In regards to choosing a siding material for your home, you’re not exactly lacking in options. In fact, you’re actually rather spoiled for choice when it comes to picking out a siding material. So much so that choosing your home’s siding material can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are ways to help you decide on what’s best for you and your home.
Tour Your Neighborhood
Your siding is one of the first things that visitors and your neighbors will see aside from your roof and landscaping, making it one of the biggest players when it comes to curb appeal. Therefore, it’s important that you choose the right one. Consider touring your neighborhood to see if your neighbors’ homes can spark a bit of inspiration that can help you decide on your siding material.
Know Your Options
Of course, knowing your siding options can also help you narrow down your options. You can choose between vinyl, plastic, brick, fiber cement and a variety of other siding materials. Brush up your knowledge on these siding materials, and determine what your home needs before choosing one.
Durability
Another way you can narrow down your siding options is by looking at a siding material’s durability. While all siding types are durable, there are some that can last longer than others. Durability can not just help increase your home’s overall value in the event you want to sell your home, but it can also help you save on avoidable repairs by picking the most durable siding available.
Maintenance
With busy lifestyles being the norm nowadays, most homeowners are looking for low-maintenance siding. Each siding type has a different level when it comes to care and maintenance, so, if you’re not keen on spending a lot of time on your siding’s maintenance, consider this when picking your siding.
Consult an Expert
Of course, if you’re really uncertain regarding your siding options, you can always consult an expert for advice. Their opinion may be able to aid you in your decision so be sure to consult a professional as needed.
Use the James Hardie® Home Color Tool
Once you’ve picked your siding material, now you have to move on to the siding color. If you’re uncertain how the color you want will look on your home, you can always use the James Hardie® Home Color Tool. It can help you visualize and see how the color you want will pair with your home.
Turn to Nuss Construction Company for your home improvement needs. We are your number one provider of siding and home addition services. Give us a call at (856) 988-9982, or fill out our contact form to request a consultation. We serve homeowners in Moorestown, Cherry Hill and Marlton, NJ, and other nearby areas.