Home Design; Top To Bottom advances of red or white cedar shingles is this siding can forgo paint and allow for aging to a nice Cape Cod silvery gray hue. Many homes on the Cape Cod use the cedar shingles with little maintenace other than occasional pressure washing for up to 20-30 years. Vinyl The low-maintenance advantage to vinyl siding has made it a very popular choice among homeowners. This means paying extra attention to the grade and quality of the siding in order to achieve your desired look. New designs can now imitate real wood siding, including seven inch reveal shingles giving you the style but also the durability to last through extreme weather conditions. To most the new vinyl shingles are almost impossible to tell from a painted cedar shingle. Fiber Cement Fiber cement siding is a composite material, and is generally installed in overlapping boards, much the way regular or wooden siding would be. It was developed as an alternative to the widely used ‘asbestos cement sheeting’, prominent until the mid-80’s but now banned in a number of countries due to the asbestos content, which we now know to be the cause of many deadly diseases. Fiber cement is also an eco-friendly solution that is resistant to termites and rot (unlike wood) but was previously unsuitable for use in cold and wet climates. Current leading manufacturer James Hardi now have a wide variety of siding products, guaranteed for use in all types of weather. There is more variety than ever to choose from these days when considering your siding options. Think not only about the material, but also the color; you might choose a siding product that already comes in an imitation finish, or you could choose to paint your siding in a durable finish that matches your surroundings and neighborhood. When choosing exterior siding for one’s home, there are
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lots of things to think about before making a decision. Just as important as your choice of siding is your choice of contractor. Be sure to find a licensed, trustworthy contractor, and always ask for proof of their insurance. Pay attention to the liability amount on their policy. Many condo associations require a mininum of 1 million liability whereas $500,000 may be enough for a small home.
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