Adding siding to your home is one of the most cost-effective improvements you can make. Plus, it immediately increases your curb appeal, which makes pulling into your driveway a lot nicer.

But, when it comes to choosing what kind of siding to buy, how do you decide? In this blog, we’ll discuss the difference between wood and fiber cement siding and all the pros and cons they both have to offer.

Wood Siding

Wood siding is a classic design choice with a variety of different materials including, cypress, pine, pine, spruce, and cedar. Thanks to these options, homeowners can make their home look clean and traditional or go the more modern route.

Pros and Cons:

• Pro: Wood siding is durable and can last for decades with proper care.
• Pro: You can customize wood siding since its such a pliable material.
• Con: Wood siding requires constant maintenance, including paint or preservative treatments.
• Con: While some options can be inexpensive, you can easily cross the line with installation and maintenance costs.

Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding is a complex material made up of wood fiber, sand, clay, and cement. And although you may picture a more grey, modern look — fiber cement siding can take on a variety of appearances, including wood, making it a great choice for any home renovation.

Pros and Cons:

• Pro: Fiber cement siding is resistant to many things including insects, fungus, and UV damage (making maintenance super easy!).
• Pro: It can last for years to come! It’s also resistant to fire, making it more durable than any other material (and eco-friendly).
• Con: Installing fiber cement siding isn’t something you can do on your own — you need to hire a professional, and the cost can rise.
• Con: The upfront cost of this material tends to turn homeowners away, however, it has low maintenance costs overall, which can help offset this price.

At JM Roofing and Siding, the siding we install will protect your home, save energy, improve the appearance and enhance the value of your property. We replace worn out or damaged exteriors. We install naturally durable cedar and fiber cement, one of the highest quality materials with the longest warranty.

Call us today for a FREE estimate for any siding service!