A home’s siding is an important part of protecting it from the elements and enhancing its exterior appearance. When you get new siding your home gets a makeover. There are a number of products on the market, mainly vinyl, wood, steel, and fiber cement. If you’re shopping around for new siding, consider fiber cement siding such as HardieZone products from The James Hardie Company.
Siding Factors
When deciding what kind of siding to select, the following factors are important to address. What’s the most important to you may influence the choice you make.
Protection: Siding is there to protect the structure of your home from external moisture. The right siding for your area can save you the frustration of repairs and multiple siding installations. HardieZone siding has been developed in a number of product lines specific for eight different climate conditions. One is particularly applicable to the harsh winters and heavy precipitation we get here in Minnesota.
Appearance: Today, siding is available in all types of colors and textures. Some are available which look just like wood but have none of the drawbacks such as susceptibility to mold and rot as well as insect damage.
Durability: The durability of a siding is important in climates such as Minnesota where we can get high winds and pounding hail. Some siding products stand up better to impact and simply hold up better in our sometimes-harsh climate. A more durable siding product means fewer repairs and that it will last longer without needing to be replaced.
Cost: Take into account more than the up-front installation price. Some siding is more energy-efficient and provides better insulation; that means lower energy bills. Also factored into the overall cost are such things as maintenance and repair and life expectancy. An inexpensive product which must be replaced in a shorter amount of time than a more expensive, longer-wearing siding might not be the most economical. Also, some siding products such as steel or fiber cement may entitle you to a homeowner’s insurance discount because of their fire resistance. Finally, some siding products deliver a greater home value increase in proportion to cost.
Like all home improvement projects, it’s vital to do as much research as possible to get the right materials for the job.
In the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Window Outfitters installs James Hardie siding specifically engineered for our type of climate.
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