Fiber cement: a modern standard of quality
Across the country, Fiber Cement is slowly gaining popularity as a siding choice for a number of reasons. In addition to its wide array of colors and styles, it also offers other advantages: it requires minimal upkeep, it is rot-proof, bug-proof, and virtually fire-proof. It is unaffected by wind and cold.
As a certified installer for James Hardie fiber cement board siding, 12 Penny Exteriors can help you decide if fiber cement is the right choice for your home. It does offer advantages over wood and vinyl siding but it does have some drawbacks. For one thing, it is more time consuming to install and it does require some special tools and blades to cut it. This generally adds labor cost and will add time to any job.
These added costs are easily justified by the overall finished look you get from a fiber cement product. In our opinion, fiber cement just looks better than vinyl siding as it more closely mimics the look of wood. And it won’t expand and contract quite like vinyl will, giving it a much more consistent finish in any season.
My top-5 house siding styles
Siding can transform the look of your home! Here are my favorite New England styles.
Vinyl Siding Maintenance
Vinyl siding doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, but there are some things you should keep an eye on.
Exterior remodeling: you have choices.
An exterior remodeling project brings with it many choices in terms of materials, styles, and price points. We believe you should be in control of those choices.
Partial Siding Replacement
It’s not always necessary to replace ALL the siding on your house at once! Sometimes tackling one or two sides of your home can be enough.
How do I know if I need new siding?
The siding on a house is like its skin – it not only looks good, but it protects the important structures underneath. When it starts to fail due to exposure to sun, rain, and fluctuation in temperatures, it may be time for replacement. Paul identifies some problems to look for on a house that’s due for new siding.
Spot the Rot
Sometimes the extent of damage to the exterior of your home can be hiding in plain sight – as was the case with this door frame. Snakes not pictured!!
