SIDING

The type of home siding directly affects the overall appearance and the curb appeal of a home. There are many different types of home siding and each differs in installation methods, colors, textures, styles and general appearance. The choice in siding is vital to the overall look; it can create a sleek, modern appeal or the air of a rustic, country cottage.

Popular types of siding include aluminum siding, vinyl siding, wood siding, particleboard, shingles, and even stone veneer. Find the right face for your home with the many home siding options.

Using real stone as siding will make your house look great.It should last a long time, if installed by a professional mason, but it can be expensive. Popular stones include limestone, sandstone and granite. Stones can be cut in different ways (rough or natural). Stone must be sealed properly to ensure that water doesn't sneak into the cracks and make it split.

Brick is another popular choice. They are made of clay that has been fired and come in a variety of colors. It is durable (lasting perhaps 100 years), fireproof and resistant to insects and rot.

Selecting the best vinyl siding can be complicated; the choices in quality, color, design and appeal can make this decision taxing. Vinyl siding is available in almost any color imaginable from the brightest white to the deepest red. The quality of vinyl siding is also vast, from regular to premium qualities, and each manufacturer's grading process can also vary. In addition to premium vinyl siding's durability, it typically provides more design and style options. When upgrading to vinyl siding, consider the choices which best suit the remaining duration of residence in the home - it can greatly impact the final costs.

Fiber cement board siding or cementations siding is very durable. Insects can't eat it, nor will it burn or rot. So what is it? It's a mixture of ground sand, clay, Portland cement, and cellulose wood fiber plus water that has been cured using an autoclave. It is cheaper than wood and can be used in place of redwood and cedar. It is sturdier than wood and has to be painted less often.

Contact us today to schedule an in-home appointment with a Floor2Roofs representative to see all of your choices and receive a "No-Hassle Estimate" for your siding project.