Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding is a good alternative to wood

New siding can spruce up the look of a home and provide energy savings due to improved insulation, as well. Fiber cement siding is one of the newer options in siding materials; it is proving to be a popular choice for the exterior of homes for a number of excellent reasons.

Fiber cement siding is composed of cement, cellulose fiber, and sand to create a strong and durable siding product for the exterior of a home. More durable than wood and other siding products, fiber cement is available in a variety of textures, many of which provide an appearance similar to natural cedar or other types of wood.

Fiber cement is an excellent choice of material for exterior siding when a durable and long-lasting finish is desired. As it resists rot and pest infestation, fiber cement outlasts cedar siding and vinyl siding, and it requires minimal maintenance. While a bit more costly initially than vinyl siding, fiber cement siding is still more affordable than either wood siding or stucco finishes.

While cedar and wood siding is susceptible to fire and vinyl siding can melt or warp when exposed to intense heat, fiber cement is non-combustible, which makes it an excellent choice for areas where fire is a hazard. Fiber cement siding is thicker than vinyl siding, which provides superior insulation, as well.

Fiber cement siding is the exterior choice for many homeowners for a number of reasons:

• Fiber cement resists insect infestations and rot;
• Fiber cement is durable and long-lasting, even through high winds and hailstorms;
• Fiber cement is non-combustible and will not melt or warp in high heat;
• Fiber cement is thicker than most siding materials and provides superior insulation qualities; and
• Fiber cement is available with baked-on colors that resist fading and peeling more than traditional paint.

In order to find out more regarding fiber cement siding and its potential as a siding option for your home, plan to meet with local siding contractors. Experienced in fiber cement siding and its features and benefits, these professionals can advise you on the pros and cons of fiber cement for your home's exterior. In addition, you can obtain no-obligation estimates for fiber cement siding for your home's exterior.