The Siding Replacement Guide To Update Your Home With A New Style

If you have plain siding on the exterior of your home, a replacement can be an opportunity to change its appearance. The new siding can be mixed, matched, and combined to give your home a new look. There are also options for trim and moldings that can be added to enhance the appearance of your home's exterior.

There are many options for different siding materials to use for your replacement project. Vinyl and fiber cement materials are some of the most durable siding choices. Both of these materials come in different styles and options for custom features. The following guide will help enhance the appearance of your home with new siding.

Dealing With Existing Siding Materials — The first thing to consider is the existing siding. These materials may be in the way of a replacement. It is better to remove them before the new siding is installed. Clean and repair any siding or woodwork that you are going to reuse during the siding replacement project.

Inspection and Repairs Before Installing Siding — You are going to need to examine the exterior before installing the new siding. You will want to look for problems and repairs that need to be done. You may want to take some pictures, and use them to visualize the changes you want to make with new siding. Take notes of areas where you need to do repairs or want to make changes to the exterior design.

Types of Materials for Siding Replacement — When doing a siding replacement project, you will want to choose the type of materials to use. There are a lot of options for modern siding materials, which include:

• Wood
• Composite Lumber
• Vinyl
• Metal
• Fiber Cement

If you want to have more durable siding, materials like fiber cement, vinyl, and metal are the best choices. Wood siding can be a good option for custom siding but will require extra care and maintenance.

Preparing and Improving Exterior Walls for Siding Installation — The exterior walls are also going to need some improvements. First, you may want to install plywood or rigid sheathing to install the siding. There are also options for modern moisture barriers called housewrap. These materials are designed to improve energy efficiency and provide better protection from moisture.

Installing New Siding and Adding Custom Details to the Finish — Once the exterior has been prepared, the new siding can be installed. The process of installing the siding can include different styles, such as lap siding and shake details. The transitions can be made with friezes and moldings. Custom exterior moldings can be used for adding custom details to your home's new exterior.

Siding replacement is a great investment for renovations that will enhance the appearance and value of your home. Contact a siding contractor and talk to them about some of these options to give your home's exterior a custom design.