Exterior Siding For Your Home

If you want to get educated on various types of exterior siding we will look at a few to show you the difference between a few on the market.  There are various siding types that it would depend on the final look the owner is going after plus the design that would determine the type of siding that would best fit the project.  It would depend on the final look and color that the owner is going after that would determine the exterior siding to be used on the project.  A lot depends on the amount of time you will be in the house.  You would not want to use an exterior siding if the product is new or you are not sure you will still want the same color in ten years. 

Since some exterior siding could last up to forty years you want to make a choice that you can live with for quite some time.  This is usually the reason why people end up deciding on neutral colors and changed the colors of their shutters.  Most exterior siding available on the market is durable, long lasting and protection for the house.

Vinyl siding is made basically of eighty percent of PVC resin and the last twenty percent determines the color, gloss, flexibility, opacity, resistance, and durability.  Vinyl siding is considered the most popular type of siding used for exterior house material and residential purposes.  Vinyl siding is not considered high on the list when it comes to thinking “Go Green”.  It is due to the disposal and how it occurs that has people questioning the potential hazard of the vinyl siding.  Vinyl siding has increased and is gaining back its popularity.

Then of course there is wood siding, this happens to be one of the oldest forms of siding and it dates back many generations.  Today it is still a popular choice for many customers.  Another reason is the attractiveness it offers and it has the most color choices from semitransparent stain to vivid paint colors.  Many people like the options of Redwood and cedar which are still popular choices too.  One big feature of the wood is it is treated and resistant to rot and mildew in humid climates.  As anything else that is made of wood, it does require some maintenance and every few years it will require repainting or re-staining. 

To name another type of exterior siding, you may want to look at fiber-cement siding.  If you like wood but not the price, fiber-cement siding may be your next alternative.

Fiber-cement siding is made out of wood strands and flakes held together with resins.  Most fiber-cement siding is treated with fungus repellents and insecticides, and this holds up against most moisture, mildew and termites as effectively as solid wood.  One feature is fiber-cement siding can last more than 40 years and there are a variety of textures and the exterior siding is durable and provides you the appearance of wood.