Composite Siding and Its Advantages
Siding gives your home extra protection against the elements while adding value to your property. When it comes to choosing your siding, you’re guaranteed to have an abundance in options. One option is composite siding, which has many advantages for homeowners.
Types of Composite Siding
Composite siding is available in two types: fiber cement and oriented strand board (OSB). The former is made from a mix of cellulose fibers, cement and sand. However, this also makes the product heavy, resulting in a difficult installation. OSB, on the other hand, is the most common option since it’s usually made from sawdust and a bonding agent.
- Durability – Whether fiber cement or OSB, the material is guaranteed to resist certain types of damage. For instance, despite its risk of moisture damage, OSB offers you great protection against rot and termite damage. Tiber cement board, meanwhile, is not only resistant to termites, but also water and fire damage.
- Affordability – Composite siding is said to be much more economical compared to hardwood siding due to its long lifespan.
- Low Maintenance – If you live a busy life, composite siding may be the better choice. Due to its durability and longevity, you don’t have to worry much when it comes to its maintenance. In fact, repainting will be the only maintenance issue you’ll ever have to worry about, which you’ll only need to do once at least every 15 years.
- Curb Appeal – Siding plays an important part in increasing your home’s curb appeal. Thanks to its wide array of colors and textures, you can customize your siding’s appearance according to your needs, wants or how it’ll best fit your home. If done right, this can be a great boost to your curb appeal, especially since composite siding doesn’t fade easily, even in harsher climates.
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