Considering new siding for your Twin Cities home? While the demanding St. Paul and Minneapolis weather can require homeowners to keep an eye on their property’s condition, the right choice in siding material—installed by the right team of experts—can yield long-lasting results that make you delighted in your home.
Here’s a closer look at several popular siding options on the market right now, and what you can expect when you have them installed.
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding
James Hardie fiber cement siding is made from a mix of Portland cement, wood pulp and water, and it excels at providing long-lasting, attractive coverage for your home.
How It’s Installed
Fiber cement boards are weighty and require two people to handle them properly. The siding replacement can require a higher investment initially, but with proper installation, Hardie siding typically lasts 30 to 50 years.
Hardie board siding, while made from non-toxic materials, requires special care when cutting due to the sand inherent in portland cement. Special cutting tools are used by professionals when installing board siding on a home.
This high-end siding should be applied by a crew that has been certified in proper techniques—so look for a remodeling company that is trained in Hardie installations. As a Rewards Plus member in the James Hardie Contractor Alliance™ program, our team gets special access to training—which helps protect Hardie’s superb warranty.
LP SmartSide Siding
If you crave wood for your home but without the cost or maintenance, LP SmartSide is well worth considering. This natural-looking engineered wood siding comes in many styles to boost your curb appeal.
How It’s Installed
A relatively lightweight material, LP SmartSide siding allows for a swift, streamlined installation process. Simply choose from among an appealing selection of colors—and the installation crew will do the rest. The long boards create fewer seams, giving your exterior a smooth, attractive look. You can expect it to last 20-30 years.
Steel Siding
Once popular only on commercial buildings, metal siding is growing in usage on residential properties these days for a myriad of reasons. It stands up well against harsh weather (it does not rot or warp) and needs very little maintenance.
How It’s Installed
Though the idea of metal may sound “heavy,” steel siding is actually rather lightweight and convenient to handle. A team that understands the ins and outs of metal siding installation will be able to do the work quickly and easily.
We use Minnesota-made EDCO steel siding, a beautiful line of products that are respected for their longevity and versatility. All you’ll need to do is choose from a lovely range of colors, finishes and styles, and our experts will give you a streamlined installation.
Vinyl Siding
Made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl siding is lightweight and cost-effective, which makes it an appealing choice for budget-minded homeowners.
How It’s Installed
What’s cool about vinyl siding is that it is simple to set in place over just about any existing home façade. It can easily cover brick or stucco. Because it doesn’t weigh much, each vinyl siding board can be carried by one person, so the crew that does the installation will likely be smaller. This is one reason installation of vinyl siding can be more affordable than other siding types.
Stone Veneer Siding
For homeowners who crave the beauty of stone without the expense of investing in natural stone, stone veneer siding is a luxuriously delightful alternative.
How It’s Installed
Stone veneer siding (like the luxurious Versetta Stone we install) comes in lightweight panels that can be applied easily to your home’s exterior without the risk of structural damage that can result when heavy natural stone is used. To begin the process, you’ll choose your preferred color and texture, and then our specialists will apply your stone veneer siding. You can expect to get between 20-75 years of life out of it, depending on weather, wear, and how well you care for it.
DIY vs. Professional Siding Installation
Now that you’ve taken a closer look at what’s involved in getting new siding for your home, you can see that there is an advantage to hiring an experienced company instead of trying to do it yourself. While well-intentioned, most homeowners simply don’t have the expertise, tools, and training to ensure all the siding installation details are properly handled to ensure top-notch results.
Unfortunately, putting siding up incorrectly leads to a host of frustrating (and costly!) problems—from sneaky wood rot that escapes notice, damaging the house’s structure, to mistakes in how the siding is applied, voiding your manufacturer’s warranty.
It’s not worth the risk. Working with a professional team of siding experts—like us—is the best way to be sure the siding is installed correctly the first time, keeping your home protected and your warranty intact. The peace of mind you get from that is priceless.
Refresh Your Home with Gorgeous New Siding Installed by Our Pros
No matter what type of siding you choose, it takes well-trained professionals to do the installation properly—protecting your home and your product warranty too. At Beissel Window & Siding, we have over 70 years of experience installing siding for Minnesota homeowners. Learn more about how our approach to personalized, expert siding installations will give you a refreshed home you love all over again.
