Siding is the outer covering or cladding of a house meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather. On a building that uses siding, it may act as a key element in the aesthetic beauty of the structure and directly influence its property value. Replacing your siding is a great, and fairly inexpensive way to dramatically change the look of your home.
Siding may be formed of horizontal boards or vertical boards, shingles, or sheet materials. In all four cases, avoiding wind and rain infiltration through the joints is a major challenge, met by overlapping, by covering or sealing the joint, or by creating an interlocking joint such as a tongue-and-groove or rabbet. Since building materials expand and contract with changing temperature and humidity, it is not practical to make rigid joints between the siding elements.
Siding may be made of wood, metal, plastic (vinyl), masonry, or composite materials. It may be attached directly to the building structure (studs in the case of wood construction), or to an intermediate layer of horizontal planks called sheathing.
The most popular option today is vinyl siding. Vinyl is a durable material, looks fresh and clean, and the cost is reasonable. Aluminum siding is an alternative siding product. Both choices have their pros and cons.
Professional Home Improvement specializes in helping homeowners find the replacement cost for siding. We work with several manufacturers as certified installers, including Alcoa Siding, Mastic Siding, and Alside Siding.
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