5 Reasons To Replace Aging Wooden Siding With Fiber Cement

Wooden wall siding is very attractive and can give almost any home a touch of old-world elegance. Unfortunately, it is also relatively fragile and requires a significant amount of maintenance. After a couple of decades, even high-quality timber siding can become a moldy, shabby eyesore and will need to be replaced.

If your home has aging wooden siding that needs replacement, consider exchanging your traditional siding for modern siding made from fiber cement. Fiber cement siding has many advantages over traditional timber and can be a very sound investment for homes both old and new.

Durability

Fiber cement is a composite product, made from cement that is reinforced with cellulose fibers for added strength and structural stability. This hybrid composition gives fiber cement long-term durability, and fiber cement fitted by a siding installation company will protect your home for many decades.

Unlike timber siding, fiber cement siding is completely immune to mold and fungal growth and cannot be consumed by termites, carpenter ants, or other wood-boring insects. It is also fire-resistant and wind-resistant and can withstand heavy impacts without cracking or shattering, making it an excellent choice for homes in areas that see frequent thunderstorms.

Low Maintenance

Timber siding requires regular maintenance to stay strong and attractive and must be treated with insecticidal chemicals and anti-fungal compounds. Surface mold must also be scrubbed away regularly to prevent permanent staining and rotting.

Because fiber cement siding is immune to mold and insect damage, it requires almost no maintenance, letting you spend more time enjoying your home and less time keeping it in one piece. Moss and lichen may grow on the surface if you live in a cool, wet area, but these can easily be removed with a pressure washer.

Easy To Install

Installing timber siding is a difficult, time-consuming job that requires a lot of man-hours, and installation costs for most types of wood siding are consequently rather high. Fiber cement is a modular product and can be fitted much more quickly and easily, although you should still have it fitted by professional siding experts to guarantee longevity. 

Attractive Looks

Basic fiber cement siding has a distinctive, modern look that can complement many homes, but if you want to replicate the look of traditional wood siding without having to deal with its shortcomings, wood-effect fiber cement is the best choice. Wood-effect fiber cement siding has a three-dimensional, textured look and feel that closely mimics real timber and is much more convincing than vinyl or metal wood-effect siding, even under close inspection.

Less Expensive

Fiber cement siding is certainly more expensive than most types of vinyl and metal siding, but it is still more economical than most types of wood siding, even if you disregard installation costs. Combine lower costs with fiber cement's excellent longevity, and fiber cement siding represents a far better long-term investment than replacement wooden siding.