Siding

As with any piece of home maintenance, knowledge is power. And without the proper knowledge, you might endanger the integrity of your siding, bay windows, and roofing repairs. Whether you’re getting ready for siding installation or you simply want to learn how to better maintain the vinyl siding you already have.

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Siding Repair

We are proud to provide our clients with high-quality siding repair services. Our team is highly trained, and our equipment is state-of-the-art. We can help you with any project, large or small, at an affordable price.

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Siding Replacement

Siding replacement is a significant investment. You want to get it right the first time, and working with a manufacturer-certified siding installer like Pro Roofing & Siding is the best way to secure quality work at a fair price.

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Check out the facts below and see just why siding is so impressive. Not only was it developed over the decades of development, it’s still getting improvements all the time. Siding in today’s world could last you a lifetime if you pick the right one. You might learn something fascinating along the way.

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Interesting Facts About Vinyl Siding:

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• Vinyl siding is engineered with polyvinyl chloride, the third most popular synthetic plastic polymer in the world! It was first introduced in the 1950's as an alternative to aluminum siding.

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• The vast majority of siding is rated for wind speeds up to 110 MPH. But if the wind does damage it or rip it off, vinyl siding installation is quick and simple.

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• More than 30% of homes in the Canada have vinyl siding on them! That makes vinyl the most-used residential siding material in the country.

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• It is almost 2.5 times less expensive than mid-grade cedar clapboard siding. So not only is it durable, it’s extremely cost-effective!

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• Vinyl siding repairs are easier than almost any other siding repairs. Where in other cases, siding repair may require extensive work, vinyl repairs can be as simple as replacing a panel or two.

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• It requires less maintenance than almost any other type of siding. Unlike wood, it never requires sanding or staining.

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• Vinyl siding costs varies. Make sure to contact us for any and/or all inquiries.

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• All you need to clean it, is a hose, a water-vinegar solution, and a good scrub brush. Talk about simple maintenance! If you’re not an expert in vinyl siding installation, that’s okay! But you should know enough about your siding to be able to take good care of it. With any luck, these facts have helped boost your knowledge levels a bit!

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Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. The Siding you choose to install must be suitable for the climate you live in. Siding which is added to the home and made from vinyl, cedar ridge can boost a home’s property value.

 

Think Blue: All shades of blue have grown tremendously in popularity over the last several years. Light colors make a house look larger and more inviting, and if painted on a house that’s sited away from the curb, they can bring the structure visually forward.

 

Dark Colors: Dark colors make a house look more substantial, and especially if applied to a home’s lower portion, they suggest stability and permanence.

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Aluminum Siding: Aluminum siding with a baked-on color finish was introduced in 1947 by Jerome Kaufman. He learned the process by watching how the exteriors of planes were painted during World War II. Kaufman and a group of contemporaries formed Alside Siding, which became one of the largest producers of aluminum siding in the U.S. and Canada.

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Cedar Siding: Cedar Siding has been the wood siding of choice for hundreds of years because of its natural beauty and low maintenance. Manufactured products tend to have longer lifespans than natural products like wood, and contrary to popular belief, inert products like vinyl may do less damage to the environment than treated wood or other products.

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Vinyl Siding: Vinyl Siding is one of the lowest maintenance types of siding materials, and it also generates the least scrap during installation, with typical waste at less than 2%. Vinyl siding looks just like real wood, doesn’t rot, termites won’t eat it, requires very little maintenance and upkeep, doesn’t need to be painted like real wood.

 

Insulated siding products can increase your home’s value significantly. Siding like Cedar Ridge has one of the best values on the market today. So if you choose siding replacement with us you’ll get the best warranty on the market today. A lot of people don’t realize that having a non-natural material siding your house will help keep the pests away. Termites are drawn to areas that have food and water sources available, so wood serves both functions as it also traps water.

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While the initial cost of house siding may seem high, the reality is that over time you will more than make your money back. If you don’t use siding, you can expect that you will have to have the house painted every few years, and that alone will add up to more than the siding.

 

House siding comes in an unbelievable array of colors, styles, and designs. Vinyl siding is installed right over your already existing siding. This makes it the easiest to install and the most cost-effective.

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Remember that your house is just as important in history. As you get siding installed you are creating history for generations to come. You get to decide which siding is best for your home and how you want it installed–either horizontally or vertically. The future of siding is still being developed today whether you choose today to get siding for your house or in a year from now you’ll have a technologically sound siding that’s right for your home. Visit our website today at firstclassroofing.com to find out which sidings work best for your home. We offer different brands to fit each person’s individuals needs and tastes.

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If you’re looking for quality shingles for your home, you can rely on First Class Roofing to cover the job. Contact us today for more information. 613-769-1400