New vinyl or wood siding can quickly transform a house, bringing a crisp, clean color or a unique texture to the forefront.

All the Siding Options

If new siding is in your near future, you’ll want to understand all the options. Aside from the type of materials, you’ll need to select the right color for your home. Siding tends to be light in color, but there are shades of gray, cream, and light blue.

Most siding contractors recommend coordinating the color with your other exterior materials, such as any brick on the house or your window shutters.

Why Vinyl Siding?

Vinyl siding is perhaps the most widely recognized type of siding. Vinyl siding is a popular choice because it is durable and virtually maintenance free. It also is reasonably priced, making it ideal for first time buyers. Here’s more from the Vinyl Siding Institute.

Wood Siding Ideas

Wood siding appeals to those with classic architecture who want to maintain the integrity of an old house. Wood siding does require painting every four or five years, however, depending on your climate. Compare your vinyl and wood siding options before deciding.

Another Siding Option

Fiber cement is another siding option that is fairly new to the scene. It is made from a composite material and priced in between vinyl and wood siding. When in doubt, find a qualified siding contractor to show you samples and explain all the pros and cons.

Sometimes it’s confusing to look at the materials and try to visualize them on your house. Should you go with gray or cream? Textured or smooth? This site by Certainteed takes away some of that guess work, showing you how different styles will look.

There are many different types of siding. Your next step is to find a good siding contractor who can explain the ins and outs and help you make the right choice.