While painting might seem like a quick fix for home exteriors, the benefits of siding replacement far outweigh those of a mere facelift. Getting new siding offers numerous advantages, especially in terms of aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency. Read on as we explain why siding replacement is better than a paint job.
Durability and Longevity
Painting can temporarily improve your home’s exterior appearance, but siding replacement offers a more durable and long-lasting solution. Siding materials are designed to withstand weather extremes and protect your home for years or even decades. Unlike paint, which can peel, crack and fade, quality siding maintains its integrity and appearance over a much longer period and saves you money from immediate repaints.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency
Siding replacement offers an excellent opportunity to add insulation to your walls and reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. This insulation boost helps to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round, leading to lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Paint, however, offers no such insulation benefits.
Maintenance Requirements
Modern siding materials are built to resist common issues like mold, mildew and pests, and they often require nothing more than a simple wash with soap and water to look good as new. On the other hand, a painted exterior requires regular maintenance, including scraping, priming and repainting every few years to combat fading and chipping.
A Boost in Property Value
A siding replacement affects not just the curb appeal of your home; it can give your property’s value a significant boost. The added benefits of durability, low maintenance and energy efficiency make the price much more worthwhile. Conversely, a recent paint job, while potentially improving curb appeal, doesn’t offer the same long-term value, even if it did save you some cash.
Customization and Aesthetic Appeal
The plethora of siding options allows for greater customization, allowing homeowners to choose the best material and style that matches their preferences and their home’s architectural characteristics. Whether you prefer the classic look of lap siding or the rustic charm of shake siding, you’ll surely find the best choice among the numerous colors, profiles and textures available. Paint, meanwhile, offers color variety, but falls short in providing the depth, texture and lasting quality that comes with new siding.
When it comes to siding replacement, you need a dependable team of pros who can install it for you. At Roof Masters, we install products manufactured by CertainTeed, highly regarded as the country’s leading siding producer. We are happy to work with you to choose just the right product for your needs, at a price that’s just right for your budget. To get started, call us at (301) 230-7663, or fill out this contact form to get an estimate.
