A Wide Range Of Siding Choices
For many years the traditional way to protect the exterior of the house was to use wood siding, but over the past few years many people have recognized the advantages of using concrete siding and are now beginning to use this in far greater numbers. Essentially, the advantages of using concrete as a siding material is simply the fact that it is an extremely durable siding material which can protect a property for many years, and also is extremely low maintenance, needing nothing more than repainting every seven to 10 years.
The first thing you need to understand when installing concrete siding is this is a fairly heavy material, and therefore the structure of the property needs to be in good shape before you go ahead and commence the installation. The boards on which the siding will rest, commonly known as the backerboard, will need to be in excellent condition in order that it can hold the concrete siding without being damaged, and to enable the siding to do the protective job it is supposed to do to the exterior of the property.
Modern siding designs and colors
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Cement fiber siding now comes in various effects, which means it is suitable for many different types of homes, ranging from the modern architectural style to the traditional American colonial style. One of the more popular choices is concrete siding that has a wood grain effect, since this helps the property fit in well with a suburban or semi rural environment. Other traditional siding patterns and designs available in concrete include smooth siding, shingles, vertical, and both smooth beaded and textured beading siding types. The one you choose should really depend on how well you want the property to fit in with the surrounding houses, and whether you want to have a unique style that will make the property standout. If you want to have a unique siding style, it can be simply a case of choosing a traditional siding type such as a woodgrain effect, and then painting it with a particular or favorite color. It should be remembered that concrete siding can be painted very easily, and will not need to be painted more than every six or eight years. Some concrete siding manufactures will provide the units pre-primed, though many will also supply raw siding, which will add to the time needed to install, but will give more flexibility as to the final treatment. Various sizes available Sizes will usually vary from 7/16" to 1", with 1/2" and 3/4" being popular choices. But no matter the size it is also essential that you choose the correct corner trims, which can be vinyl rather than wood, something which again cuts down on maintenance. You also need to ensure that the installation is done to a high standard, perhaps joining the siding over a stud, and in ensuring the proper gaps are left at the wood casings and corner boards. From Cerber comes Summer Wheat siding, which can be ordered prefinished in several colors. The 2-tone siding gives an excellent finish, with the look of realistic wood. Low maintenance it has a 10 year finish warranty and a 50-year structural warranty. A great house insulator Concrete can also be a great insulator, though it is a good idea to use foam insulation board, in which case a professional siding contractor should be used to ensure the installation is done properly. As mentioned, the colors can be changed simply by painting the concrete once it is installed, though if you choose a screw on type of siding you will need to make sure that the painting can still be carried out effectively once the installation is complete, especially if you use a clip type installation. In terms of price, as with all things it is a good idea to do some research. Concrete siding costs can vary greatly depending on where you live and whether you go to a usual retail establishment or try to get a wholesale deal. Colorlok is one manufacturer worth mentioning, though you should take a look at a range of products before deciding, and it is always a good idea to take professional advice when you're having a large maintenance job such as a siding installation done on your property. Overall, concrete siding can be a great way to protect your property from the weather, being able to weatherproof it against wind rain and snow, and also gave great insulation as well. It may be more expensive than some cheap siding alternatives, but due to the fact that it is so long-lasting it can often end up to be a cheaper alternative in the long run. |
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