Deciding on the best siding for the exterior of your home involves more than just aesthetics. You want siding that protects your family from whatever nature flings at your house in addition to a siding material that lasts.

The scope of maintenance for keeping your siding looking great and lasting as long as possible should also be considered. However, if you’re also looking to improve the looks of your home façade, there exist additional ways to select siding.

Consider the colour that will best suit your home and neighbourhood. Select a colour combination that harmonizes with your surroundings. For example, a locality with a craftsman vibe would suit a variety of siding material and colour combinations. Exposed cedar beams in the entryway and stone porch supports provides attractive accents.

What’s more, metal cladding and vinyl are available in a fantastic array of colours for a neutral or colour popping affect. On the other hand, cedar siding may be left unstained for a rustic feel or stained any colour for artistic swagger and extra weather protection.

Decide what type of siding material works best for you and your project.

  1. Wood Siding: Comes in clapboard, board and batten, shakes and shingles styles. Cedar and pine offer a timeless aesthetic and a natural warmth to the overall look. Wood may be painted or stained for protection from weather and UV ray damage as well as treated with fire-retardant. Colour possibilities are endless.
  2. Stone Veneer: This is an excellent choice for covering up unsightly concrete foundations. Stone modernizes the look of home exteriors and combines beautifully with wood and vinyl siding.
  3. Vinyl Siding: Affordable, durable, and easy to install, vinyl siding comes in countless styles and colours, making it a cost-effective and versatile siding selection.
  4. HardiePlank Siding: One of the most popular and durable man-made fiber composite sidings, HardiePlank closely resembles wood and offers protection from ants. It may be painted and primed before or after installation in limitless colours. Although pricey, HardiePlank comes with an extensive warranty and fire-resistant treatment.
  5. Metal Cladding: Available in a variety of styles and colours and resists cracking and corrosion. Tough steel siding is easy to maintain and does not absorb heat or moisture like other siding materials. Metal siding is energy efficient as well and popular for modern builds. 

Bear in mind exterior trim in conjunction with the siding. The casing treatment around door openings and windows may require replacement. Deteriorating trim should absolutely be replaced at the same time as your new siding installation. New trim should also be compatible with your siding in both appearance and performance.

Modern homeowners should opt for energy efficient siding. Heating and cooling costs and the carbon imprint of managing these costs can be significantly mitigated with the right type of siding. Installing new siding gives builders the opportunity to eradicate energy-wasting drafts with modern technological advances.

Phoenix Siding can install house wrap on any home in central Vancouver Island. Not only does this reduce heating and cooling costs, but it reduces outside noise and makes the home interior more comfortable for everyone.

Finally, are you planning on selling your home soon? Then you should create the best possible curb appeal with your home siding. Whether a classic neutral colour combination with white trim, a bold pop of drenched red or blue metal cladding accented by natural stonework, or a rustic cedar shingle look, your siding is the first impression potential home buyers have of your home. Get in touch with our experts at Phoenix Siding for assistance in choosing your siding. We’ve been installing cedar, HardiePlank, vinyl, and other types of siding since 1990. Trusted and qualified, our commercial and residential siding services will make your next new build or exterior renovation sensational.