Metal Siding
Aluminum and steel siding systems look similar to horizontal wood siding but don't require as much maintenance. These systems can be applied right over old siding but are easier to apply over solid sheathing.
Steel siding is the most durable in snow country, or in areas of severe cold. Both steel and aluminum siding are more expensive than vinyl siding, but they offer greater energy efficiency than vinyl, which translates into lower heating and cooling costs for years to come. Metal siding can also withstand more heat than vinyl, as in the case of fire.
If your home is sided with aluminum, you may be able to use some vinyl specialty parts. Otherwise, you can get custom-bent aluminum pieces for some architectural features, but these tend to be expensive and not very authentic looking. Sometimes it is necessary to paint aluminum siding just like wood. But, a paint job similar to one used for cars ensures a long life.
Wood Siding
Wood siding is milled in various patterns for both horizontal and vertical application. Wood siding is usually, but not always, applied over solid sheathing and a layer of building paper. Horizontal patterns are nailed through sheathing into studs; vertical patterns generally are nailed to horizontal nailing or furring strips. Horizontal sidings are always applied so that each board overlaps the one below it. In some cases, the edges are milled to interlock, as they are all vertical patterns.
Manufactured in sheet form, wood panel hardboard and plywood sidings are available in a standard width of four feet and standard lengths of eight, nine, and 10 feet. Made in a variety of thickness and patterns, sheet sidings are often applied directly to wall studs, without sheathing.
One benefit to choosing wood siding is that there are many options to choose from today. Some of the more popular choices include wooden lap board, tongue and groove siding, and split log siding, which resembles the interior of a log cabin.
With the many different types of wood siding available, it's easy to create a very unique exterior for your home. And, with proper maintenance wood siding will last you for many years to come.
Disadvantages of wood siding include possible mold growth, wood rot, or pest infestation. Proper maintenance, however, can prevent these
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Cost of Vinyl Siding
There are a lot of reasons that vinyl siding has risen to become one of the most popular materials on the booming home siding market, but perhaps the biggest of these is cost. Vinyl siding cost remains one of the cheapest options in the business, and when you combine that with a siding material that is attractive, durable, and nearly maintenance free, it's easy to see why vinyl siding remains a homeowner favorite.
How much does Vinyl Siding Cost?
As with any building material, the answer to this question is going to vary. Vinyl siding cost is dependent on many factors, including style, quality, thickness, durability, insulative properties, installation, and UV protection. As a ballpark figure, however, quality vinyl siding cost, along with installation, can run anywhere from $2 to $10 per linear foot. You can get cheap vinyl siding prices for as little as $1 per linear foot if you're willing to install it yourself, though keep in mind that this is a bottom tier material, and vinyl siding is worth spending a little extra on for reasons we'll mention in a minute.
Figuring the Vinyl Siding Cost for your Home
We've established that vinyl siding prices run $2 to $10 per linear foot, but what does that mean for your home when it comes to total cost? To figure that out, you'll need to multiply those numbers by the exterior square footage of your home. To get a rough estimate of your exterior square footage, add the length of your home to the width, multiply that by two, and then again by 10. For a 50 foot long home that is 10 feet tall and 20 feet wide that comes to 1,400 exterior square feet you've got to cover ((50+50+20+20)x10=1,400). Do a little more math and you'll find that your vinyl siding prices should run anywhere from $2,800 to $9,800, not including extras and unexpected expenses. As with any major home improvement job, the unexpected is the norm, not the exception. Vinyl siding prices are no different.
How much does Vinyl Siding Cost?
As with any building material, the answer to this question is going to vary. Vinyl siding cost is dependent on many factors, including style, quality, thickness, durability, insulative properties, installation, and UV protection. As a ballpark figure, however, quality vinyl siding cost, along with installation, can run anywhere from $2 to $10 per linear foot. You can get cheap vinyl siding prices for as little as $1 per linear foot if you're willing to install it yourself, though keep in mind that this is a bottom tier material, and vinyl siding is worth spending a little extra on for reasons we'll mention in a minute.
