Why Fiber Cement Siding Needs Less Maintenance?

For homeowners residing in Oklahoma the fiber cement siding is quite a popular choice. This is mostly popular because of great style and less maintenance needs. The fiber cement siding installed by professionals increases value of the home as well as works on the curb appeal. Since this is easy to use you can wash it off using plain water twice a year and let it get inspected for a few times in a year.

This is a careful mixing of cellulose fiber, sand and cement. This is tough against weather elements as well as pests, wood rot, fading and more.

Stands against Weather

The James Hardie siding resists hail and the debris blown by wind in a stormy weather. This is tough against the cold and heat flow that is why it is the perfect one for extreme cold and heat of Oklahoma City. Chances are very less that weather will break down this exterior material.

Fire Resistant

The fiber cement siding stands strong against fire. It can easily resist combustion and the results are great. It does not allow flame spreading and controls smoke. Here is where fiber cement siding behaves differently than vinyl and wood siding.

Insect Proof

With wood siding the pests like termites, ants and stink bugs make a home. They with time will damage the siding and invade your home and come up with irreparable damage to a great extent. The termites and other wood bugs cost heavy for the homeowners in the United States worth billions.

No Moisture Damage

Water damage comes without an invitation. But when it is there sin a home nothing can be worse. It can cause swelled siding as well as cracks, chipped paints, mold and even rot. The hardie boards resist water and also prevent moisture intrusion.

The wood sidings are prone to mold and mildew growth and it can put the house at great risk. The fiber cement siding stays safe from all these and does not allow moisture intrusion. 

Deters Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers love wood sidings. They always tend to find a shelter and food and wood sidings are known to provide nests to insects. Woodpecker damage is very costly for repairing.  To keep woodpeckers from home you should install something that is non-appealing to them. James Hardie siding is durable and also impenetrable.

This is why at Salute Exteriors OKC we always prefer fiber cement siding. Make sure you have installed this at your home for the best protection.