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Modern Siding Options - High-Tech Solutions For Home Exteriors
Tue 13 Jan 2009 - 07:36
Modern Siding Options - High-Tech Solutions For Home Exteriors
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Matt_Gallo]Matt Gallo
Selecting siding for your home can be a confusing process, with the numerous materials available from hundreds of manufacturers. Most homeowners know right away that they don't want flimsy aluminum or high-maintenance wood for their homes. But with all of the other high-end, high-tech siding options on the market today, it's hard to know which is best for your home.
Since each type of siding has definite benefits and disadvantages, it's important to do a little research before selecting a product for your home. Even if you're planning on using a professional installer, you'll want to do some preliminary reading, just so you have a base of knowledge to build on. Once you've learned about the differences between types of siding, you can select the perfect one for your house: By picking the siding that's most compatible with your needs, you'll end up with a beautifully sided home and eliminate potential hassles down the road.
Cement Fiber Siding
Many consumers shy away from cement fiber siding simply because it is a relatively new product that they don't know much about. However, cement fiber siding is growing in popularity because of its extreme durability and extended life span. As homeowners learn about its unique construction and benefits, more choose to have cement fiber installed on their homes. Cement fiber is actually made from compressed layers of concrete so it is tremendously strong and essentially no-maintenance. And, in addition to its resilience, cement fiber typically looks very similar to wood siding. You get the attractive appearance of wood, but cement fiber will never rot or develop insect problems. Like vinyl siding, cement fiber comes in a vast assortment of colors and finishes. When compared with vinyl, cement fiber siding is more expensive, but it is definitely more affordable than brick. And, keeping the low-maintenance and long life span of cement fiber in mind, many homeowners consider it great value!
Vinyl Siding
Originally developed in the late 1950s and popularized during the 1970s, vinyl siding has been on the market for decades. However, that doesn't mean that it's become a stale, stagnant product. Today's vinyl still has the same low-maintenance appeal, won't dent or rot, and will never need to be painted. In fact, it's so popular that a stunning 62% of homes in North America have vinyl siding. But it has come a long way since the '50s. Improvements in coloration and composition mean that vinyl doesn't have the brittleness or fading issues of the past. It is available in a vast rainbow of colors with coordinating trims and soffits for a beautiful, finished look.
Some of the most popular vinyl siding products available today are molded to look like wood: with grain lines incorporated into the vinyl, these products mimic the traditional look of wood siding. Available in both board and shake styles, this wood-look vinyl gives you the easy maintenance of vinyl and the elegant look of wood! With hot options like this, it's no wonder that American homeowners are still choosing to have [http://northshore-siding-windows.boston-biz.com/site/services/service/Siding-Contractors-Boston-MA]vinyl siding installed on their houses.
Insulated Vinyl Siding
A step above other vinyl sidings, insulated vinyl is one of the latest trends in home exteriors. Combining the low-maintenance and attractive looks of traditional vinyl with built-in insulation, insulated vinyl siding is a solid construction panel perfect for putting the finishing touch on your home. Installing insulated vinyl siding gets you all the benefits of vinyl, plus a whole lot more! The most obvious benefit is that the added insulation decreases draftiness and reduces energy costs by increasing your home's R-factor up to 20%. Insulated vinyl also makes your home quieter by limiting the penetration of exterior noise. Finally, it is more rigid than traditional vinyl siding, increasing the impact resistance of your home and reinforcing the building!
Armed with this information, you can make a more knowledgeable decision about what type of house siding you want for your home. To find out even more about the products available in your area, visit your local home siding showroom.
Matt Gallo is a home improvement hobbyist and the Internet marketing manager for Prospect Genius, a leading provider of [http://www.prospectgenius.com/site/services]online local advertising solutions.
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