Choosing siding material for a home or commercial building is a decision that should not be taken lightly. The building’s siding is one of the first things people notice, and it acts as the first line of defense for the rest of your home. There are many options (which we will discuss in detail later), and depending on the era, the popularity of material will gain and lose favor with consumers. For corrugated metal siding, the time is nigh.
The following list explains some of the reasons that steel metal siding panels are considered one of the best materials to work with these days.
Versatility
Vertical metal siding and corrugated siding panels are metal roofing panels used to clad or cover walls. However, not all metal roofing panels work seamlessly as siding. As a general rule, exposed fastener panels work best for siding. That said, metal siding can be applied to practically any home or commercial building, there really are no limits to where the material can be installed to give the building a great and rejuvenated new look.
Resistant
One of the significant benefits of metal is that it is resistant to three main hazards: pests, fires, and mold. For critters like woodpeckers and wood-eating insects like termites, they will find nothing to gnaw on with metal siding. When it comes to non-flammable materials, you can’t get much more fire resistant than metal siding and steel roofing.
Metal siding and roofing do not absorb moisture, which makes it an asset in the moist climate of Vancouver Island as long as it is not too close to the dense salt air from the Pacific. This also means mold and fungus can’t grow on it and rot it out which would happen with wood. In a damp or humid climate with a rainy season, this advantage is worth considering.
Environmental Friendly
Metal siding is at least partly made of recycled material. So, if one is installing metal siding or roofing, one can rest well knowing that industry standards ensure that the recycled content is anywhere from 25-70 percent. If metal cladding or roofing is at the end of its long life, it can be recycled (usually for cash!).
Adjustable
Whether the job is big or small, metal siding panels can be cut to large sizes to accommodate the project. In fact, lengths can range from very small to as long as 40 feet, so even with large buildings, standing seam metal can be made to look clean and effortless.
Low Maintenance
Galvanized metal siding is rust resistant and lasts a very long time. With maintenance, metal siding and roofing can function for fifty years before it needs replacing. Most weather systems have little effect on metal so things like snow, frost, rain, wind and even heat won’t damage the siding. However, one drawback with metal siding is that it can dent so if you live in a hail-prone climate. Metal roofing materials vary so one can pick and choose the alloy most suitable for their application.
Decided you’re interested in metal cladding? Phoenix Siding can help outfit your home or businesses’ roof or siding with their product. Contact them today at 250-758-3818 and ask about their product.