Siding materials to consider for your home

Exterior renovations consistently top the list of projects that offer maximum return on investment, according to Remodeling magazineʼs annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Siding replacement is a popular exterior renovation and one ing & Siding. This material can be painted if homeowners desire a change of color down the line. This siding costs around $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot for siding and all trim accessories with an additional installation cost of $5.50 to $12.00 per square foot. The product is made of wooden strands that have been coated with wax for moisture resistance. A special zinc-based solution is added to protect against rot and insect infestation.

A similar product, HardiePlank™, is engineered from a blend of cement, wood fibers, fine sand, and water. It is similar in price point to the SmartSide and offers resistance to rot and insects. HardiePlank also can be repainted.

Engineered products can be more expensive to install and generally are not DIY renovations, which may deter homeowners working on tight budgets.

Wood siding

Wood is one of the oldest siding materials. It can be stained or painted and comes in a variety of styles, from boards to shingles. Itʼs a popular choice in historical homes or ones with classic, architectural details.

Itʼs important to note that wood is a combustible material that can be susceptible to water and insect damage. It also needs to be maintained continuously to look its best. This makes wood siding a true commitment on the part of homeowners. The cost is midrange between vinyl and engineered sidings.

Metal

Those interested in one of the most energy efficient options in siding can look no further than metal siding. Metal isnʼt just for roofing. According to Colonial Contracting, Inc., metal siding creates a uniquely modern appearance and comes in a variety of styles that complement homes.

Unlike fiber, wood or vinyl products, metal siding reflects the sunʼs rays and keeps interior temperatures cooler in the summer, a boon in hot climates but maybe not the most insulating option for cold climates. One potential pitfall is the possibility of rust, which would make metal siding a less ideal choice for those who live near the ocean.

The cost of metal siding is comparable to other siding products, at around $10 per square foot. These are a few of the siding options homeowners can investigate if theyʼre revamping the exteriors of their homes.

that can completely transform the look of a home.

Siding comes in a variety of materials, and homeowners can explore the pros, cons and affordability of each to make the most informed decision when replacing their existing siding. Factors to consider apart from price include durability, maintenance and aesthetics.

Vinyl

Vinyl siding is one the most popular siding materials in North America. That popularity is perhaps due to the relatively low cost of vinyl siding replacement, which Forbes Home estimates is between $6,150 and $15,900 to install for a 2,000-square-foot home. A wide array of color options as well as weatherproof protection makes vinyl siding worthy of consideration.

PVC, which is what vinyl siding is comprised of, also is quite fire-resistant. Potential pitfalls of vinyl are that it can fade more quickly than other siding materials and is sensitive to excess UV exposure.

Engineered

Engineered materials cost more than vinyl but are considered very durable. They can be advantageous in damp climates or ones where insects are problematic. LP SmartSide™ is a type of engineered hardwood that is very durable, so much so that a 50-year warranty often is offered for the product, according to First American Roof-

Anne Rae M. CONKLING

Anne Rae Mathers Conkling, 84, passed away on March 8, 2023 close to her son David Conkling and family in Park Ridge.

Anne Rae was born Jan. 24, 1939 in Tarrytown, N.Y., daughter to the late David “Bart” Mathers and Ethel Lang Mathers.

Anne Rae spent most of her younger years in Ossining, N.Y. where she met and married her late husband Allen Wells “Pete” Conkling in 1961.

She worked as a telephone representative for New York Telephone Company for over 35 years making lifelong friends.

In their early years of marriage, Pete and Anne Rae spent time in Japan during Peteʼs service in the U.S. Army.

Anne Rae spent her last 25 years enjoying family and friends while living between Tuckerton, N.J. and Stuart, Fla. She was involved with many clubs, charities, and civic organizations and was a longtime member of Saint Maryʼs Episcopal Church in Stuart and The Church of the Holy Spirit in Tuckerton.

Her home was always welcoming and filled with warmth and love. She enjoyed caring for others, gardening, reading, cooking but above all being a wonderful loving “Grandma-ma” to her three grandchildren: Devin, Dylan, and Taylor Rae.

