How Does Siding Work?

Siding has a big job to do. So how does it work and what does it do? It may seem obvious, but siding does a lot more than what most of us can see on the surface. Siding works by protecting your home from the outside elements. How does it do this so well? In today’s article we’re going to explain to everyone how siding works, and how it protects your home from the harsh weather outside.

Again, siding works by protecting you against anything and everything that mother nature can throw your way. How does it do this? Read on to learn more . . .

Wind Protection

Most modern siding protects against the wind so well because of the material and the way it is installed. Even new base Vinyl Siding can protect your home from winds of up to 110mph. That’s extraordinary in and of itself. But other types of siding like Cedar Ridge and Fiber Cement (which Conservation Construction of Texas also sells) can offer you even more protection. Cedar Ridge Siding, for instance, can withstand winds of up to 145mph. James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding can withstand winds of up to 150mph. That is some extreme protection for you and your home. If you live in an area where you’d want more wind protection, any one of these siding types would be a good choice for you.

Rain Protection

New siding is great at shielding and protecting your house against rain. Composite materials like vinyl, cedar ridge and fiber cement were engineered to be as close to waterproof as possible. It’s near impossible to
completely seal any siding without additional materials. Although most new Siding materials themselves are waterproof and direct most water flow away from the exterior; it’s possible to get small gaps during installation that can allow water through. This is why new Siding is installed with house wrap so any little amount of water that does get under the surface will be deflected by the wrap and kept away from the foundation. Any breezes that come by dry the house wrap and prevent water damage. These properties also protect against mold, mildew and rot because it won’t allow water to sit and cause any of these issues. That’s good news for you because you get a lifetime of protection against the rain.

Heat Protection

In the past it was a known problem for Vinyl Siding to literally melt off the sides of homes. That doesn’t happen anymore with modern Vinyl Siding. In fact, all three types of siding which I mentioned above are great at absorbing and reflecting heat. They do it in such a way that it keeps your house a stable temperature. You will be more comfortable in your home all year long. Additionally, they have even been known to save the average homeowner a significant amount of money on energy costs. People who choose new siding replacement can see a reduction in their energy bills by up to 40%. Cedar Ridge Siding even uses a neopor technology, which is an insulated foam engineered to improve thermal performance.

Noise reduction

If you have a particularly noisy house, new siding is a great way to reduce outside noise. I think this is one of the most overlooked benefits of new siding. Most new sidings can reduce noise in the home by up to 39%.
Your home could basically become a library. This is great for people who are now working from home because you’ll have less outside noise to distract you from everyday tasks.

Conclusion

New siding works to protect and insulate your home from outside elements. It protects your home from anything from rain, to hail, to wind, to mildew. If your home is in need of new siding you can get a free quote right now and up to 40% off home siding replacement when you visit our website here. We thank you for reading today’s article and we will see you next time.