Vinyl Siding and Alternate Siding Options
Your house siding is one of the most important parts of your home. Not only visually pleasing, it also protects and preserves your home against the elements- from the cruel heat of summer and the biting cold of winter.
In earlier times, wood siding was the only practical option for home siding. With technological advances, this is no longer the case. New manufactured products such as vinyl siding, composite, fiberboard and stone can add a dramatic flair to your home and eliminate the need for constant maintenance.
HOUSE SIDING SELECTIONS
Vinyl Siding is made from a plastic resin that’s melted and extruded into sheets. The sheets are then stamped to make them look like wood-fibre or other designs. Additives are added to improve impact resistance and to resist the fading effects of UV. Due to improvements in extruding and dying technology, vinyl siding is now available in dark colors and carry lifetime color warranties. No longer limited to just light colors, you can punch up your exterior profile without the heavy cost! Vinyl Siding can come insulated, this gives you all season insulation, guaranteed durability with impact resistance of up to 300%, noise reduction and resistance to hurricane force winds. Accent your home siding project with vinyl shakes or stone in many styles and colours.
Fibre Cement Siding commonly referred to as James Hardie Siding or composite siding it is composed of a mixture of cement, sand and wood fibres. Heavy and durable, fibre cement siding is fire resistant, impervious to rot and insect infestation and does not deteriorate due to UV rays. Since composite siding is pressed from concrete, many different designs are available; from vertical and horizontal siding to architectural details such as scallops, battens and other various trim materials. Composite siding can come raw (which needs to be painted) or prefinished from the manufacturer. Fibre Cement siding is warrantied for up to 50 years- which is a testament to its quality and durability.
Engineered House Siding has a technological edge over wooden siding. They are engineered to eliminate flaws, resist rotting and are easier to maintain. Using particleboard material such as OSB to create a core, layers are laminated together to create a strong siding product. Engineered siding is also coated with special additives and treatments to prevent rotting and mildew. Over the substrate a overlay is installed that is embossed to look like various different wood-grains. Warranties of up to 30 years provide peace of mind for the longevity of your siding products.
Cultured Stone Some of the most beautiful buildings in the world are fashioned out of natural stone- marble, slate and granite. Although beautiful and long-lasting, these materials are difficult to implement in home construction. Their massive weight requires complex support structures which are not usually available or practical in residential applications. Also, the great cost involved in mining and transporting these materials from their origins makes the cost quite prohibitive. Manufactured or cultured stone allows you to take advantage of lighter-weight materials such as cement and lighter stones such as pumice to give you the beauty of stone. From cobble and castle stones to limestone and river rock, hundreds of styles and colors are available to accent your home’s exterior.