For many homeowners the prospect of re-siding a home is a combination of excitement and apprehension.
Before you replace your siding with what everyone else in the neighborhood has on their home, consider your priorities. A siding remodel can transform your entire exterior, and it's an opportunity to give your home the protection it needs for years to come.
Steel siding has long been the material of choice for commercial or industrial steel buildings, but a growing number of homeowners are choosing steel siding for their exterior because of its history of high-performance and it’s superior protection against the elements.
The most common reason for replacing siding isn't because of accidental damage, but years of neglect.
Certain types of siding, like wood shake, have a charming appeal, but the amount of effort required to maintain it often leaves homeowners frustrated. No material is completely maintenance-free, but steel siding comes close.
With steel you don't have to deal with painting, caulking, sealing, or applying other time-consuming surface treatments. You also don't need strong chemical cleaners to get your siding looking like new again. Steel siding only requires occasional cleaning with a hose. Caked-on mud or more difficult stains can generally be removed with a gentle cleaner and stiff-bristle brush.
By re-siding your home with steel, you can save on time and the cost of siding maintenance and invest instead in other areas of your home. Steel siding’s low maintenance also means professional cleaning is a thing of the past: typically the only time you’ll need a professional is if your siding has sustained physical damage.
Re-siding a home is often one of the most expensive renovations a homeowner will invest in. Selecting the wrong siding can end up as an unfortunate waste of money. To help determine which siding material is appropriate for your home’s exterior, there are a few simple factors to consider.
Your regional climate and local pest populations, for example, should both be considered when you select your home’s exterior finish. Less durable materials can warp or splinter if your region goes through repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Both harsh sunlight and frigid cold temperatures can make plastic-based sidings brittle. Shake-style siding can be loosened or quickly ripped from walls if the region experiences high winds and storms.
Steel is at the top of the list when it comes to siding materials resilient enough to handle almost any type of weather, and it’s ideal for homes located in storm belts where hurricanes or tornadoes occur. Steel siding is also impervious to pest damage, a common issue for wood-clad homes.
Steel siding is a highly versatile material: it’s neutral enough to be combined with other exterior finishes, like stone, brick or wood, but also looks attractive on its own. And there are few color limitations with steel. Whether you want a bold dark red, a beautiful dusky blue, or a rich deep brown, you'll be able to select the right color of steel siding to fit your home’s palette. Rollex also offers several different finishes in steel siding to meet your needs, including low gloss finishes or solar-reflective pigmentation.
Additionally, steel siding looks great when homeowners are ready to sell their home. Potential homebuyers are attracted to low-maintenance siding, which means a great ROI for the owners. Even if you plan on selling your home in a few years, investing in steel can help your home sell faster and potentially for a higher price.
Steel siding is the perfect choice for homeowners who not only want to boost curb appeal but also wish to invest in an exterior design that offers decades of protection and a limited lifetime warranty.
Whether you've chosen to re-side your house out of necessity or luxury, selecting Rollex steel siding can help homeowners protect their home with a product that requires minimal effort to maintain its appeal for decades to come.