Siding plays an important role in the look of your home. This external feature needs to serve a number of functions, and as such you need to get the right type for your house. You don’t have to be the one buying the siding, but you should be able to have a conversation with your contractor. Apart from discussing the material, you need to know some of the functions they serve.
Siding must be:
- Durable: Siding should be strong and be capable of standing up to the elements. For this reason, vinyl and fiber cement siding are popular. Of course, sidings made from other materials such as stucco, aluminum, stone and brick are also popular. If not done properly, even the best material will not make siding last as long as it should. Quality workmanship is a vital part of the durability of siding.
- Easy to maintain: It should be easy to take care of the exterior of the house. For this reason, the siding should be easy to clean and should not require a lot of maintenance.
- Able to withstand the elements: The type of siding chosen should be suitable for the varying climatic conditions. For example, if you live in an area with lots of rainfall, using siding made from material that is water resistant is important.
- Energy efficient: Insulation plays an important role in making the right decision when choosing siding. Select products that will insulate the home effectively and therefore help to keep your energy costs down.
- The perm wrap: This refers to the amount of moisture that escapes from a house. Bathing and cooking for example cause moisture and humidity to build-up in a house. Using the right siding such as vinyl and a perm wrap of five will help improve the rate of which moisture escapes.
- Versatile: The versatility of different types of siding means that you have lots of choices depending on the existing style of your home or what type of look you want. Some products can mimic the look of other materials such as wood or brick.
We will provide the help you need to choose the best siding for your house. Whether you want to use fiber cement or vinyl, we have the experience to guide you. Best of all, we have the skill to install the siding you choose for your home to help improve its aesthetic appeal.
Don’t settle for less than the best when you’re concentrating on improving your home’s curb appeal. Replacing the siding is the number one thing you can do to improve the appearance of your home. Make the right choices from the very beginning and you’re sure to have an amazing looking home by the end of the project. Here at Hendren Construction, we have the expertise to guide your choices and the experience to install your new siding without a hitch.