Wood, vinyl, fiber cement, stone — one of the most visible elements on the exterior of your home is the type and style of siding you choose. The right choice of siding can dramatically change your home's appearance.
With so many different siding options for homes to choose from, how do you know which type of outside siding materials is best for your needs?
The right choice of siding enhances your home's curb appeal, elevates its resale value, and provides proper protection against your region's weather conditions.
The two main things to consider when choosing siding is your personal style and your maintenance and durability needs. At SuperiorPRO, our team of builders and designers in Atlanta specialize in siding replacements and installation. Our promise is to do right by our customers, always providing the highest quality materials and customer service. We will always go the extra mile to bring your home renovation dreams to life!
Popular Siding Material Options
There are many different types of exterior siding depending on the materials that are used. Here are some of the most popular siding options for homes:
Hardie Siding
Our favorite outside siding materials is Hardie Siding because of its long lasting durability and low maintenance needs. Fire, water, and termite resistant, Hardie Siding is made out of cement, cellulose fibers, sand, and proprietary materials that elevate its resiliency. Fiber cement is the perfect combination of strength and flexibility, offering a wide array of styles to choose from while remaining sturdy and highly durable.
With Hardie Siding's top-notch quality control, you'll be guaranteed a 30 year non-prorated warranty with sidings lasting 50 years or more.
Pros: Durable, high quality, low maintenance, and very long lasting
Cons: More expensive than vinyl and requires professional installation
Stucco
Stucco is a traditional siding option that's been used for thousands for years . Traditional stucco is created with a cement mixture added to sand or lime and can be shaped and textured into nearly any architectural style. Durable, energy-efficient, and visually appealing, stucco is a great outside siding material choice for dry climates because of its insulating properties.
Pros: Highly stylized, durable, and excellent insulation
Cons: Prone to cracking and requires professional installation
Vinyl
Vinyl is the most affordable siding option for homes and offers a large variety of styles. Made from synthetic polyvinyl chloride, vinyl is the least expensive of all siding materials to install. Vinyl is not as long-lasting or durable as other options, and will need more regular maintenance to ensure the structure quality of your siding.
Pros: Most affordable option with a lot of style variety
Cons: Not as durable and will require more maintenance in the long-term
Wood Siding
Wood siding has been a favorite option for centuries, and it's easy to understand why. Wood brings a classic charm and natural warmth to every household, and wood sidings enhances a property's aura while adding a touch of rustic magic. Elegant and charming, wood is eco-friendly, easy to repair, and easy to stylize with paint or stain.
Pros: Natural elegance, timeless appeal, easily repairable
Cons: Prone to rot and warping, more costly to install, higher maintenance fees
Brick Siding
Brick siding is a veneer applied to the exterior of a wood-framed structure. Since water can impact brick veneers, a water-resistant membrane is installed between the wood and brick layers to safeguard the insulation and the home's structure. Durable against all elements and pests and lasting the entire life of the building, brick often only needs an occasional rinse to maintain its elegance.
Pros: Low maintenance, naturally resilient to fire, water, and pests
Cons: High upfront cost, limited design options
Stone Siding
Out of all the different types of exterior siding, stone is the most durable material. Installed on top of an existing structure and impervious to weather, fire, water, pests, and even time, stone siding is environmentally friendly and has long-lasting durability. Even decades later, your stone siding will appear even more elegant as the stone's patina comes to life as the years go by.
Pros: most durable and long-lasting
Cons: expensive and difficult to install
Styles of Siding
Three different styles of siding for homes include:
Bevel Siding
One of the oldest forms of exterior home siding is bevel siding. Boards are resawed at an angle to create two pieces that are thicker on one edge than on the other and are installed horizontally, with the upper piece overlapping the lower.
Bevel siding homes have a classic, understated look that match many different styles and presentations.
Shakes and Shingles
While shakes and shingles are quite similar, shakes will last longer due to their thicker cut. Cut into various shapes and overlapped on top of each other, western red cedar and redwood are the most common shake and shingle siding options.
Exterior cladding with shakes and shingles are typically rustic or Queen Anne style, offering a natural and informal charm to the home.
Board and batten siding, or vertical siding
An American classic, board and batten siding is a vertical design using wide boards like cedar or pine and spaced with narrow (batten) strips. Often considered barn or farmhouse style, vertical siding has become more popular and in trend in the modern age.
What Type of Siding Speaks to You?
New siding elevates your home and adds a personal touch that you'll be excited to come home to every day. Reach out to SuperiorPRO today for a free consultation and quote. Our siding installation contractors in Atlanta will walk you through comprehensive exterior transformations and assist in choosing the best siding for your budget.