Why Side Your Home
Update The Appearance and
Increase the Value of Your Home
There once was a time when homeowners would venture outside every few years to repaint the exterior of their home. Time after time they noticed that the new paint just wasn’t lasting as long as they had hoped. What could save these poor homeowners’ time and hard earned money? If you find yourself feeling like one of these homeowners, then a siding installation might be the answer for you.
Choosing the siding that is right for your home is like selecting a jacket that will protect you from wind, rain and drastic temperatures. Siding refers to a material that is applied to the exterior of a structure as a finishing surface. Siding is also an important component of the design of your home. When selecting siding, certain things must be reviewed. Understanding the architectural design of your home, characteristics of materials and the local weather and lifestyle differences are very crucial to selecting the proper siding.
Climate plays a serious role in home siding. Being in the North east we face severe weather extremes, from hot, humid summers to cold winters. In such climates stucco construction does not hold up well. Siding adjusts well to these local conditions being resistant to rot and easily maintainable.
Today an assortment of siding materials exists in various designs and colors. The most commonly used materials include wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl and masonry.
Caccavale Building installs a wide variety of siding including, but not limited to:
Cedar Shingles
Cedar shingles look great in natural settings, so if the natural look is important to you, then cedar shakes may be the answer. The shakes or shingles are usually stained in earth tones, browns, or grays. This is a really great look with less upkeep than clapboard that needs painting periodically.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is a plastic made from PVC, or polyvinyl chloride. The advantages of never having to worry about rot and flaking paint makes this exterior covering attractive to many consumers.
Wood Clapboard
Wood siding has been used for hundreds of years, and seeing a 300-year-old clapboard house is testimony to the durability of wood when properly maintained. Cedar, pine, spruce, redwood, Cyprus, or Douglas fir are the woods used most often. Pine holds finishes extremely well, giving it added value.
For more information about your homes siding choices and how Caccavale Building Corp can help you acheive the appearance you want, call today!