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Types of Siding for Your Home
There are many different siding options that make a perfect fit for your style and your pocket. At a variety of different costs, there are sidings from stucco to wood to vinyl. All you need to do is choose the one that is right for you.
Stone and cultured stone is an expensive, but extremely durable siding. Stone is elegant and rustic, earthy and sophisticated. Granite, slate, and other quarried stones are beautiful and hardy, and can withstand weather extremes. Brick is a very durable, less expensive siding. It doesn't rot or fade or require painting, and weathering only adds to its charm. It can last your lifetime and beyond, and won't need repair or maintenance for the first couple of decades. Wood siding is both beautiful and easy to install. It's organic and sustainable, and can look rich and sophisticated or simple and rustic. Wood siding can be used with a wider variety of architectural styles than most other siding options, and there are many types of wood (cedar, redwood, fir, pine, spruce, larch, cypress) to choose from. Stucco siding is one of the older versions of siding invented in Italy. Stucco is a form of cement created by combining water with sand and lime. It can be finished in a variety of different ways (smooth, raked, swirled) to create different looks, and sand or pebbles can be added in for a coarser finish. Steamless steel siding is an easy to install, easy to maintain siding. Although it may be more costly, Steel siding's performance advantages are that it is extremely strong, won't rust (unless scratched), warp, bulge, crack, chip, peel, flake, or blister. Steel siding can come in any color and style imaginable – even a wood-look texture. Corrugated steel can be an interesting look, as well. Vinyl Siding is a great economic choice, and it's durable as well. It comes in many colors, and the color is now baked in, so scratching isn't an issue. Vinyl isn't susceptible to rot or termites and it can withstand dramatic temperature extremes.
Wherever your home is, the right siding will be found. All the homeowner needs to do is find the right type, color, and price suitable to make the home comfortable and demonstrative. |
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