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Home Siding Considerations and Recommendations
A Look at Vinyl Home Siding, Cedar Siding,
Pine Siding and Masonite Siding
By Mark J. Donovan
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Home Siding is a critical component in the
home design and planning process of your home. There are so many types of home
siding and home siding colors it can become difficult for a homeowner to
determine what home siding is right for their home. The home siding article
below discusses vinyl siding, cedar siding, masonite siding, and pine siding. There are a number of siding choices a do it yourself homeowner can
consider. My
experience has mostly been with clapboard style siding, so my examples
and opinions are somewhat limited. But I'll review the types I am
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Pine Home Siding: I used this once on one of my homes and swear that I will
never use it again. Within 2 years the clapboards were cupping (curling)
and the nails were popping out. By the third year the home owner needed
to re-side the house. It is relatively in-expensive in the short term,
however you will pay for your decision again within 2-3 years.
Vinyl Home Siding: Definitely the most popular today. It comes in many colors,
textures and gauges (thickness of the Vinyl). It is very easy to
maintain and is very cost effective. A power spray wash once a year and
it looks like new. My only issue with it, is that it still "shines" and
is not as durable in high wind locations. If you can live with these
issues, then Vinyl siding is a good choice.
Masonite Home Siding: This has the texture of Cedar or Pine Siding, however a
lower cost point than Cedar. If installed correctly I have seen this
material wear very well over a 15-20 year period. They key is: Installed
correctly. If not installed properly, moisture can seep in, swell the
material and eventually lead to rot.
Cedar Home Siding: My preferred choice. Cedar holds up well to the environment
and provides a level of richness and texture that is still not
reproduced with Vinyl siding. It is however, quite a bit more expensive
(approximately 2X), and will require painting every 5 years or so.
How to Finance your Home Remodeling Project -
can help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is
required.
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