Did you know that the type of siding you choose to have installed on your home here in the Twin Cities can affect your utility bills for heating? Lowering the heating costs is usually the goal for anyone who owns a home in our area. Minnesota winters can be long and cold, like the one we’ve been having. You want to be comfortable in your home, but you also don’t want to have to take out a loan to pay for your furnace operation. Yes, having energy efficient windows and doors is important, but so is choosing the right siding. Here is some consideration to keep in mind when it comes to making the switch to something that can better protect your home from the assault of Old Man Winter.
The Main Roles of Siding
Siding not only makes the outside of the home look beautiful and gives it curb appeal, but it can also increase the value of a home if the right siding material is chosen. Quality siding that is energy-efficient can also protect the inside of a home by keeping the outside whether outdoors where it belongs.This can help to reduce the costs of heating and make the inside of the home more comfortable. Some siding materials are better at this than others, though.
Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding such as that manufactured by The James Hardie Company is one of the most popular. This is not only beautiful, but it is hardy and extremely durable under climate conditions such as we get here in the Twin Cities. It protects the inside of the home and can help to insulate it better. This provides an extra barrier or two, plus it’s one of the better siding materials in terms of return on investment and the value it can add to your home.
Metal Siding
Not as popular in our area, but definitely durable when you choose steel. (Aluminum siding is less expensive, but it also doesn’t hold up very well.) The price for this type of siding is usually more expensive but it can provide the best look and feel that you want and lasts longer than other traditional siding choices.
Wood
Genuine wood siding is a good insulator, but it can bring on a lot of pests and maintenance. However, beauty and curb appeal come from real wood siding. With the maintenance costs involved and the potential for damage from our weather, a better option might be a wood-look siding product such as fiber cement, LP SmartSide engineered wood, or even vinyl siding that’s manufactured to replicate wood.
Vinyl Siding
This is highly recommended for a number of reasons. Not only because of the reasonable cost that comes along with it, but because of the textures and colors that you can choose from. You have almost an unlimited amount to choose from and some of the best prices. Vinyl siding is also a great insulator and since it has been around for some time, it has been perfected throughout the years. It continues to provide the coverage and comfort inside the home that you need and want. When you opt for insulated vinyl siding such as the materials we install from Exterior Portfolio, you get great energy efficiency plus It can also cancel out the outside noise because of the insulation between the house and the siding.
If you are considering replacing the siding on your home, then insulated vinyl can be a great option, but so can some of the others we install. Speak with us and we can go over some of the best insulating siding choices to go with, especially when you want to make the inside of your home more comfortable and the energy bills more affordable.
Window Outfitters, Inc. is a licensed siding installation contractor serving the greater Twin Cities metro area.
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