Choosing Exterior Siding for your home

When it comes to Home siding it is a major decision. There are various types of siding and the price range in wide. The Majority of siding will last at least 20 years so It needs to be something you can live with. Color, look, price and maintenance should all play into your decision. This Article should help

First you should determine your price range. This will better prepare you for what you can afford, that way you can decide if it is better to wait till you can afford what you will like.

3 Most Common types of Siding

Vinyl Siding - The most cost efficient of the group, Very affordable when it comes to pricing. Comes in various Color's and styles, Major Brands include(Certainteed, Crane) Vinyl Siding is Maintenance free and comes in various thickness to withstand the toughest of weather including Hail and Wind( Bad Choice for the Southwest because of extreme heat)


FiberCement Siding - Slightly more Expensive then Vinyl but is still affordable , affordable when it comes to pricing. Comes in various Color's and styles, Major Brands include(Certainteed, James Hardie) most major brands offer a pre-painted option that is baked in siding and has a great warranty, slightly more than the non painted but saves time and painting( good choice for all climates) Very durable and looks like wood siding without roting and bug infestation.



Stone/Brick - One of the most expensive types of siding Comes in various Color's and styles, ( good choice for all climates) Very durable and shows a great return on your investment. mostly Maintenance free(except mortar joints).

Stucco - Very popular in the southwest due to extreme heat and dryness. More expensive than vinyl and wood. Stucco is Very durable and in the south it helps keep home cool in summer. Very High maintenance.

Wood Siding- More expensive than Vinyl but more cost efficient than the rest. Needs to be maintained. More likely to rot than other sidings and needs to be repainted ofter. But for the natural look and feel it cant be beat.


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