Your home’s siding plays an integral role in the return you end up getting for your heavy investment. It enhances the home’s curb appeal, a fact that may boost your property value. The siding also serves as a primary line of defense for your home’s exterior.

The exterior cladding effectively shields your home from the elements. It takes all the harsh punishment from inclement weather to ensure you and your loved ones stay uncompromisingly healthy and protected.

Moreover, the siding prevents property destruction by pests and insects, enhances your home’s insulation, as well as mitigates the effects of rapid wear and tear caused by prolonged weather exposure.

Look at how much your house siding does. Do you think poor quality or weak siding can deliver that much? If anything, it will fail sooner than later and usher you to moisture damage. That’s precisely why you should only opt for the most durable siding.

What are the durable siding types?

A siding is not just a siding if it doesn’t guarantee durability for that much-needed lifelong protection. If you are considering a siding replacement or upgrade soon, here are the most durable siding options to consider:

·       Stucco siding

Stucco is among the pioneering siding materials that are still widely in use today thanks to its toughness. It comprises a fine mixture of lime, cement, sand, and water. However, you can still find synthetic stucco options.

As a cement-based siding material, stucco is highly resilient. It promises unmatched durability for all types of homes, whether rusty or ultramodern. That said, it demands a highly labor-intensive installation.

·       Engineered wood siding

Consider this as manmade wood. This siding material was invented to compensate for the many drawbacks of real wood siding. It offers more flexibility, moisture resistance, is more lightweight, yet still maintains that natural wood look.

It is produced by converting raw wood into a high-density, low-maintenance material. It undergoes intense heat processing to make it durable enough and unattractive to insects and pests. What’s more, this siding is super easy to install.

·       Brick veneer siding

Brick veneer is also called nonstructural brick siding. It is produced using the same brick-and-mortar mechanism as structural brick except with thinner bricks that only cover the outside wall as opposed to providing structural support.

Nonetheless, brick veneer siding offers most of the advantages of traditional brick. It is low-maintenance, waterproof, and fireproof, hence very durable. That said, installation of this siding material will only be as good as the mason you work with.

·       Steel siding

Steel is an extremely durable siding material that can withstand more punishment than most materials. It performs exceptionally well both in extremely cold and extremely hot weather.

To prove its durability, it has found extensive application in commercial and industrial buildings. It is also a low-maintenance option and fairly inexpensive. That said, steel siding may be susceptible to rust and dents.

·       Fiber cement siding

This is one of the most versatile siding materials ideals for most homes. It is primarily made of cement featuring the look and feel of cedar siding and wood clapboards. That means it combines both strength and curb appeal.

Contact Preferred Roofing to learn more about these top siding options.