Cement Fiber Siding
Choosing the right siding for your home requires quite a balancing act. You have to consider your budget, your commitment to maintenance, the look you’re trying to achieve, and factors regarding insulation and durability. As you evaluate the many siding options available to you, don’t forget to consider cement-fiber siding for your New York home.
This siding is a great New York siding option. It’s a resilient composite of wood pulp and portland cement. This combination means that your home is covered in a termite-proof, as well as fire-proof and rot-proof wrapping that requires little upkeep.
If your home is more than 25 years old, it’s probably sided with a different product because cement-fiber siding is relatively new. What’s this siding all about? Here are a few highlights:
Plenty of Options
You can get this type of siding in clapboards or shingles and in a variety of styles and sizes. Some cement-fiber siding comes pre-primed, but it will have to be painted after it’s installed. If you like to change the look of your home periodically by painting the exterior, this is a great option.
Some Maintenance Required
Cement fiber siding isn’t quite as low-maintenance as vinyl siding, which never has to be painted. You should spraye it with a garden hose once or twice a year. Every few years you should inspect the caulked joints and re-caulk if necessary. Prunr foundation plants back so the siding isn’t exposed to too much moisture. And, of course, the siding will need to be painted every ten years or so.
It Lasts a Long Time
Warranties for cement-fiber siding generally range from 25 years to limited lifetime. It’s a heavy-duty product (with an emphasis on heavy–it takes two people to lift a single clapboard). If you don’t want to have to side your house again, this might be the option for you.
Climate
Fiber cement siding doesn’t become brittle in frigid temperatures like vinyl does. This is good news for New York homeowners. Also, salt air and high humidity have no effect on this type siding. When it’s properly installed, it can also withstand hurricane-force winds, up to 130 miles per hour.
