If you own a home in Spring Valley, you have a number of choices for siding installation and repair. Each type—vinyl, wood, fiber cement, and metal—offers its own distinct set of benefits and aesthetic appeal. In terms of cost, vinyl siding is the ease and affordability choice. It requires very little in terms of upkeep. But, as my husband and I found out, when you live in an area that's part of a historic district, like we do in Spring Valley, there's actually a pretty good chance you can get permission to use wood siding in your renovation. Wood siding also comes with a lot of customizable in terms of colors, stains, and finishes. No matter which siding option you consider, pay careful attention to the kind of damage your siding has taken. Assessing the hail damage to my husband's and my home, we really had to like... do our due diligence to figure out whether to patch it up or do a full replacement.
Substantial benefits come from fiber cement siding, which offers a durability-to-visual-appeal ratio that is hard to beat. In Spring Valley, where the weather can be so variable, this material is a boon because it stands up to condition extremes much better than many other siding choices. Fiber cement siding is pest- and rot-resistant, too, so there are fewer unpleasant surprises and repairs. On top of everything else, it can be fashioned to look like many types of traditional siding, which means homeowners can have the longevity and pest- and rot-resistance of fiber cement without giving up that classic curb appeal. Should this siding need repairs, don't put them off. And don't try to do the work yourself unless you have the right tools, the right training, and the right experience. Hire it done, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg.
Another choice is metal siding, especially for people who want a modern, streamlined appearance in their Spring Valley houses. Metal siding might not seem so common, but it has been around for quite a while and offers a good number of benefits. First of all, it is really strong, so if you have a metal panel on your house, that part is going to be extraordinarily resilient. Metal siding panels are fire resistant, so if you're the sort of person who worries about fire safety in your home, this is a much safer option than wood or vinyl siding. And if you go with metal sidings, your home is going to end up being way more energy efficient and cost-effective during those hot summer months and in the wintertime too.
