Top 3 Reasons Fiber Cement Sidings Are Becoming Massively Popular
A home’s exterior siding is meant to protect your home from elemental damage. It is also a great way to add some visual appeal to your property. Fiber cement sidings are fast becoming popular among homeowners. The material fiber cement is made from a blend of cement, sand, and cellulose. Fiber cement siding can be made to mimic the look and feel of real wood, but it is way more durable and relatively low maintenance.
Siding companies offer fiber cement siding in a vast variety of colors and finishes. They can also be repainted in a color of your choice. The only downside to fiber cement is that it can be more expensive, but considering the return on investment, one would say it is worth the extra few bucks.
The material is resistant to chips, blisters, and abrupt peeling. It is also non-combustible.
Benefits of Using Fiber Cement Siding in Your Home:
Aesthetic Points
Perhaps the greatest advantage of using fiber cement siding in your home is the aesthetic brownie points. It is versatile in its color variations and finishes. You can also get the siding company to repaint the boards if you get bored of the color after a couple of years. Apart from the visual appeal, fiber cement siding boards also come in different lengths and thicknesses. With finishes resembling wood, clapboard, and even stucco, the material is ideally suited for buildings with both traditional and modern architecture.
Low Maintenance
We already talked about how fiber cement siding is one of the costlier options, but you would be pleasantly surprised to know that once you are done with the installation, the maintenance costs are incredibly low. Fiber cement cladding does not wrap, and the absence of overlapping seams ensures that mold and mildew growth is prevented. For maintenance, we recommend a simple spray down with mild soap solution, followed by a once over with a long-handled, soft-bristled brush. Depending on where you live and how much dust your siding accumulates, you can clean your siding every six to twelve months.
Superior Strength
The third but easily the most important benefit of fiber cement, as highlighted by siding companies, is the superior strength harbored by the material. In addition to being highly impact-resistant, it is also resistant to fire (this means your house will incur lesser damage from a house fire). Fiber cement sidings are also great against harsh weather conditions like torrential downpours, hailstorms, and tornadoes that are so common here in Oklahoma City.
The material holds up great in the face of wearing, wrapping, rot, and pest infestations. Most companies offer a factory finish guarantee of ten to twenty years.
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