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Home Exterior: Home Interior: Around the Yard: Construction:Siding
Siding is the outer covering or cladding of a house meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather. Additionally, the siding on a building is a key element in the aesthetic beauty of the structure--a feature that directly impacts the property value. Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the type of siding you choose. As you shop for exterior siding, look for a material that suits the style of your house and also fits your lifestyle. Listed here are the most popular materials for exterior siding, along with links to resources to help you choose exterior siding.
Siding may be formed of horizontal boards or vertical boards (known as 'Weatherboarding' in many countries), 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.
Vinyl siding
Vinyl Siding is by far the most popular choice of house siding material. Not only is vinyl virtually maintenance-free, it comes in a large variety of colors and textures from which to choose. When choosing your siding, always keep in mind the effect the sun will have in terms of fading and shadowing. Vinyl siding is generally intended to look like wood or log siding, and comes in varying layouts and thicknesses. The general weather conditions in your area may also dictate what thickness you need (and therefore what investment you would need to make) in order to maintain the integrity of the siding for as long as possible.
Stone Siding
If you think of ancient monuments and temples, you know that stone is the most durable of all building materials. Granite, limestone, slate, and other types of stone are beautiful and nearly impervious to the weather. Unfortunately, they are also extremely expensive. Precast stone veneers and facings look and feel like real stone, but the prices are more affordable. Cultured Stone® from Owens Corning is one popular brand of precast stone veneers.
Stucco Siding
Traditional stucco is cement combined with water and inert materials such as sand and lime. Stucco has been used since the days of Renaissance Italy, and it can be finished in many ways for many different looks. Walls made of genuine stucco are hard, solid, and moisture resistant. Many homes built after the 1950s use a variety of synthetic materials that resemble stucco. Synthetic stucco will look authentic, but may not offer the same durability.
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