home for years to come.
Vinyl Siding
For ease of maintenance and unparalleled performance, vinyl siding is the most popular choice on the market today. Unlike wood and metal siding, vinyl can easily withstand the changing seasons as well as the normal wear and tear that comes with age; and still look newly installed.
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This article explains that siding is the finish covering that is installed on the exterior of your home. It comes in a wide variety of materials, styles and colors and can dramatically increase the value and improve the appearance of your home. The different types of Siding Materials are reviewed including vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, and metal siding. Because of its easy maintenance and unparalleled performance, vinyl siding is the most popular. The new siding will easily resist fading and scratches for a number of years and will never peel.
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Vinyl siding offers many choices when it comes to color and style. Styles include board n' batten (barn), wood grain and matte finishes. Because the color in vinyl siding is permanent and perforates through the entire panel, you will never need to paint your home again. Your new siding will easily resist fading and scratches for a number of years and will never peel.
Made from polyvinyl chloride, or "PVC" as it is more commonly known, vinyl siding is impact resistant and will not succumb to termites, moisture or rot. However, vinyl siding can burn or warp if exposed to a high temperature such as an open flame or a BBQ.
Maintenance with vinyl siding is virtually non-existent. You can easily wash off dust, soil and cob webs with a garden hose once a year and remove most stains with standard household cleaners and a wash rag.
Vinyl Siding is manufactured by companies such as Certainteed Corporation, Heartland Building Products, Alcoa and Owens Corning. You can complete your new vinyl siding project with coordinating accessories, custom windows and door casings.
Fiber Cement Siding
The second most popular choice on the market today, fiber cement siding is a composite material made of silica, water and other ingredients.
Available in a variety of styles including wood grain and stucco patterns, fiber cement siding can be painted in any color of your choice. It is an economical alternative to old wood siding and is resistant to fire, weather, cracking and rotting.
Fiber cement is manufactured under the Weatherboards brand by Certainteed Corporation and as HardiPlank by James Hardie Building Products.
Metal Siding
Aluminum and steel siding are the most common metal siding materials used. Metal siding is not as widely used or manufactured as vinyl or fiber cement and requires more maintenance, including painting. Consequently, metal siding is prone to denting and peeling.
Like other siding materials, metal siding is available in a variety of colors and styles including the popular "log cabin" siding.
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