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Local Companies

Home Depot
(954)431-6185

3183 Southwest 160th Avenue
Miramar, FL

Rabelo Landscaping & Tree Service
(305)447-9622

110 Southwest 48th Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Delrio Water Systems
(305)269-9719

890 Southwest 68th Court
Miami, FL

Bilbao Landscaping
(305)461-3536

110 Salamanca Avenue Apt 304
Coral Gables, FL

Creative Landscaping Service Inc
(305)448-3328

415 Navarre Avenue
Coral Gables, FL

Landscape Lighting of Miami
(305)259-5267

7925 Northwest 12th Street Suite 318
Miami, FL

Comas Orlando
(305)264-3841

7105 Southwest 8th Street Suite 407
Miami, FL

Albert R Perez Associates
(305)445-9223

250 Catalonia Avenue Suite 300
Coral Gables, FL

Innovative Surfaces
(305)446-9059

3218 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL

Orlando Comas- A S L A
(305)283-9382

7105 S W. 8th Street Suite 407
Miami, FL

The Best Materials for Home Siding

Just like those old commercials for Virginia Slims, siding has come a long way, baby. It used to be a drab and poor excuse for an outdoor re-model. We often associate siding with trailers and trailer parks. But those are distant memories in the evolution of siding. Let's step into the new age of siding.

Today, siding comes in many different styles and materials. Here's a quick list:

Aluminum Siding

Aluminum rose to prominence after World War II. However, the color can fade and, unlike vinyl siding, it can be dented. Dented siding is not a pretty sight. Depending on the climate, it can also expand and contract. However, it can be painted easily. Oil-based paint is the clear choice over latex.

Vinyl Siding

The reigning champ of siding, vinyl siding is made of PVC or polyvinyl chloride and comes in a wide variety of colors. Gone are the days of gray, white and beige as the color defaults for vinyl. You install the panels from the bottom row up by using galvanized roofing nails and punching them through the slots in the panel. Keeping the nail head exposed so the panels can move is key. Vinyl expands even more than aluminum and contracts in hot and cold weather so it has to slide freely from side to side. The key to vinyl’s dominance in the marketplace? It is inexpensive and never needs painting.

Wood Siding

Not as popular as vinyl or aluminum, wood siding comes in a variety of styles/types such as shake, clapboard, singles or lap. The panels can be applied vertically or horizontally, and finishes range from stains to paint to sealants. It should be installed over a moisture barrier. Many contractors recommend that you prime the back of the wood and its sides to prevent water from seeping into the wood. Its beautiful, but can be a real hassle to maintain. If you're not fastidious detail type, then stick to vinyl or aluminum.

Log Siding

Yep, they even have log siding. Want that log cabin look without actually building a log cabin? Look no further. Log siding comes in quarter logs and half logs. It’s so sophisticated that you can get a smooth or a knotty finish. Some log siding isn't even wood, however it does resemble wood and it’s available in vinyl or get this, steel. The most common wood choices for log siding are pine or cedar.

Composite Siding

Composite siding is the closest you'll get in "green" siding. It can be created from almost any material and it’s usually crafted to look like natural woods. Some composite siding is made from shredded wood, binders, glue and Portland cement. Habitat for Humanity builds many homes with HardiBoard, a form of composite siding.

Glass Block Exteriors

Believe it or not, glass block walls are non-load bearing and they fall under the siding moniker. They're laid by installing panel anchors to the jambs, ex...

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