Choosing the siding for your home is a big decision. There are several options, and they all have different pros, cons, and unique looks.
Whether you are looking to replace the siding currently on your home or need siding installed on a newly constructed home, Show Me Windows & Doors has you covered. We are Joplin’s premier siding installation and replacement company.
Keep reading, so you can narrow down your options for your new siding.
How Often Should You Replace the Siding on Your Home?
You should replace any siding panels that have damage as soon as possible to prevent the underlying wood from rotting. Unless extreme weather or foreign objects damage your siding, you can expect it to last 20 to 50+ years.
Without outside forces acting on it, the lifespan of siding primarily depends on the type you install.
Types of Siding
While there are well over a dozen types of siding, we will discuss some of the most common ones you might use on your house, barn, or shed.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl is the most common type of siding because it is inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in many styles and colors. However, it isn’t very durable, so it can crack and break easier than some of the others on this list.
If you want vinyl siding and have room in your budget, you can get insulated vinyl. It is slightly more durable than traditional vinyl, with the added bonus of helping regulate temperatures in your home.
You can expect vinyl siding to last anywhere from 20 to 40 years.
Composite Siding
Composite sidings from companies like Everlast are one of the market’s most durable types of siding. Everlast makes it by mixing crushed rock with polymers and resins before pressing it into the correct shape. They are so confident in their product that their warranty lasts for the entire time you own your home.
Metal Siding
In the past, metal siding was typically reserved for barns and sheds, but in recent years, it has become more common to see it on homes. It is durable, fire-resistant, and environmentally friendly. It comes in many colors and styles, so you can have red corrugated metal siding to give your home a farm look, or you can get sheets with the color and texture of wooden planks.
While it can corrode, rust, and is prone to dents, metal siding can last upwards of 70 years!
Fiber Cement Siding
If you want ultra-durable siding that looks great, fiber cement siding is for you. While it is on the pricier side, you can get the look of wood, vinyl, or cedar shake without the vulnerability that comes with them. Fiber cement siding generally lasts 30-50 years.
Wood Siding
There are a couple of popular types of wood siding — planks and shake. Wood plank siding usually comes in the form of boards that fit together like hardwood flooring. On the other hand, shake-style siding overlaps vertically, similar to shingles on a roof.
Wood siding has a unique visual appeal that’s hard to replicate. It’s also easy to customize it with paints or stains. It’s also eco-friendly, but it can be expensive and hard to maintain. You must regularly refinish it to protect it from the weather and insects like termites and carpenter bees.
Well-maintained wood siding can last around 25 years.
How Much Does Siding Cost?
The cost of siding is heavily dependent on the following variable:
- How many square feet of your home need new siding
- The market value of the materials
- Your geographic location because it affects labor and tax rates
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