Does your home look tired? Out of date? Changing your home's siding can be just what you your home needs to have a fresh look.
Exterior color and accents can make the oldest home on the block look fresh and new. Here are some tips to consider when choosing a look for your home's exterior.
Exterior color and accents can make the oldest home on the block look fresh and new. Here are some tips to consider when choosing a look for your home's exterior.
- Consider your environment. Each neighborhood has its own feel. You home doesn't have to look like every other home on the block. Considering the palette of the neighborhood can help should you decide to sell your home in the future.
- What is your home's architecture? Some home styles lend themselves to certain color palettes. Is your home a Cape Cod? Bungalow? Colonial? How does your home's architecture influence your color choice?
- What color is your roof? Unless you are planning to replace your roofing material and siding at the same time, be mindful of how a new color will work with your roof.
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With so many choices when building or remodeling a home, choosing siding may not always feel like an exciting process. Did you know the siding you choose for your home may be one of the most important decisions you make when building or remodeling?
Siding is your home’s first defense against weather. No matter the region of the country you live in, your home is constantly battling weather. Choosing the right siding will help protect your wall assemblies, increase the insulating property of your walls and keep your home looking nice for years to come. |
Today there are more options than ever when it come to choosing siding. Here’s a run down of the siding options we offer, and some key points to consider for each.
Vinyl Siding is the most popular type of home siding nationwide, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. Nationwide, vinyl siding is more popular than brick, stucco or fiber cement. Vinyl siding is easy to install, offers many color options and other decorative features. If you’re looking for it, vinyl siding offers it. From products that mimic cedar shakes and unique trim enhancements, you can find what you’re looking for in vinyl siding. When considering the financial investment, vinyl siding is affordable, requires little maintenance and has a long life.
Fiber Cement Siding is a newer option for siding – even though it’s been around since the 1990s. It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose and then is cured using pressurized steam. You may have seen fiber cement siding on homes around your neighborhood, and mistaken it for wood siding. It offers the look of wood but without the maintenance required for wood siding. It provides a clean, modern look that many homeowners and builders are looking for. Fiber cement siding comes in a variety of styles including board & batten, shake and traditional siding. Fiber cement siding is termite-resistant, resists water and is noncombustible. A typical fiber cement siding has a 50-year warranty.
Interested in learning more about siding options? Contact Us Today!
Vinyl Siding is the most popular type of home siding nationwide, particularly in the Midwest and Northeast. Nationwide, vinyl siding is more popular than brick, stucco or fiber cement. Vinyl siding is easy to install, offers many color options and other decorative features. If you’re looking for it, vinyl siding offers it. From products that mimic cedar shakes and unique trim enhancements, you can find what you’re looking for in vinyl siding. When considering the financial investment, vinyl siding is affordable, requires little maintenance and has a long life.
Fiber Cement Siding is a newer option for siding – even though it’s been around since the 1990s. It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose and then is cured using pressurized steam. You may have seen fiber cement siding on homes around your neighborhood, and mistaken it for wood siding. It offers the look of wood but without the maintenance required for wood siding. It provides a clean, modern look that many homeowners and builders are looking for. Fiber cement siding comes in a variety of styles including board & batten, shake and traditional siding. Fiber cement siding is termite-resistant, resists water and is noncombustible. A typical fiber cement siding has a 50-year warranty.
Interested in learning more about siding options? Contact Us Today!