Figuring the Vinyl Siding Cost for your Home
We've established that vinyl siding prices run $2 to $10 per linear foot, but what does that mean for your home when it comes to total cost? To figure that out, you'll need to multiply those numbers by the exterior square footage of your home. To get a rough estimate of your exterior square footage, add the length of your home to the width, multiply that by two, and then again by 10. For a 50 foot long home that is 10 feet tall and 20 feet wide that comes to 1,400 exterior square feet you've got to cover ((50+50+20+20)x10=1,400). Do a little more math and you'll find that your vinyl siding prices should run anywhere from $2,800 to $9,800, not including extras and unexpected expenses. As with any major home improvement job, the unexpected is the norm, not the exception. Vinyl siding prices are no different.
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Right Siding for Your Home!
When you are looking at the options that are available for siding your home - whether you're renovating the property or you are going to be building a new home from the foundation up - there are a number of things that you will want to consider. One of the primary choices that you will need to make when you choose siding for your home involves the type of siding that you will use.
The appearance that you want your home to have, your lifestyle and even the construction of your property will have an impact on the exterior siding that you choose - and the material that the siding is made of. Therefore, when you are looking into the options that are available for siding your home, one thing that you'll want to be sure of is that you understand what siding materials are available.
The most basic siding that you're going to find is made from sheets of PVC plastic. While vinyl siding will not rot, there are some concerns about the impact of PVC plastics on the environment and there are also cases in which vinyl siding cracks, fades or simply stops looking as nice as it did when you installed it. Similar to vinyl sheet siding - if you like the idea of siding with vinyl but don't like the look of the sheets - is vinyl coating. When it's done well, it looks great, but there have been a number of complaints from homeowners whose contractors did not properly mix the polymers and resins before applying them to the home.
Those who are looking for the easy maintenance that comes with vinyl siding who are looking for an alternative to vinyl are going to want to be sure that they are looking into aluminum siding. This option is fireproof and won't crack the way vinyl sometimes does, but the color can fade and the material can dent. Seamless steel siding is also available for those who are looking for something that's tailored to their home; likewise seamless steel siding holds up to temperature changes, is custom fit to your home by a reputable contractor, and comes in a variety of looks and textures.
Of course, other options are available as well. If you are choosing siding for your home and you are looking for a more traditional look, you will also be able to look into stucco siding or synthetic stucco. For those who want to have a home sided with wood, cedar shingle siding is an option - and, for those who are looking for the look of wood who want something more durable as well as those whose areas require them to have fireproof materials, there is cement fiber siding that requires less maintenance but just as much character.
Character is important to most homeowners, but the reality is that there are going to be a number of questions that go far beyond the types of siding available. If you focus on working with a contractor who will be able to explain your options, the benefits and drawbacks of each and who will be able to help you find your best option.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for all your siding repair and installation needs in the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, New York! Choose them for all your siding needs!
The appearance that you want your home to have, your lifestyle and even the construction of your property will have an impact on the exterior siding that you choose - and the material that the siding is made of. Therefore, when you are looking into the options that are available for siding your home, one thing that you'll want to be sure of is that you understand what siding materials are available.
The most basic siding that you're going to find is made from sheets of PVC plastic. While vinyl siding will not rot, there are some concerns about the impact of PVC plastics on the environment and there are also cases in which vinyl siding cracks, fades or simply stops looking as nice as it did when you installed it. Similar to vinyl sheet siding - if you like the idea of siding with vinyl but don't like the look of the sheets - is vinyl coating. When it's done well, it looks great, but there have been a number of complaints from homeowners whose contractors did not properly mix the polymers and resins before applying them to the home.
Those who are looking for the easy maintenance that comes with vinyl siding who are looking for an alternative to vinyl are going to want to be sure that they are looking into aluminum siding. This option is fireproof and won't crack the way vinyl sometimes does, but the color can fade and the material can dent. Seamless steel siding is also available for those who are looking for something that's tailored to their home; likewise seamless steel siding holds up to temperature changes, is custom fit to your home by a reputable contractor, and comes in a variety of looks and textures.
Of course, other options are available as well. If you are choosing siding for your home and you are looking for a more traditional look, you will also be able to look into stucco siding or synthetic stucco. For those who want to have a home sided with wood, cedar shingle siding is an option - and, for those who are looking for the look of wood who want something more durable as well as those whose areas require them to have fireproof materials, there is cement fiber siding that requires less maintenance but just as much character.
