Residential and Commercial Siding and
Siding
Installation Services St Louis Missouri
There are many
attractive siding choices today that can withstand
not only brutal Midwest weather but also severe
storms including hail and wind. Some common siding
options are:
- Vinyl siding
- Aluminum
siding
- Steel siding
- Fiber cement
siding
Vinyl
Vinyl siding is probably the most popular
type of siding installed on residential homes
today. It is affordable, versatile and very low
maintenance. Usually all it requires is an
occasional wash with the garden hose. There are
literally hundreds of colors and styles to
choose from, allowing you to completely
customize the appearance of your home. Vinyl
siding comes with a manufacturer’s lifetime
warranty.
Aluminum
Aluminum siding is also a relatively
inexpensive choice for residential homes and has
been widely used through the past few decades.
It is stronger than vinyl siding and less
susceptible to damage from storms and
weathering. The factory finish of aluminum
siding is good for the life of the product.
Fiber Cement
Fiber
cement siding comes in a variety of textures
that give the appearance of wood. It is very
durable and termite resistant. Fiber cement is
water resistant and must be painted or bought
already painted through the factory. Most
manufacturers offer a 50 year guarantee. Due to
its cement, sand and cellulose fiber
composition, it also has a higher insulation
value than vinyl or aluminum.
Stone Veneers and Fabricated Stone Siding
Stone veneers and fabricated stone siding
are lightweight products and do not require
footings or foundations like actual stone. They
are attractive and usually are not
distinguishable form actual stone, many times
being molded from real stones. There is an
extensive variety of color and shape choices, as
well as mortar color variety.
Eco-friendly
Siding Options
One
easy way to make your home more eco-friendly and
energy efficient is to utilize house wraps or
insulation board to increase its R-value. There
is a wide variety of insulation and house wraps
to choose from and they can all be used with
virtually any siding material available.
Fiber cement
siding is a composite material that is
resource-efficient, durable, low maintenance and
offers a very good fire rating compared to metal
and wood siding. The wood fiber is reclaimed
from wood processing waste and harvested from
small diameter, fast growing tree species. The
material lasts longer than standard choices and
many offer 10+ year finish warranty, reducing
the frequency of repainting.
