Your home’s exterior is its first impression, and you want it to look its best. But you also want your exterior siding to do more than just look good. It needs to last and stand up to the elements, pests and even extreme events like hurricanes and wildfires. Fiber cement siding is a modern residential … Continued
Wood continues to be an incredibly popular siding material, and it’s not hard to see why. Wood has a timeless look that creates instant curb appeal, loved by both builders and home buyers. It also lends itself to many types of home design, whether you’re creating a family home or building a modern masterpiece. But, as … Continued
When you hear about exterior and interior design “versatility,” fiber cement siding might not be the first material that pops into your mind. Maybe something more positive like ‘fiber cement board is growing in acceptance.’ Not everyone knows the whole story about fiber cement siding, which has evolved over the decades. It’s a highly innovative, dependable … Continued
Lap siding is a perennial favorite in residential projects for a reason. This classic style is flexible, yet high-end, and can suit both traditional and modern applications. Yet, as home builders and architects know, there are drawbacks when it comes to using traditional wood sidings. It may look beautiful, but over time, wood sidings require … Continued
When it comes to selecting the right siding for your next residential project, there’s a number of factors to consider. Design is, of course, a big one. Siding will impact the whole look of your project, so you want something that reflects your vision to the world. But you’ll also want to consider factors that … Continued
Designs that use brick, stone or stucco have long been on-trend, and you might notice specific regions of the United States feature these popular materials heavily. But these materials can present (sometimes messy) challenges to contractors and builders. Fiber-cement siding offers the same kind of design versatility, but without the mess, and can help homeowners … Continued
When you’re designing a beautiful, modern new home, what siding to choose will be a key consideration. The exterior siding panels of your home will determine the curb appeal of the entire property, and there will be a number of details both homeowners and contractors will consider when choosing materials. Aesthetic, cost, ease of installation … Continued
California resident Bob Gates awoke to the alarming smell of burning trees at 3 a.m. on a chilly morning in October 2017. From the window of his home in the Redwood Valley, he could see a three or four-mile wide ridgeline that looked like a tidal wave of fire bearing down on his property and neighborhood. … Continued
In October and November of this year, more fires erupted across California, burning through thousands of acres of land and destroying hundreds of homes and businesses. Sadly, for the past several years, wildfires in California and several other states in the Southwest — Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico — have increased dramatically as extreme weather … Continued
When architects specify cladding materials for their commercial projects, the topic of life-cycle costs isn’t always top-of-mind. After all, long after a project is completed, the cost of keeping the building’s exterior in pristine condition becomes the responsibility of the building’s owner. However, the true costs of cladding materials can’t be measured without examining maintenance … Continued