Fiber Cement has become an increasingly popular siding material that many homeowners are choosing to install on their homes! However, because it has been gaining in popularity, there are still many homeowners who are not aware of what fiber cement siding is or the benefits that it offers! If you’ve been curious to learn more about what fiber cement is, take a look at our blog!
What Is Fiber Cement?
Fiber Cement siding is a durable, composite, siding material comprised of cement, sand, and cellulose fiber. It is generally constructed to resemble actual wood siding, or any other material you can think of. The materials are bonded together through autoclaving, which is essentially a high-temperature steam treatment.
Do You Need To Paint Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber Cement siding is typically painted at the factory before shipping. There is a wide variety of available colors to match any homeowners choice of color scheme. Fiber Cement siding holds the paint quite well, which creates a very consistent coat of color. When you need to re-paint, it’s a very straight-forward job.
How Long Does Fiber Cement Siding Last?
One of the biggest inconveniences of vinyl siding is that it has a short enough lifespan (typically 15-30 years) that you will often have to replace your home’s siding more than once. Fiber Cement siding boasts a longer lifespan than vinyl, with most manufacturer warranties lasting at least 50 years, while your siding could last even longer, meaning if you choose to install fiber cement siding on your home, you may never need to replace it again! If you’ve been searching for a siding material that will protect your home for decades with minimal maintenance required, fiber cement is a fantastic option!
What Maintenance Will I Need To Do?
One of the major advantages of fiber cement siding is that it is extremely durable. Fiber Cement is resistant to an enormous variety of damaging factors including extreme weather & temperatures, pests, mold & fungus, UV rays, cracking, warping, and more! You will never find a puncture in your fiber cement siding like you may in your vinyl siding! Generally, the most maintenance you can expect to carry out on your fiber cement siding will be cleaning off dirt and pollen that periodically builds up along the grooves. A pressure washer, or even hose, will generally provide you with the cleaning power that you need!
Contact Us Today
If you’ve been considering installing fiber cement siding on your home, reach out to our team today for more information! We can be reached over the phone at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your siding replacement needs!