Her life was filled with the love of her family and lifelong friendships, beginning in with her early years in Ossining, continuing in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., many of which remained throughout her life.

Tuckerton was also like home for the last 45 years where all her loving friends on “North Burgee” have added an abundance of unforgettable and loving, cherished memories.

Stuart, Fla. “Conquistador” has been a winter retreat for some 50 years as it has been in the family for generations — being one of the original owners within the community. Many lasting friendships, including her special group of ladies, created memories, occurrences, and wonderful experiences that blessed her life throughout.

Anne Rae is survived by her loving son David Conkling along with his wife, Dawn, and three wonderful grandchildren, Devin, Dylan, and Taylor Rae, as well as her cousin Robert Talbot of Ballston Spa, N.Y., whose hearts are surely broken.

The family will hold “Celebration of Life Memorials” in New Jersey and Florida at a later date.

Christine RUTHERFORD

Christine Rutherford, 77, of Bellevue, Wash., formerly of River Vale, died Feb. 17, 2023, of natural causes.

Services will be held in Westwood. Christine will be waked at Becker Funeral Home, 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday March 3. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrewʼs Catholic Church of Westwood at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3.

Born Christine Roth in River Vale on Feb, 27, 1945, she was the daughter of John and Eleanor Roth. Her sisters and brothers included Mary Roth Browne, John Kyran Roth, Regina Roth Susek, Damien Roth, and Joseph Roth. Christine graduated from St. Andrewʼs grammar school in Westwood, Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, and St. Johnʼs University in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Later in life, she earned a masterʼs degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

She was the beloved wife of Andrew Rutherford, of Westwood, until his death in 2002. They were married for 33 years. His career took their family to Illinois, Texas, Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota. Together they raised three sons: Dr. Drew Rutherford, a chemistry professor at Concordia College in Minnesota; Dr. Robert Rutherford, a biology professor at Seattle University in Washington, and Dr. Daniel Rutherford, and environmental engineer with the International Council on Clean Transportation in San Francisco, California.

Christineʼs beloved daughters in-law include Dr. Julie Rutherford, Liska Barker Rutherford, and Eiko Fujioka Rutherford. These woman blessed her with four grandchildren: Eliana Christine, Ross Andrew, Vivienne May, and Hannah.

Before her marriage, Christine worked as a group contract analyst with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Manhattan. After an 11-year stint as a stay-at-home mother, she re-entered the job market as a copywriter at KMNS/KSEZ sister radio stations in Sioux City, Iowa. She won several “Addy” awards for her creative work in radio. Over the years, she also worked as a freelance journalist, ghost-writer, switchboard operator, ice cream dipper, government documents clerk, customer service representative at a real phone company, and as a word processor at Farm Credit Service during the farm crisis of the mid-1980s.

In 1988, Christine enrolled in library school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtaining her masterʼs degree in library science shortly before her 45th birthday. She graduated second in her class and was inducted into Beta Phi Mu, an honorary professional society. Thanks were due to her husband for his urgings, encouragement, and for single-parenting three teenagers. Thereafter, she enjoyed a challenging and satisfying career in librarianship.

She was employed, 1991–2005, as reference and Internet services librarian at Northwest Iowa Library Services, serving 115 small rural libraries. Her work included fielding the most difficult reference and research questions, teaching continuing education, and consulting in the area of emerging electronic resources.

Each personʼs life has its challenges. As a college student, Christine commuted three hours, 45 min- utes five days a week to St Johnʼs University in Brooklyn, N.Y. She traveled via car, train, ferry, subway and then on foot. She was on campus during the 1965 blackout. During the 1966 transit strike she walked across the Brooklyn Bridge to get to class.

As a mother, her challenges included bearing three sons in four years; then as teenagers moving them in a span of nine months between Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota.

In the 1980s, she prevailed in a sexual discrimination lawsuit against an industry giant.

