Exterior Siding Trends in 2014
Look for bold colors, mixed siding materials, and premium trim for a more custom look and feel to exterior siding in 2014. There are more siding choices than ever in today’s construction and renovation market. Also, exterior siding projects are no longer as expensive as they once were.
With new premium vinyl siding choices that give a high end look, renovating your exterior or building with vinyl siding has never been more affordable. You don’t have to look to far to get inspiration for your next siding project with websites such as Pinterest.com or Houzz.com, there is exterior siding inspiration everywhere online.
The best return for your renovation money is without a doubt your exterior, and or what the house looks like from the curb. This is why people always mention the phrase curb appeal. After all your home is your biggest investment and eventually you most likely will have to sell your place. The most important reason to renovate or give your new home a good exterior is that you are simply to protect your home.
In 2014 look for the following in siding trends:
Stone Face
There are many choices in stone face siding design from using real natural stone to synthetic stone. You can give your home some fantastic curb appeal by strategically installing stone facing around the front of your home particularly around the entrance way.
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is still the most popular siding choice for new homes or exterior renovations. Phoenix Siding has a wide range of siding choices to offer our customers. Because of vinyl sidings versatility, cost effective, and availability in a wide range of colors and sizes, watch out for trends in siding to include vinyl siding along with other materials such as cedar and hardi..
Fiber Cement Board
A popular house exterior trend is the use of fiber cement siding. Fiber cement board is considered a “green” material because it is made primarily of cement. The latest styles in fiber cement siding include panels which resemble stucco, wood clapboards, and cedar shingles. Fiber cement is much more durable than wood and as a bonus is fire resistant. Another bonus is fiber cement board closely resembles real wood siding and is virtually maintenance free.
Cedar
Another trend is exterior siding is the use of cedar. Cedar is native to the westcoast, which means its durable, weather resistant properties make it ideal for siding. Since cedar can be expensive, using it in high visibility areas can go a long ways. You can stain cedar to color match and have it look good with almost any type of siding materials.