Siding 101
The exterior covering is one of the first things that a person will notice when they first see your home. You’ll want your siding to make a good impression. Because large sections of the home are covered in siding, choosing the exterior covering is one of the most important decisions you can make as a […]
Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding is a man-made material. It is made with four ingredients. Those four ingredients are water (dissolves the wood pulp, and activates/hardens cement), wood pulp (for flexibility and resilience), fly ash or sand (acts as a filler), and Portland cement (made up of limestone, clay, and iron—it acts as a binding agent). It […]
Wood Siding
Wood siding is an environmentally friendly choice because it is biodegradable and does not emit pollutants during the manufacturing process. It is also one of the oldest siding options available. Wood has a natural, traditional, and beautiful look. This siding is typically made from cedar, fir, cypress. pine, spruce, or redwood. Wood can can be […]
Vinyl Siding
About Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding is made of out polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC. Vinyl is a relatively new building material. In the late 1950s, it was created to be a substitute for aluminum siding. In the early days of vinyl siding, it earned a bad reputation. This is because it would crack, fade, […]
Stucco Siding
Stucco siding resembles plaster or cement, but is a type of masonry plaster. It is made from a mixture of cement, water, and sand. Traditional stucco siding used lime instead of cement. Stucco is hand-troweled, while wet, onto wood, stone, or brick surfaces. It then hardens to a very dense solid. As well, it can […]
Engineered Wood Siding
Treated engineered wood siding made its debut in the 1990s. It may look like the real thing, but it is really made from woodchips or wood fibers. Using resin, these are bonded together, creating a composite material that is stronger than real wood. It is then embossed with a woodgrain pattern for a more authentic […]
Brick Siding
As an exterior home/building covering, brick siding dates back Colonial America. To this day, it is still one of the most popular types of exterior coverings for the home. It is also one of the more traditional looks. There are two different ways to install brick siding. The traditional way is as a masonry method. […]
Metal Siding
Metal siding is made in sheets from aluminum, steel, copper, or zinc. Aluminum and steel are the most used metals for siding. They are applied vertically or horizontally. It is available in various patterns and textures including corrugated, clapboard siding, and faux-wood. Although the color options are limited, metal can be painted any color. The […]
Stone Veneer Siding
If you love the look of stone but cannot afford it, stone veneer siding may be the option for you. Stone veneer is also referred to as faux-stone siding, manufactured stone, or stone facing. Natural stone veneer siding is made from real stone that is quarried and then sliced into thin pieces to create the […]
Stone Siding
Stone as a building material — AKA stone siding — dates back to early civilization. These stone structures date back thousands of years, and these structures will continue to last for thousands of years. The Great Pyramid of Giza, the Colosseum, and many medieval castles were built out of stone. And all of them are […]