Siding and Residing Contractors
Define your home with new siding and trim
No material defines the character of your home like its siding. Whether your home is a vintage Victorian with fishscales or plain lap siding, siding is available to define your home in a variety of different ways.
 Siding defines the character of your home. The following table provides the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular siding materials. Your contractor may also suggest others that are more appropriate for your home.
| Siding Type |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Solid Wood Siding |
- strong
- classic appearance
- versatile
- can be stained or painted
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- expensive
- high maintenance
- susceptible to rot, split, mold, and mildew
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Fiber Cement |
- durable
- strong
- resists moisture damage and termites
- non-combustible
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- heavy
- requires regular maintenance
|
Vinyl Siding |
- many colors and styles
- attractive
- maintenance free except for periodic cleaning
- extremely durable
- doesn´t rot, dent, or flake
- inexpensive
|
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Aluminum Siding |
- imitates wood look better than vinyl
- no painting required
- clean appearance
- fireproof
- low maintenance
- long life span
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- moderately expensive
- can be scratched and dented
- subject to weather damage
- higher insurance cost
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Steel Siding |
- imitates wood look better than vinyl
- no painting required
- clean appearance
- fireproof
- low maintenance
- long life span
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- moderately expensive
- can be scratched and dented
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