Composite Siding | Composite Wood Siding

Siding for Your Home

Introduction:

Composite siding is a better choice than wood siding. Composite siding does not rot and will look great for years. Composite siding is much less expensive than wood siding and is just as easy to work with. A fresh exterior for your home can make it seem new again, while offering energy savings and other benefits.  Paint may chip and fade but many new siding materials are guaranteed for fifty years or more and rarely need repair.

In consideration to the environment I recommend a composite wood siding. It is also known as cement siding However, there is no inexpensive siding in today’s market although composite siding is certainly not as expensive as red or white cedar wood siding. Composite siding is about 50% cheaper than wood siding. Installation cost run in the neighborhood of approximately $350 to $400 a square foot as opposed to wood at $800 a square foot. The cost depends upon what part of the country you live in too.

The siding folks who install composite siding must take extra care when working with composite siding to avoid ingestion of the dust. However, it is no more labor intense than wood or vinyl siding. And composite siding looks just as great as wood siding. Most people cannot tell the difference standing ten feet away. It takes paint easier than wood siding and will last a lifetime even in extreme environmental conditions with very little maintenance. It is also highly fire resistant, bug proof, and paint peeling proof.

Composite siding is man-made boards that are manufactured for use as exterior siding from various combinations of wood fibers, fillers, binders, Portland cement and glue. These mixtures are heated and compressed into composite wood products. There are several manufacturers of composite siding and the content or formula remains their trade secret. In the early years of composite siding there were many faults with it but those problems have been solved.

Before you go through the expense of re-siding your home you should consider the following:

1. Are you remaining in your home or putting it on the market? 

2. What is the right siding for your climate?

3. What type of home do you have? 

4. Does the aesthetics and design of your home may limit your siding choices?

The answer to these questions should help you with your decision as to whether you want to install composite siding or some other type of siding. Composite siding is available in a range of styles and is extremely durable and easy to maintain. Even paint holds up longer on composite siding than wood siding. It is easily cleaned and repaired. The ultimate success of any siding installation depends on the workmanship of the installation crew.

If you are not doing the job yourself as a DIY project select a contractor that has experience and an excellent reputation. Get at least three estimates in writing before choosing a contractor and always get the contract in writing.

For the best in home construction today I would not hesitate a moment in choosing composite siding for my home. For new construction it is the best choice.

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