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Welcome to the site that was created by retired home improvement contractors with deep industry experience and love to talk about it.

We break down everything you need to know with no fluff and no jargon. Just clear, straightforward guidance to help you choose the perfect siding for your.

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Helpful Tips on Shopping for Home Siding. Real Advice, Real Results

Pro Tips on Choosing House Siding

Whether you are planning to give your home a new facelift or looking for a siding option that combines function and beauty, this site will help you navigate the choices available.

The siding on your home does much more than just cover your exterior walls. It plays a pivital role in defining your homes's aesthetics, it protects your house from harsh weather, saves on energy consumption, and enhances overall value.

Choosing the Best Siding

Choosing the best siding for your home is exciting if you just follow some simple shopping rules. Pick the look, pick the product, and pick the price.

Pick the look (style) of the siding that you think will go best with your house.
Choose the product, wood, vinyl, Hardie board or engineered wood.
Choose the siding that fits your budget.

Siding Types and Styles

These are the most common Types of house sidings.

Vinyl Siding; Most popular home siding. affordable, easy to insall. Low maintenance, never have to paint.
Hardie Board; Fiber cement, very durable, and low-maintenance. Weather resistant.
Cement Board: Strong, wood-like, termite resistant, fire resistant, harsh weather resistant, can withstand hurricane winds.
Engineered Wood; Looks just like wood, resists decay, rot, and insects Strong and very durable.
Wood; Classic look, high maintenance, more expensive.

Shown here is Board and Batten home siding.

Cedar Shake Siding in Straight pattern. Classic look. Rugged, natural.

If you are looking to upgrade your home's exterior, choosing the right siding is essential for enhancing your home's curb appeal, protecting it from the elements like rain, wind, snow. And, boosting it's overall value.

Our website will allow you to shop top brands of home siding and compare them to other products. Makes shopping much eaiser.

Why Choosing the Right House Siding Matters

Your siding is one of the first things people notice about your house. It sets the tone for curb appeal and can make your house stand out in the neighborhood, or not.

Why Siding Matters

Boost Curb Appeal. The siding is the first thing people notice about your home, makes or breaks a home's exterior appeal.
Protects Against Weather. Siding acts as a shield, protecting your home from rain, snow, wind, heat, and even hurricanes.
Increases Resale Value. High-quality siding gives your home a fresh, updated look that appeals to buyers and adds value.
Energy Efficiency. Helps reduce energy bills by adding a thermal barrier to your house.

What To Look For in Siding

Here are some Key Considerations to look for when shoping for house siding.

What To Look for in Siding

Durability. choose a material that can withstand your local weather conditions.
Energy Efficiency. Look for options that improve insulation and reduce energy costs.
Mimimal Maintenance. Choose materials that are easy to clean and maintain over time.
Style Options. Colors, Textures, thickness, and lengths. Clapboard, Board-Batten, and Cedar Shakes.
Finding A Good Contractor. Hiring the right contractor van make all the difference in the world on how your job turns out. We'll show you how to find them-and how to talk to them.
Cost. As a general rule you should buy the best quality siding that fits your budget and that you can afford.

Siding Styles Covered

Siding Styles is what the siding looks like. Clapboard, long horizonal panels. Board and Batten, Vertical boards with thin raised battens. Cedar Shake, Rustic-wood like shingles.

Highlighting popular types like Cedar Shake, Clapboard Board and Batten, Hardie Board, and LP Smart Siding,

How to Deal with Damaged Wood

Learn about what to do when you have these problems.

Water damaged, and rot on facia. Very common problem on older homes.

Water damaged facia is serious, should be repaired or replaced.

What do you do if you have these types of problems?

Water damage around your windows, soffit and/or facia.
Bad gutters or missing down-spouts.

If you have these problems, you need to walk around your house and point out the problems with your contractor. This is work outside the scope of just installing new siding and must be including in the scope of work.

Tips on Finding a Contractor

We will guide you on hiring qualified contractors and how to communicate effectively for the best results.

The whole purpose of our site is to provide comprehensive information to facilitate you the homeowner in choosing the perfect home siding for your geographic location, budget and curb appeal.

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Happy Shopping

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