Siding

Exterior Sidings

Looking at economical way of protecting the house or commercial property for years to come, the most popular option is installing siding. Siding is used not only to beautify and for a fresh new look to the exterior of your property, but for many other reasons:

1. Siding comes in pre-finished colors so your house or building property never has to be painted again.
2. Installing siding increases insulation values by up to 25%
3. It reduces noise by 50% and increases impact resistance
4. Provides more resistance in damage from cold in windy climates and damage from wet in humid climates
5. Fire resistant
6. Insect damage and crack resistant
7. Easy to clean

Vinyl Siding

The most popular for its duration and wide ranging benefit. Unlike wood, vinyl siding will not rot or flake. It is available in a wide array of colors and also in the resemblance of the natural look of wood. Because it lasts for a long time and almost irreplaceable, vinyl siding can be painted to achieve a new look and color.

Cement Fiberboard Siding

Another type of siding material that is available in a variety of textures to provide the appearance of wood, but more durable. It is termite resistant, water resistant, non-combustible and warranted to last for about 50 years. Cement fiberboard can also resemble stucco, wood clapboards or cedar shingles. The material is made from portland cement mixed with ground sand, cellulose fibre and other additives. This makes fiberboard more durable yet less expensive than wood. They also are available pre-painted in a wide array of colors and in fact can also be painted.

Metal Siding

Metal siding comes in variety of metals, styles and colors. Most building properties use galvanized steel sheet siding or cladding which is much heavier than aluminum however, it has greater resistance to dents in a severe storm and hail.

Aluminum siding is resistant to corrosion and that means it is virtually maintenance-free. It is easy to join and easy to handle. Metal siding helps your house or building property cool in summer and warm in winter and snug and dry all year round. If metal siding is installed with insulation, wall can be made weather proof and energy efficient. It is also fire resistant and is recyclable.

Siding Links

KayCan
Gentek Building Products
Residential Building Products
James Hardie
LP Building Products