How To Give Your Home The Right Look With New Siding
Posted on: 2 February 2022
The right type of siding can beautify your home. To maximize the extent to which siding will improve the appearance of your home, it's important to choose siding made from the right types of materials.
Siding That Doesn't Fade
The best siding is tested to determine how much the siding fades when exposed to sunlight. Samples are taken and tested under ultraviolet light for thousands of hours. The color change is then compared to the original panels to determine if the material will fade, to what extent, and how quickly.
Siding Add-Ons
There are some design choices that cost more money but you might consider them to be worthwhile depending on what type of look you want to aim for. You might want to use different types of siding. You may also add:
- Barnlike boards
- Scalloped edges
- Cedar shake
These features are more expensive, but you may prefer them if you want to give your home a more unique look.
Wood Siding is One of the Best-Looking Materials
As for choosing the type of siding material, wood siding is the most expensive option, but it will give your home a more traditional look. Wood can be very resistant to impact. For example, if wind blows debris against the side of your building, it may not be as damaged as with other materials. However, the wood might rot or deteriorate.
Composite Siding Can Look Just Like Wood
If you would like siding that looks almost like wood but that has better properties, one option is to choose composite siding. Composite siding can be more resistant to moisture and can also be designed to be more fire resistant. It can also be more insect resistant. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and you may prefer less expensive options such as vinyl or plastic.
Replace Your Old Siding
If you decide that it's time to replace the siding, you might be tempted to place the new siding over your original siding. By having the old siding removed, you may be able to identify sheathing that is damaged and needs to be repaired. Also, your home might look strange if you place new siding over old siding. Your doors and windows will look inset as a result. When you are replacing your siding, this is also often a good time to replace your windows. Adding beautiful new windows can substantially beautify your home.
A place like America's Best Choice Siding and Windows (ABCNWA) can give you more information.
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