Metal Siding

Metal siding consists of aluminum and steel siding systems. Aluminum is a reasonably priced siding material that offers durability and requires little maintenance. Aluminum siding is often primed and painted to create a stunning new color to your home. Steel siding is also extremely durable. It works wonderfully in areas of severe coldness because it resists shrinking and bulging when the temperatures change.

Unfortunately, both aluminum and steel siding are more expensive than vinyl siding, but they do offer greater energy efficiency. As you may already know, greater energy efficiency equals lower heating and cooling costs for years to come. In addition, metal siding can also withstand more heat than vinyl, which will serve to be beneficial in the case of fire.

A certain amount of maintenance is required with metal siding. Over time, aluminum may become scratched and worn from the weather. You can keep aluminum siding looking like new with a regular cleaning every six months to prevent oxidation and/or corrosion over time. Oxidation and corrosion are common problems with metal siding. It is best to take care of these problems as soon as they occur because problems left to develop over time will cost you more money when you have to replace your siding altogether.

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