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Articles in Siding

Total number of blog post(s): 20

APR
8

Causes of Mold & Mildew on Siding

Molly McRedmond

Siding is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. Naturally, the elements take a toll. A common sign of nature’s effects on your siding is the development of mold or mildew. Taking preventative measures will reduce the risk of mold and mildew growth. If you ...

MAR
18

Considering Exterior Upgrades? Check Out These 6 Siding Ideas [2019 Update!]

Julia Clem

While the wrong paint color combination or metal finish can age your home’s interior by a few decades, a worn exterior can make your house look shabby and negatively impact its market value. If your home’s siding is looking a little worse for the wear, or if it’s simply ...

DEC
10

How to Care for Wood Siding

Molly McRedmond

Of all the different types of siding on the market today, wood siding maintains its hold on the timeless, classic look that many homeowners love—though it’s declining in popularity due to the rise of lower maintenance siding types that mimic the look of wood. In fact, in 2017 just ...

OCT
22

Things to Consider when Replacing Siding on Your House

Joseph Kmiecik and Julia Clem

Purchasing new siding for your home is a decision with major significance, both aesthetically and functionally. Unlike a fresh paint job or decorating scheme, new siding is something you’ll likely commit to for many years. By making the right decisions regarding color ...

JUL
25

Find the Best Siding for Your House

Jaymi Curley

When you own a home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of not being able to see the forest for the trees. That loose handle on the entry door to your house confronts you every day, for example, while weeks may pass before you notice a loose siding plank ...

MAR
12

All About HardiePlank and Fiber Cement Siding

Katherine Norton

Like a well-kept lawn or an inviting front porch, the style and quality of your home’s siding has a significant impact on its visual appeal, not to mention its energy efficiency, weather resistance, and maintenance requirements. It goes without saying that siding is an ...

OCT
2

Fiber Cement Siding Basics

Stephanie Grant

Fiber cement siding takes on the appearance of wood or masonry but has the durability of concrete because it contains a mix of water, wood pulp, fly ash or silica sand, and Portland cement, which consists of limestone, clay, and iron. Each component of fiber cement ...

JUL
28

How to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires

Vincent Ingram

Man, it’s getting hot in here. Wildfires are becoming a threat to increasing numbers of Americans as a changing climate creates more favorable conditions for conflagrations across the country. Hotter weather combined with longer and more severe droughts are bad ...

JUL
21

Home Maintenance: How to be a Smart Consumer

Julia Clem

When you own a home, maintenance becomes an inevitability. You may not encounter major issues for quite a while, but at some point, an appliance will give up, or you’ll discover some foundation work that needs immediate attention, or your roof will start to leak. You get ...

JUL
5

Remodeling Do’s, Don’ts, and Modern Trends Whether You Plan to Stay or Sell