Articles featuring tag: siding installation

It might not be the most exciting component of a home to talk about, but siding is an incredibly important barrier standing between the elements and everything you hold dear in your home. Unfortunately, siding doesn’t last forever, and the following are some of the most common siding problems that will cause it to be less effective.

1) Pests

If you’ve got wood siding, you know how pests can impact your siding, literally. Woodpeckers, for example, make themselves known with their incessant tapping as they work their way into your siding with ...

Just when you thought you already had too many decisions to make when it comes to residing your house, we’re going to add another – vertical or horizontal siding?

Yes, you’ve been racking your brain on what type of material to use – wood, fiber cement, vinyl or cedar – and you’ve probably tossed around colors and shapes, as well. But now you have another option, and you need to know the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal and vertical siding.

The pros of going vertical

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Replacing siding is one of the most impactful home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake. However, with so many choices of siding on the marketing today, and from so many vendors, the project can be intimidating and difficult to plan. However, a smart place to start is vinyl siding. It is among the most used siding materials, and there are many reason for that.

Homeowners’ first appeal to vinyl siding is related to cost – it’s among the least expensive siding materials on the market. Even for homeowners who have more extravagant budgets, vinyl siding might win out over other ...

Homeowners spend a lot of time and money on the interior of their homes. From redecorating to renovating entire rooms, much thought is put into what goes on inside our homes. What about the exterior? Is it time for a facelift to gain more curb appeal? And if so, when is the best time of year for installing new siding?

Considerations for choosing the best siding material

First off, the best time of year to install new siding depends on what type of material you’re using. Vinyl is an exceedingly popular choice of material for home siding, but it ...