If you’re looking to replace your home’s siding, you have an abundance of good siding on the market to choose from. It all depends on what siding benefits you prioritize. If energy efficiency ranks high on your list, then you’ll need siding that can insulate the home well, which means siding that resists heat transfer. The measure used to indicate …

Since its debut in the 1950s as an alternative to dent-prone aluminum siding, vinyl siding has been one of the most cost-effective and durable building products for homes. This helps to explain vinyl siding’s immense popularity across the country. But, if you’re planning a siding replacement project and want an upgrade from vinyl without spending a fortune, polymer siding is …

Whether a home is a rental or a primary residence, it represents a sizable investment. As such, it requires a measure of upkeep if you want to preserve or boost its value. For a high-value home improvement project, siding installation ranks as one of the best. After all, siding covers most of a home’s exterior. But, of course, the quality …

So, you’re thinking of a home exterior upgrade. Congratulations. You’re on your way to making a smart home improvement decision. Two of the most cost-effective exterior upgrade projects are whole-house painting and siding installation projects. Both can enhance curb appeal like no other project can, potentially adding appreciable value to your property. The question is, which project can be considered …

The color of the house is always one of the first things potential buyers notice. So, even if you don’t intend to sell your home right away, picking a siding color that’s appealing to potential buyers might be a smart idea. Choose Neutral Colors Neutral colors like white and gray are best for resale value because they appeal to the …

Siding replacement is a major investment. After all, siding is designed not only to beautify the exterior of a home but also to protect it from the elements. For your siding investment to pay off, you want to choose siding that can last a long time. While the life span of your siding depends on a number of factors, including …

Few home remodeling projects are as impactful as siding replacement. That’s because siding makes up most of your home’s exterior and provides several performance and design functions. Thinks about it: Siding should be able to protect your home from the elements and continue to look good no matter what Mother Nature throws at it. Of course, not all siding is …

If you’re shopping for new house siding, you may be stuck deciding between polymer and vinyl siding. You know you don’t want wood siding due to its costly and tiresome maintenance requirements. Metal siding oftentimes offers poor insulation (from both heat transfer and noise infiltration). And certain types of fiber cement siding can absorb moisture, making that a no-go as …

If you’ve been researching siding options, you’ve no doubt come across a mention of polymer siding. Although polymer siding is not quite as well-known as other cladding options—in large part because it hasn’t been on the market for as long as those alternatives—it offers a number of benefits to today’s homeowners. So, what is polymer siding, exactly? Polymer siding is …