Should I Install Concrete Siding? Pros and Cons

Concrete siding is also known as fiber cement siding and it simulates wood, so well that you can barely make a distinction between the two materials.  Asking a professional experienced in roofing Fort Smith AR homes is adviced.

Comparing to wood and other siding materials, it comes with several advantages:

• concrete siding adds a beautiful look and elegance to your project
• it is cost-effective and offers a great balance between price and quality
• it is a durable and sustainable material, being able to withstand big variations in temperature
• it is also resistant to impact, fire, rodents and insects
• it requires very little maintenance
• it can be combined with weather barriers, which will increase the energy efficiency
• installation is not complicated, but must be performed by qualified workers.

Even if there are so many pros about concrete siding, it will obviously not last forever, as Mother Nature will deteriorate any material, eventually. However, with just a little effort (involving keeping an eye on the caulking and removing bird residues and dirt with low pressure washing, every 6-8 months), it will have a very long life.

As about the cons, they are mostly related to the fact that concrete siding needs to be repainted every few years, although if you opt for the pre-painted panels, they will have a longer lasting initial finish.

 

 

 

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