Stucco, vinyl, and fiber cement boards are the most common materials for residential siding in the United States. Statistics about the percentage of homes with these materials vary by source, but they are relatively similar. Homeowners who choose cement board siding in Fitchburg, WI may do so because of some distinct advantages.
Relevant Statistics
Although sources differ in the specific percentages they list for residential siding materials, the numbers do not vary a great deal. The Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, for example, reports that 28% of new single-family homes have stucco siding. Vinyl accounts for 24% and fiber cement 23%. Stucco is much less common in Wisconsin, however.
Appearance
Cement board siding in Fitchburg, WI is appealing to many homeowners because it can be manufactured to look extremely similar to more expensive products that require extra maintenance. Examples include wood siding, wood shakes, and masonry.
It also can be made to look like stucco, a siding material that Wisconsin homeowners tend to avoid. Stucco does not perform well in regions that experience occasional heavy rain and frequent freezing and thawing conditions.
Resilience and Durability
In contrast, fiber cement board siding is resilient in extreme cold, rain, snow, and hot summers. It’s more durable than concrete because the fibers make it somewhat flexible and resistant to cracking. The material can last up to 50 years.
Infrequent Painting Requirements
Fiber cement does eventually need repainting, but less frequently than wood requires. Homeowners typically can do this or hire somebody to paint about every 10 to 15 years. It has no appeal for termites, carpenter ants, or rodents.
Property owners interested in this siding material may learn about Heins Contracting at heinscontracting.com.
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