Good House Siding
Fiber cement siding is low maintenance non flammable and termite resistant.
Good house siding. Today builders and designers consider fiber cement to be one of the overall best siding options that offers an ideal combination of value curb appeal and longevity. Although wood shingles and clapboard offer traditional charm they re very expensive wood clapboard is less expensive than shingles but still costs more than vinyl or fiber cement. Whether the metal is copper zinc aluminum or one of the various types of steel the beauty of metals is that they can be formed to meet required shapes curves and edges. House siding doesn t have to be bold or bright in color to be attractive.
Some siding is designed for vertical installation in a board and batten style. Fiber cement and composite siding. Aluminum siding is especially lightweight and cost effective. Offering the look of masonry stucco or wood at a lower cost fiber cement siding has become a popular siding choice for many homeowners.
This modern home uses wood look siding to pull the eye to the left along the deck as well as out away from the house under the eaves. The offset panels on the rest of the home help to set off the shape of the house overall. This home uses a crisp white trim to contrast the neutral tone of the siding creating a classic and natural appearance at the same time. Fiber cement siding and james hardie siding in particular is also highly attractive to homeowners and therefore has a good roi.
Both fiber cement and composite siding offer better durability. Available in a range of styles and textures factory painting or finishes are highly recommended. Others such as shingles clapboards or shakes are installed horizontally. Sometimes a neutral tone that suggests a natural wood color to the viewer can have just as powerful an impact.
These materials are a good option in neighborhoods where homeowner s association guidelines rule out vinyl and aluminum siding.