Siding and window replacement is an overwhelming undertaking whether it’s your first homeownership experience. We want to make sure that you understand your siding options, your financing options, and how to get the most out of your siding replacement so that your home is safeguarded and beautiful at the same time. When you schedule a consultation with Bellwether, our assessment includes your home’s siding needs, your design goals, and your budget.
First, you want to choose a durable siding product for the best return on investment by standing the test of time. It can be tempting to reach for the least expensive siding material, but over the course of many years, cheaper materials may cost you more money. Durability is a key factor in a wise siding investment. You need a siding product that is durable enough for the Colorado weather, holding up against snow and ice, baking sun, high winds, and the threat of hail. Even better if it is resilient in the environmental elements without a lot of maintenance.
Unfortunately, vinyl and wood siding options are not that durable. At first glance, the price point seems a bit lower, but you will make up the cost difference in maintenance and repairs. Vinyl siding is susceptible to warping and fading in the sun and also does not wear well under ice and hail storms. Wood siding is very vulnerable to moisture infiltration and pests, especially for Colorado homes in mountainous areas. And in the mountains, there’s another serious threat—wildfire. Two materials are durable enough to withstand fire damage: metal and fiber cement siding. However, metal siding is prone to impact damage and will not preserve its beautiful quality for long. It is also hard to temperature control as the metal heats under intense Colorado sunlight.
Of all the siding products available, fiber cement siding checks all the boxes. The durability and lifetime guarantee of James Hardie fiber cement siding products makes up the difference on a slightly higher price tag in a short amount of time. Fiber cement siding will not crack, peel, split, or warp in baking sun, high winds, snow and ice, or hail storms. It also has a grade-A fire rating and is completely resistant to spark and flame.
And because of its durability, fiber cement siding is also a low maintenance siding product. Product quality has an impact on long-term costs and determining what is affordable. Fiber cement is usually more expensive up front, but it saves money on repairs and home energy efficiency in the long run. Due to its durability and lack of maintenance it requires, it can actually save you money over the years compared to other materials. Fiber cement siding also actively increases the value of your home, adding to the overall investment of homeownership.
So, fiber cement siding is the obvious choice for a long-lasting siding investment in your home’s exterior protection and energy efficiency. And with James Hardie fiber cement siding, function goes hand-in-hand with beauty. James Hardie offers a huge selection of siding styles, textures, and colors; the design possibilities are endless with more than 700 ColorPlus technology colors to choose from.
To get the most out of your first-time investment in new siding, choose a high-quality material like James Hardie fiber cement siding and choose a contractor certified in its installation—so you only have to choose once! James Hardie guarantees its fiber cement siding products for a lifetime, and we do the same: a lifetime guarantee on our installation work with 100% customer satisfaction, every time.
