What to Know When Replacing Siding on a House

Nothing gives a home a more dramatic facelift than new siding. A clean and bright new exterior façade elevates the appearance of any architectural style and has a major impact on the look of your home. Since it is typically the most noticeable exterior feature, the right siding plays an essential role in the curb appeal of your home.

The good news is that you don’t need to sacrifice quality and protection in the pursuit of beauty. Today’s vinyl siding formulations offer durability, energy efficiency, long-lasting performance, and good looks. Three factors to consider when replacing siding on a house:

Did you know that most wall insulation is placed only between the studs? Since wall studs represent up to 25% of the wall surface of an average home, that’s like having one entire wall with no insulation at all. Insulated siding blankets your home, providing continuous a temperature barrier between the studs and exterior wall of your home. Look for insulated siding options that are tested and proven to increase the R-value (a measure of a material’s resistance to heat flow) of an exterior wall. CedarMAX® insulated vinyl siding from ProVia is one of the most energy-efficient exterior claddings on the market. It’s made with a strong, rigid foam backing that can bridge the subtle bows and dips present on almost every wall. This makes for longer, straighter panels, as well as greater impact resistance against rain, hail, and contact with your child’s fastball. And because it resists fading, chalking, cracking, and peeling, it will retain its good looks while keeping your home insulated.