Siding protects your home from the elements, but it also adds color, personality, and increased curb appeal. It’s built to last, but every homeowner will eventually need to update their siding with a fresh new look. When the time comes for your home, you’ll need to understand the different kinds of siding available and how to choose the right one. To help, New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc. offers a review of some of the most popular options.
Vinyl
Vinyl siding is extremely versatile and comes in a variety of looks. This versatility has made it one of the most popular choices for homeowners in Northern NJ and around the country. Just a few of the benefits of vinyl siding include:
- Resists damage due to moisture, wind, hail, and more
- Extremely durable and fade resistant
- Guards against mold and mildew
- Available in many colors and textures
- Easy to clean and requires little maintenance
- Offers a higher R-value, providing insulation to maintain a more comfortable home and reduce utility costs
Vinyl siding is also easy to install with a lower average cost of installation. This makes it a great option for budget-conscious homeowners.
Composite
Composite siding is made with advanced polymers, resins, and other materials to ensure exceptional durability and long-lasting beauty. Other benefits include:
- Resistance to extreme weather
- Enhanced defense against moisture
- Lasting colorfastness
- Fire resistance
- Large selection of colors, finishes, and styles
- A high R-value for excellent energy efficiency
Composite siding is also easy to install but can be more expensive than vinyl. However, its durability demonstrates that composite siding is a wise investment.
Fiber Cement
Made with rugged cement mixed with synthetic fibers, fiber cement siding is similar to composite siding with added durability and performance in colder climates – like our long NJ winters. Additional benefits include:
- Extreme durability against impacts, weather, and more
- Guards against termites
- Fire-resistant
- Exceptional moisture resistance
- Dimensional stability to prevent splitting and shrinking
- Fade-resistant
Because of its great durability, fiber cement siding may last as long as fifty years or more. However, it can be more costly to install and offers a lower R-value than vinyl and composite siding.
Wood
Wood is among the oldest materials used for siding, and it makes an appealing choice due to its natural beauty. However, wood siding is highly susceptible to moisture, leading to rotting, swelling, splintering, and more. This diminishes the siding’s performance as well as its appeal. Pests have also been known to nest in or feed on wood siding, and the material requires frequent repainting or re-staining to avoid color loss.
Fortunately, homeowners don’t have to choose between durability and the look of wood. New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc. offers cedar shake, board-and-batten, and other wood-finish styles in many different kinds of replacement siding, including vinyl, composite, and fiber cement.
Explore Different Kinds of Siding in Northern NJ
No matter which type of replacement siding you prefer, it’s important to work with trusted contractors who have the expertise and quality products needed to make your siding replacement a success. At New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc., we offer a vast inventory of replacement siding options to meet the needs of North Jersey homeowners. To learn more, contact us online or call 973-895-1113 today.
