Things to Consider When Choosing Siding for Your Home

Choosing the right siding for your home can be a big decision. You will want to pick siding that makes sense for your needs. Whether you have had some extensive damage to the home and you want to get it fixed before the lack of siding ruins the whole place or you are looking to go with something new to give the home a facelift, there are a number of things to consider about adding siding and choosing something that will be right for you. Some of the things that you need to consider when it is time to pick out siding for your home includes:

The Features of the Siding

You won’t be able to find one type of siding that will be perfect and cover everything. But you can pick out a few options that are the most important to you and then work from there when picking options. Your siding contractor will be able to work with you to figure out what is a good option based on your wants and needs, but a few things to consider include:

# Structure and durability: You will want to go with a type of siding that is going to work for the type of home you have and will be durable. No homeowner wants to spend all that time and money on their siding, just to turn around and have to do it again in a few years.

# Weather resistant: Weather is one of the hardest things on your siding and if you don’t pick out something that can handle the weather where you are, then that can be a problem. For example, wood siding can be nice, but if you live somewhere that rains all the time, you may not want to go with this option. For areas that get tons of hail and lots of really cold temperatures, the vinyl siding may not be a good choice.

# Appearance: You want your home to look nice when you are done putting the new siding on, so pick out a type that is going to look good on your style of home and in the neighborhood where you are.

# Cost per square foot. You don’t necessarily want to go with something that is cheap and will require you to fix it all the time or replace it in a few years. But finding something that provides a good value per square foot can be so important when you go shopping.

# Return on Investment: You can talk to your siding contractor to figure out which type of siding is going to provide you with the best return on investment for what you would like out of the siding.

# Maintenance and upkeep needs; There are some sidings that you will be able to choose from. If you do not want to go with something that is going to require a ton of work on your part, then you need to go with a siding option that will help with that.

The Type of Siding You Want

There are a few different types of siding that you are able to choose. Some are going to work better depending on the area where you are from and the weather conditions when you are there. If you are uncertain about what is going to be best for your home, you can either go with the siding that is already on the home, or you can talk to your siding contractor to see what is going to be good. Some of the options to consider include:

# Aluminum siding

# Stucco siding

# Stone veneer, which is fake stone

# Natural stone siding

# Brick siding

# Engineered wood siding

# Natural wood siding

# Fiber cement siding

# Vinyl siding

Choosing a Color for Your Siding

Once you have had a chance to figure out the type of siding that you would like to add onto your home, it is time to pick out a color. This is probably the most enjoyable part of replacing the siding. Maybe there is a color that you have always wanted on your home. This is a good time to go with it since you are already paying for and dealing with the change. You can also choose a color that makes sense for your neighborhood or one that fits with your HOA if there is one there. A few tips to keep in mind when choosing siding includes:

# Determine the siding type: You may find that the type of siding that you choose is going to limit the colors that you will get to go with. Vinyl will often be a good one if you want a lot of color options.
# Consider the style of the home: Home style is a good indicator of which color is going to work the best. You may find that a Victorian home is good for a lot of bold colors while a colonial home is good for some more grays and whites.

# Look at the other homes in the area: While you don’t have to match them exactly all the time, you may find that you can get a good idea for what is going to look nice and can help the home match the neighborhood if you look at some of the homes that are nearby. This can at least give you some ideas to get started with.

There are a lot of different siding materials that you can choose from, depending on what will work best for the look and feel of your home. Even your budget is going to come into play and can help you determine what type of siding will work the best for your needs. At Primo Roofing and Siding, we welcome you to come take a look at some of our amazing siding options to see if they are right for your needs. We are happy to provide a free consultation to see whether some of our options are right for you, and our goal is to make the whole process as simple as possible. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and to get started with siding your home.