From the 1940s to the 1970s aluminum was the most ubiquitous home siding used. Wood shingles were used frequently before aluminum and wood planking gained popularity again as material prices changed. Now you have to be a billionaire to side your home with hardwood.
Stone cladding has been and is still one of the strongest and longest-lasting materials to secure the exterior of your home. It is strong against heat, fire, and insects. Stone is not a solid plan for cold climates unless associated with a fireplace and chimney.
Clay bricks are extremely long-lasting and durable. Bricks are difficult to paint sticking you with one color for the life of your home. New composite brick veneer siding can be color-impregnated for a spectrum of options. They are made in larger panels for quick installation or replacement without relaying an entire wall.
In the 1950s vinyl was no longer used for only records as the first siding was made of vinyl. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is what the siding is made of. It has good ultraviolet and infrared resistance properties and is installed on nearly every home in America.
Fiber cement or vinyl siding from Amazing Exteriors has long life spans. Fiber cement boards will last up to 50 years for some applications. Most homes see a 40-year life. Nice to know you will not have to do that job again for a while. Some people sight valid cracking concerns and in most cases, the cracks were a result of non-professional installation (DIY), or the fiber cement boards were placed under structural load, which they are not designed for.
The best water-shedding, impact-resistant, anit-fungus siding material is stucco. When this material is applied it provides a complete vapor seal from the outside world down to the sub-wall. It will protect the noise and air quality in your home. Stucco can last 100 years.
Recently engineered wood has been addressing heat, moisture, and insect susceptibility by binding strands of wood and wood derivatives with resins. The resulting products can be laid directly on concrete or used in a bathroom without water issues. A more common name is wet-bottom wood flooring. Engineered siding is incredibly strong and resilient.
There is an up and downside to all siding. Consider your environment, property, style, and budget to make the best choice.
