Choose the Right Siding
Old exteriors can reveal the age of a home even when the exterior appears to be in relatively good shape. Cleaning may not solve the problem, and painting can end up costing more over time. Enhancing your home with high-performance siding is a cost-effective alternative. Improving a home's curb appeal can increase its value and bring a good price should you decide to sell. Installing the right siding for your style of home can mean recouping project costs from a future sale.
Complementary finishes are best
Walk into any home improvement store, and you'll be met with an abundance of siding options. You'll be asked to choose from wood, vinyl, engineered wood, stone veneer, and fiber cement products. Within each of these material categories are numerous surface finishes and colors. Some products are made to look like wood, stone, or cedar shingles. Others may be designed to prevent fires from spreading or stop mold, mildew, and rot from damaging the home.
Consider the style of your home when making your final choice. Stone siding may have a certain charm and rugged appeal to it but may not look good on a vintage-style home. Likewise, vinyl may be a good decision for a bungalow but be out of place on a mid-century modern exterior.
Overall quality is important
The whole point of adding or replacing siding is to help you improve the home's appearance and more easily maintain the condition of the structure. Good siding can reduce the cost of annual maintenance and, combined with the right insulation, keep the interior environment comfortable. Combine your aesthetic needs with performance-related options built into the product. If you want to prevent color fading, look for siding with the color baked or infused into the material. For homeowners worried about energy efficiency, a product that includes thermal performance is a choice worth considering. In communities where pests are an issue, take a look at fiber cement siding to prevent animal burrowing or termite damage.
Resale value counts
Quality siding can pay for itself when you factor in resale value. Homeowners want the most for their dollar, so installing siding with lots of added benefits is always going to be important. Your siding choice should cover as many maintenance issues as possible while looking clean and aesthetically pleasing. Even if you're not ready to sell, isn't it nice to know you can?
For help with your siding project, you can rely on a local exterior renovation company like Statewide Remodeling. You can also find top local remodeling professionals by visiting TheHomeMag and clicking on your location. Select the HomePros link at the top of the page to find a trusted company in your community. For helpful home improvement tips, follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
