 Protecting
your home in siding not only provides an outstanding barrier
against the weather, but proves both durable and attractive.
You can update the look of your home, save money, especially
if you have had to repaint your house every few years.
There are different types of siding for your home. Power
Windows and Siding, is a professional
vinyl siding contractor that can help you with your
decision.
If you are looking for a vinyl siding contractor then please call
us today at 877.RING.PWS or
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The Different Types of Siding
Seamless Siding
Seamless siding is a unique product that produces a long
lasting protective finish to your house in "seamless"
sections. Made of steel, the sections of siding are produced
right on-site from roll stock in a special machine that cuts
the finished product to the exact measurements and contours
of your house. Traditional vinyl siding comes in standard
sized sections that are attached to the house and then cut
to measurement to cover the longitudal sections. With
Seamless siding the stock is produced to the exact length of
the house wall or section.
Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the metal sidings. It is more popular
than steel because exposed areas of steel tend to rust.
Aluminum siding comes in long panels with baked-on enamel
finish that can be smooth or textured. Aluminum may dent and
depending on how high or low the damaged panel is replacing
it may be difficult. Aluminum is a good heat insulator and
is very waterproof. Aluminum is composed of the same 3 basic
parts as vinyl.
Rectangular Plank
Perfectly rectangular wood planks are applied vertically
with their ends butted together for a smooth look. The
vertical joints of the planks are covered by long, narrow
strips of wood called battens to help keep out moisture. The
battens help give a vertical "rise and fall" look to the
siding.
Clapboard
Clapboard is rectangular planking applied horizontally
and overlapped. Clapboard will not look as smooth as
rectangular planking applied vertically. However, it can be
given a smoother look if the edges of the plank are beveled
or tapered.
Composition Board or Hardboard
Planks or sheets of compressed wood fiber and weather
resistant adhesive. Hardboard is a good choice in drier
areas. The panels can be as long as 16 feet without any
gaps. It can be made to look like clapboard if it is cut and
applied horizontally.
Shingles
Shingles are usually redwood, cedar or cypress. They are
smooth sawn and of uniform size and shape. They are applied
from the bottom up and overlap each other a bit as the next
highest row is applied. Some people prefer to have their
shingles overlap in various amounts to give a different look
or texture. Shingles can be applied in a single course,
where all shingles are exposed to the elements or a double
course in which only the top layer of shingles is exposed.
Shingles are prone to cupping, a rolling of the shingle
toward the center, and checking, which is a cracking or
splitting.
Shakes
Shakes are a rough type of wooden shingle, usually
redwood, cedar or cypress. They can be either: handsplit,
handsplit and sawn on one side, or handsplit and sawn on
both sides. They are non-uniform in size and shape and give
a rustic look to the exterior of the home. Shakes can be
applied in a single course, where all of them are exposed to
the elements or a double course in which only the top layer
is exposed. Shakes are prone to cupping, a rolling of the
shake toward the center, and checking, which is cracking or
splitting.
Stucco
Stucco is very similar to plaster on an interior wall.
Stucco, like vinyl, is a durable siding. It is composed of
sand, water and cement. Today some stucco has an acrylic
finish. In a traditional stucco application, wire mesh is
attached to the sheathing and studs of the house. Two or
three coats of various stucco mixtures are then applied over
the wire mesh. Finally, the top coat of a stucco siding is
applied with a smooth or textured finish.
Vinyl
Vinyl panels are made of polyvinyl chloride and resemble
wood. They act much the same way as aluminum but don't dent.
If vinyl is scratched it doesn't need to be painted because
vinyl doesn't rust and the color of the vinyl permeates the
entire thickness of the panels. Vinyl siding comes in
various lengths and widths. The average width of panes is
between 6 ½ inches to 10 inches. Standard vinyl siding has 3
components: a nail hem at the top of the panel where the
slots are located, the face which is the exposed area of the
panel visible when installation is complete, and the
buttlock, which is located on the bottom of the panel and
locks into the previously installed panel. J-Channels and
other accessories can be functional or aesthetic or both.
These accents can cover seams, enclose eaves or overhangs,
and provide an accent to the siding. Today's vinyl sidings
come with lifetime warranties. Often these warranties are
transferable if you sell your home.
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