Different House Siding Options

House siding is one of the biggest parts of expenditure that you do concerning the exterior of your house. 

We all want the best house siding, but the kind of material that you choose has a huge impact on the amount of money that you will have to spend. Siding is put by the contractor and the labor costs can be very high.

Mentioned below are some different siding options that are available before the home-owners:

1. Plywood Siding- This type of siding can be put up very fast. It is available in form of huge sheets. The cheapest way to side a house is by using low-cost plywood. The plywood for siding is not the same kind that you use for sheds. It has a not-so-smooth, textured appearance. The edges are made in a way that fit is firm. One of the key advantages of using plywood siding is that it does not expand, contract, swell, or warp. So, in short, it is very durable. Plywood siding is available in form of big sheets so the installation process is fast.
   
   
2. Fiber Cement siding- It is a superior form of siding. The material is not just durable but also fire-resistant. It looks like wood. The resale price is also very high. In this kind of siding 85% of materials such as cement, sand, etc are used. And 15% is cellulose. As compared to plywood or vinyl siding this type of siding is considered premium. The problem with this siding is that it is hard to install it. You need fully qualified installers to put it. Also, it is very expensive so it leads to a huge increase in product cost.
   
   
3. Vinyl Siding- This kind of siding is very affordable. It can be installed very fast and without any kind of hassle. The problem with this siding is that it offers poor thermal blocking. Most people opt for it as it is very cheap and so it trims the cost hugely. These days the look of vinyl siding is improving. So, this is a prime reason why more and more homemakers are going for it.
   
   
4. Cedar Shake Siding- It is very classy and people who do not have a problem spending a lot of money opt for it without thinking too much. Cedar shake siding looks very beautiful and has a very good and high resale value. People use this kind of siding along with other types of siding to impart a unique look to your home. Now a nig con with this type of siding is that it needs a lot of maintenance.

So, these are different kinds of siding that are available. It is ideal to go the one that is fire resistant. This will bring the risk hugely. Always take a quote from the contractor beforehand before starting any kind of work.