She survived the crushing grief of widowhood at age 56.

She traveled to Japan at age 58, and to Ireland at 61 and again at 62.

She had fortitude.

Marie T. SIPALA

Marie Teresa Sipala (née Assante), 95, passed away peacefully among family on Jan. 17, 2023. Marie was born in Providence R.I. on Oct. 29, 1927. Her family moved to The Bronx, N.Y., where she was raised and later met and married her soulmate, Domenic. (They met at Orchard Beach and were married at Mount Carmel church.)

Together they raised their family in Emerson, and later moved to Park Ridge, before retiring to Ortley Beach, N.J. and Marco Island, Fla.

Marie is predeceased by her loving husband, Domenic Sipala, in 2015; brothers Joseph and Anthony Assante, sisters-in-law Barbara and Laura Assante respectively, and sister Louise (Assante) Malta, brother-inlaw Sonny Malta.

She is survived by her sister Laura (Assante) Geberth and brotherin-law Vernon Geberth. Marie is survived by her four children: daughter, Meline Capello; sons Michael, wife Marcy; Anthony, wife Kathy; and John, wife Elaine.

She was a loving grandmother to Rebecca (Sipala) Kenny, husband Todd; Robert Sipala, wife Tara; Kristie (Capello) Sniffen, husband Ben; Greg Capello, wife Kristen; Michael Sipala, wife Kate; Richard Sipala, wife Stephanie; David Sipala; Melanie Capello; Janel Sipala; Tyler Sipala, wife Jennifer; and Natalie (Sipala) Jordan, husband Brad.

She was also the proud greatgrandmother of AJ and Alexa Kenny; Hannah and Gabe Sniffen; Gregory and Christopher Capello, Juliana and Olivia Sipala, Hailey and Jade Sipala and newborn Nora Marie Jordan.

Marieʼs love and pride extended also to her many nieces and nephews.

Marieʼs strength and love were felt by all and the void that she and Domenic have left in their family will never be filled.

For those wishing to celebrate Marieʼs life, the family welcomes you to join them for a memorial service and Mass at the Church of the

Assumption in Emerson on March 31 at 10 a.m.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

Margaret ‘Peggy’ ZOROVICH

Margaret “Peggy” Zorovich (Oliver), 79, passed away quietly at home on March 3, surrounded by family, following a brief hospital stay and home hospice care.

She is survived by her loving family, husband George, children Darlene Brozowski (John), Matthew Zorovich, Christine King (James) and Peggy Ann Zorovich, grandchildren Calvin, Casey and Kelly, brother Frank Oliver and sister Rita Oliver. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Rita, and brother John. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Peg was born in Wilkes Barre, Penn. on Sept. 14, 1943 to Francis and Rita Oliver, and soon after moved to Hellʼs Kitchen in Manhattan. She attended Sacred Heart, PS17 and Washington Irving schools.

She met her husband George in the neighborhood, married in 1962 and soon started a family. They purchased a first house in Cresskill, and in 1967 moved into their newly built home in Washington Township, where she lived until her passing.

Peg soon became involved in all of her childrenʼs lives…from Brownie scout leader to baseball team mother and many roles in between, including involvement in the parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Never the wallflower, Peg also enjoyed an active social life, often entertaining friends and neighbors on Kennedy Drive.

She had also earned many trophies as a competitive tennis player, and enjoyed extensive travelling throughout North America with George due to his career, often being the first to get everyone up to dance. Her smile would light up any room.

Peg came from a time when dinner for a family of six was cooked from scratch most days of the week, a responsibility she excelled at and is appreciated for. She was proud that her four children went on to graduate from college.

George and Peg cherished the memory of the celebration of their 50th anniversary with friends and family in 2012, and surpassed the milestone of their 60th this last year.

Arrangments were made through Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. The wake wast Monday, March 6. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, March 7 at St. Andrewʼs in Westwood, followed by burial March 7 at George WashingtonMemorial Park in Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, a donation St. Jude Childrenʼs Research Hospital would be appreciated.