You see your home on a daily basis and you may not even notice it, but time wreaks havoc on its exterior surfaces. For a while, paint will cover the damage and in some instances, paint will even prolong the exterior surface materials, but eventually the age will begin to show. If you are one of those people who rarely paints their homes, its exterior could be in even worse repair than you realize. While most people think that paint is primarily meant to beautify the home, its real purpose is to protect the materials your home is made from.
Exposure to the sun will dry lumber and crack stucco. Excessive rain can soak into wood and cause cracks in the home’s exterior to spread. Over time the changes in weather extremes will damage any home no matter how well the paint is applied. When the siding becomes too damaged, it is time to contact the experts in House Siding Johnston. Unlike older homes which made use of wood planks for their siding, modern homes typically use a wood/fiber composite material. The benefits for the construction company include this material’s low cost and uniform appearance. While this material seems to hold up well for a while, it will eventually break down and need replacement.
Unlike new construction siding, most replacement House Siding Johnston contractors use vinyl as the preferred choice in replacements materials. There are several reasons for this preference. Vinyl siding offers the homeowner easy maintenance. It does not require painting and only needs the occasional cleaning with a mild detergent and water. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of styles which easily fits into any type of home construction, including traditional and shaker style siding. Vinyl siding is extremely durable and designed to last decades. Perhaps one of it’s largest benefits, vinyl siding comes with extra insulation. This insulation could be a huge benefit on any older home where the heating and cooling cost keep rising every year.
Replacement vinyl siding is a very reasonably priced upgrade for any home. The low cost and savings alone may be enough to have you considering Roof Replacement Clive while you are in the process of improving your home.
