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- Wood: Wood is naturally weak against fire. While fire retardant can be applied to wood, it will still catch fire when exposed to fire long enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Vinyl: Vinyl starts warping at high temperatures so you can just imagine what will happen in a fire. And as vinyl siding melts, panels can catch fire and contribute to a possible blaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Fiber Cement: Fiber cement<\/a> is fire-resistant so it will not burn.<\/a> This means it can withstand high temperatures so you also won\u2019t have to worry about warping during the warmer months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nVersatility<\/h4>\n
Visual appeal is a very important factor when it comes to siding. Having plenty of options available is crucial to making sure you choose siding that will match the rest of your home perfectly.<\/p>\n
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- Wood: While the appearance of wood is something that some people cherish, it\u2019s generally just one look being provided to you. Good for you if you\u2019re one of those who like their wood grain but bad if you\u2019re looking for actual color options. Wooden siding can be painted but it\u2019s also a shame to cover up its natural appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Vinyl: Vinyl siding is available in a range of colors so it\u2019s not difficult to find one that will complement your home\u2019s existing color scheme. However, it does fade over time, so you\u2019ll either have to paint or replace it to get it looking attractive again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Fiber Cement: Thanks to factory-applied colors, fiber cement siding gets to offer long-lasting finishes.<\/a> In fact, the colors last so long that you\u2019d sooner change it because you\u2019ve gotten bored with what you have rather than actually needing to. Should you feel the need to change siding colors, you can have fiber cement siding painted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nWeather Resistance<\/h4>\n
Weather resistance refers to a siding’s ability to withstand or resist damage caused by various elements such as the wind, rain, humidity, and temperature.<\/p>\n
Wood: Treated wood provides good moisture resistance, but requires a lot of maintenance to keep it waterproof. Untreated wood can rot and weaken after constant exposure to water and humidity.<\/p>\n
Vinyl: Vinyl is immune to moisture damage so it is better than wood in that respect. However, the siding material tends to get brittle over time, especially during cold weather.<\/p>\n
Fiber Cement: Fiber cement siding<\/a> is like vinyl in that it resists moisture damage well. However, unlike vinyl, it performs reliably regardless of temperature so you don\u2019t have to worry about brittleness.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThickness<\/h4>\n
Thickness helps in making your home’s siding more resistant to impact caused by flying debris or other objects, which also helps reduce damage caused by strong winds during storms or hurricanes.<\/p>\n
Wood: Wooden siding is capable of great impact resistance but only if the siding material is thick enough.<\/p>\n
Vinyl: Vinyl siding features thin panels so it offers very little impact resistance. In the presence of hail, it is not unknown for vinyl siding to end up with dents, dings, and even holes.<\/p>\n
Fiber Cement: As fiber cement siding offers better impact resistance than wood at the same thickness, it’s possible to have thinner panels without sacrificing durability and installation ease.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nChoosing the Best Siding for Your Home<\/h4>\n
Different homes have different needs and getting to know siding options available to you is a key step in addressing those needs. To learn more about fiber cement siding<\/a> or siding installation in general, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your local siding expert today.<\/p>\n
- Fiber Cement: Thanks to factory-applied colors, fiber cement siding gets to offer long-lasting finishes.<\/a> In fact, the colors last so long that you\u2019d sooner change it because you\u2019ve gotten bored with what you have rather than actually needing to. Should you feel the need to change siding colors, you can have fiber cement siding painted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Vinyl: Vinyl siding is available in a range of colors so it\u2019s not difficult to find one that will complement your home\u2019s existing color scheme. However, it does fade over time, so you\u2019ll either have to paint or replace it to get it looking attractive again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Wood: While the appearance of wood is something that some people cherish, it\u2019s generally just one look being provided to you. Good for you if you\u2019re one of those who like their wood grain but bad if you\u2019re looking for actual color options. Wooden siding can be painted but it\u2019s also a shame to cover up its natural appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Fiber Cement: Fiber cement<\/a> is fire-resistant so it will not burn.<\/a> This means it can withstand high temperatures so you also won\u2019t have to worry about warping during the warmer months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Vinyl: Vinyl starts warping at high temperatures so you can just imagine what will happen in a fire. And as vinyl siding melts, panels can catch fire and contribute to a possible blaze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n