Character is important to most homeowners, but the reality is that there are going to be a number of questions that go far beyond the types of siding available. If you focus on working with a contractor who will be able to explain your options, the benefits and drawbacks of each and who will be able to help you find your best option.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for all your siding repair and installation needs in the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, New York! Choose them for all your siding needs!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Aluminum Siding
With the maintenance associated with wood siding came the desire for an alternative. Aluminum siding fit the bill and has evolved over the years into a very low maintenance and popular siding choice for newer homes.
Aluminum siding comes in strips and has perforated holes at the top for fastening into the exterior wall and interlocking flanges top and bottom to seal against weather.
Common retrofit siding and has often, unfortunately, been applied over wood siding in many home "improvement" projects where maintenance won out over aesthetics or the wood siding was severely damaged. Durable material but prefinished painted finishes have been known to fade, chalk and runoff onto brick walls often below the siding. Newer vinyl coated finishes are available and alleviate past paint problems. Prone to denting and being noisy. Aluminum lacks the ability for detailed trim work.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for aluminum siding in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn! They offer all ranges of siding for your home and are dedicated to making your home your dream home! Choose A Real Advantage Construction for all your aluminum siding needs!
Aluminum siding comes in strips and has perforated holes at the top for fastening into the exterior wall and interlocking flanges top and bottom to seal against weather.
Common retrofit siding and has often, unfortunately, been applied over wood siding in many home "improvement" projects where maintenance won out over aesthetics or the wood siding was severely damaged. Durable material but prefinished painted finishes have been known to fade, chalk and runoff onto brick walls often below the siding. Newer vinyl coated finishes are available and alleviate past paint problems. Prone to denting and being noisy. Aluminum lacks the ability for detailed trim work.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for aluminum siding in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn! They offer all ranges of siding for your home and are dedicated to making your home your dream home! Choose A Real Advantage Construction for all your aluminum siding needs!
Wood Plank and Beveled Wood Siding
Wood clapboard siding is among the oldest types of house siding. You can see its beauty on older and historic homes. Its disadvantage is that it is not low maintenance, requiring painting and caulking and is often replaced with aluminum or vinyl siding. Frequently when that happens, a lot of the charm and detail of the wood home is lost.
So if you own a wood clapboard home you probably own a beautiful home, and as you know keeping it looking good requires taking care of paint problems and regular exterior paint maintenance. And there are often special considerations for painting historic homes.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for wood plank and beveled wood siding in New York: Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens! Their siding professionals are there for you and ready to take on any job! Choose A Real Advantage Construction for all your siding needs!
So if you own a wood clapboard home you probably own a beautiful home, and as you know keeping it looking good requires taking care of paint problems and regular exterior paint maintenance. And there are often special considerations for painting historic homes.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for wood plank and beveled wood siding in New York: Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens! Their siding professionals are there for you and ready to take on any job! Choose A Real Advantage Construction for all your siding needs!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Types of Siding for Your Home
Few home improvements or repairs can improve the appearance, curb appeal and value of your house like new house siding. House siding materials have varied over the years and have included:
•wood siding,
•asbestos siding,
•aluminum siding,
•vinyl siding,
•hardboard composite,
•fiberglass,
•cement fiber siding.
Asbestos siding is not used any more and fiberglass and hardboard composite siding have been largely replaced with more modern siding like vinyl and cement fiber siding.
So let's take a look at wood, aluminum, vinyl siding and cement fiber as possible siding choices and learn about them including their features, pricing and maintenance implications.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for new home siding in Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx! They have home improvement specialists dedicated to the cause of improving your home! Choose a Real Advantage Construction for your next siding job!
•wood siding,
•asbestos siding,
•aluminum siding,
•vinyl siding,
•hardboard composite,
•fiberglass,
•cement fiber siding.
Asbestos siding is not used any more and fiberglass and hardboard composite siding have been largely replaced with more modern siding like vinyl and cement fiber siding.
So let's take a look at wood, aluminum, vinyl siding and cement fiber as possible siding choices and learn about them including their features, pricing and maintenance implications.
A Real Advantage Construction is your #1 source for new home siding in Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx! They have home improvement specialists dedicated to the cause of improving your home! Choose a Real Advantage Construction for your next siding job!
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