Fiber cement siding is a common siding material that is used on commercial buildings and homes. It is different from vinyl siding in that it is made of cement, sand and cellulose fibers.
Fiber cement siding can give the structure a very unique look. Usually when you see a home or business with horizontal or vertical boards that imitate clapboard or wooden siding, the material is actually fiber cement. It can give the appearance of wood without the high maintenance of wood.
If you are interested in learning more about fiber cement or you wish to make the investment and want to know what your options are, First Impressions Exteriors can help you with that choice. With so many colors, widths, and texture options, you can find fiber cement siding that works for you.
Durability & Sustainability
Fiber cement is a product that is very heavy, so it takes more than one person to carry an uncut sheet. While it is heavy, the thin fiber cement cladding is fragile before it is installed. It must be handled with care because it can break or chip if not handled by an experienced St. Paul siding contractor.
There is usually more than one person needed to install fiber cement siding. One person holds the sheet against the studwork and the other nails the product in place. The end result is a siding that is durable and requires very little maintenance once it is installed and painted. The thicker and denser fiber cement products have a high degree of impact resistance, but those that are thinner may not handle impact as well. When compared to wood siding, fiber cement is not susceptible to rot or termites.
A Fire Resistant Option
Fiber cement cladding is not combustible, which is why it is used in areas that are prone to brush fires. When compared to wood once again, wood is much more flammable than fiber cement. So when an individual wants the look of wood without the risk, the price, or the maintenance, fiber cement tends to be the choice.
Because of fire resistance and a number of other factors, fiber cement has seen a great deal of popularity in the past 25 years. This is because individuals do not have to sacrifice aesthetics to have a high performance siding. Many historic districts prefer fiber cement because of the fact it can have a “vintage” look to it. This is why fiber cement siding has earned the nickname “wonder siding.” It can imitate without sacrificing its qualities.
Minneapolis Siding Contractors
Fiber cement siding is just one of the siding options that we offer our clients. If you need siding replaced, installed for the first time, or you need your fiber cement siding repaired, First Impressions Exteriors has the options and the services that you need. We believe in providing quality service, so we ensure the job is done right the first time. To learn more, call us at 612-532-2036 for a free estimate.