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Hot home design:
4 things to consider when choosing siding
Selecting new siding is one of the
most important curb appeal decisions
homeowners face when
building new or remodeling an existing
home. With so many options - both
classic and modern materials - there's
a lot to consider.
Many manufacturers are now combining
traditional styles and materials
with advanced technologies, delivering
a product homeowners can love for
years to come. Among all the options
on the market, vinyl siding - with its
various styles, textures and colors - remains
the most-used product. In fact,
2016 marked 22 straight years that vinyl
siding held the top spot in cladding
for new single-family houses, according
to the U.S. Census Bureau's annual
home report. This material has come
a long way since it was introduced in
the 1950s, with manufacturers such
as Ply Gem Building Products making
strides in research and development
eff orts for design and performance.
Whether you are building a new home
or remodeling, there are four key considerations
every homeowner should account
for when determining which siding option
will best meet his or her needs: durability,
design, maintenance and affordability.
DURABILITY
Siding selection is typically a oncein
a-lifetime decision, making durability
a key factor for many. Homeowners
should look for a siding option that is
resistant to every element, including
rain, wind and even the sun. Manufacturers
now off er siding products with
technologies that resist the damaging
impact of the sun, preserving color for
the lifetime of the home. Options, like
Ply Gem's Mastic Vinyl Siding SolarDefense
Refl ective Technology, expand
exterior home design with darker, ontrend
colors that can make your home
the envy of the neighborhood.
DESIGN & COLOR
Today, the most overwhelming decision
for many when considering siding
options can be style and color - but it
doesn't need to be. There are several
primary siding material options available
to homeowners - vinyl, aluminum,
steel, wood, brick, fi ber cement, stucco
and stone - and countless color and style
options within each material type. To
help you determine what might look
best, seek the advice of a siding specialist
like a contractor, builder or architect
for help. They can educate you on color
coordination and what would go well
with the neighborhood, while still
giving personalized options for your
home. Also check out online resources
like Ply Gem's home exterior visualizer
to experiment with diff erent options
and customize your style.
In fact, more than 400 vinyl siding
colors have been certifi ed for color
retention, according to the Vinyl Siding
Institute (VSI). The variety off ers
homeowners a virtually endless palette
of fade-resistant colors, from pastels to
deep hues, combined with trim, accents
and accessories. Look to manufacturers
like Ply Gem that off er complementary
solutions for the entire exterior.
MAINTENANCE
Beyond style and color, homeowners
are also seeking siding that is low maintenance,
which reduces or eliminates
the cost and personal time expended
for proper upkeep. Each siding material
type has a diff erent level of care and
maintenance required. Vinyl typically
requires just soap and water for periodic
cleaning, and no need to paint, stain or
caulk, which means little maintenance
over the long term. Wood and fi ber cement
can require repainting every fi ve
to seven years. Stucco will need to be
repainted and sealed. Brick and stone require
repointing of mortar. The earlier
point about durability plays a part here
too, ensuring that the option you select
is free from potential time-consuming
and costly repairs due to storm damage
such as wind and moisture.
AFFORDABILITY
Lastly, establish a fi nancial plan and
budget. By doing this homework up
front, you can have a more informed
consultation with potential contractors
and better ensure that estimates are
aligned with your budget. Don't forget
that sometimes investing a little more into
the project up front may reduce issues
and maintenance costs down the road.
As you look to select new exterior
siding, be sure to keep in mind these
important factors - durability, design,
maintenance and aff ordability - to make
the best choice possible for your home
and lifestyle. To get started on siding
your house, look to manufacturer
websites such as plygem.com for siding
choices, as well as home visualizer and
color selection tools that help homeowners
experiment with diff erent colors
and textures before making a decision.
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