Siding Types
With so many types of siding available, getting what you want is easy. Whether you're looking for durability, low maintenance, beautification, energy efficiency, discounts or brand recognition--there is a siding for you. Here's a brief list and description of popular sidings.
Stone Siding - Though perhaps the most costly of all sidings, stone siding ranks number one in durability (think traditional--historic landmarks & monuments). Costs can be decreased by using the equally attractive pre-cast stone veneers and facings. Veneers are also lightweight (1/4 the weight of full thickness stone and can be secured to most exterior surface walls. More on stone siding...
Brick and Brick Veneer Siding -Two of the most abundant natural resources make up brick siding--clay and shale. Used as a building material for thousands of years, brick is durable (no repairs or patching for the first 25 years). Not only that, brick siding provides energy efficiency, recycled content, acoustic insulation, local availability, low construction waste, and sustainable manufacturing. It's a little pricier than most siding types, but who can argue with success? More on brick siding...
Wood Siding -(e.g., pine, cedar, spruce, redwood, cypress, or Douglas Fir) Is preferred in finer homes because of its long-lasting and classic look. Other benefits-- wood clapboard can outlive vinyl or other synthetics and may be stained instead of painted. More on wood siding...
Stucco Siding - Comprised of cement, water and inert materials such as sand and lime, stucco can be created with many finishes. Synthetic stucco looks like real stucco but may not always have the same durability. More on stucco siding...
Hardboard Wood Siding (or Composite Wood) - Is constructed with wood products and other materials. Some examples are oriented strand board (OSB), hardboard, and veneered plywood. It's easy to install and inexpensive. The grain is uniform and so lacks some of the real wood character. However, it is more natural looking than vinyl or aluminum. More on hardboard siding...
Steel Siding -The man of steel wasn't named that for nothing. Like the superhero, steel siding is extremely strong and durable. It defies shrinking and bulging with temperature change. It can be made with a wood-look texture or a more modern corrugated steel appearance. More on steel siding...
Aluminum Siding - As an alternative to vinyl siding, aluminum offers low maintenance and high durability. The fireproof, crack-resistant and environmentally friendly qualities of aluminum are pluses. The drawbacks are its tendency to dent and fade. More on aluminum siding...
Vinyl Siding - Unlike wood or cedar, vinyl doesn't rot or flake. Usually the most economical of all the sidings, vinyl requires very low maintenance. But, it can fade, crack and get dingy over time. Additionally, vinyl is comprised of environmentally questionable plastics. More on vinyl siding...
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