Siding

No material defines the character of your home like its siding. Whether your home is a vintage Victorian with fishscales or plain lap siding, siding is available to define your home in a variety of different ways.
The following table provides the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular siding materials.

Siding Type

Advantages

Disadvantages
Solid Wood Siding
  • strong
  • classic appearance
  • versatile
  • can be stained or painted
  • expensive
  • high maintenance
  • susceptible to rot, split, mold, and mildew
Fiber Cement
  • durable
  • strong
  • resists moisture damage and termites
  • non-combustible
  • heavy
  • requires regular maintenance
Vinyl Siding
  • many colors and styles
  • attractive
  • maintenance free except for periodic cleaning
  • extremely durable
  • doesn´t rot, dent, or flake
  • inexpensive
  • may fade over time
Aluminum Siding
  • imitates wood look better than vinyl
  • no painting required
  • clean appearance
  • fireproof
  • low maintenance
  • long life span
  • moderately expensive
  • can be scratched and dented
  • subject to weather damage
  • higher insurance cost
Steel Siding
  • imitates wood look better than vinyl
  • no painting required
  • clean appearance
  • fireproof
  • low maintenance
  • long life span