San Antonio Cedar Siding

Cedar siding isn't for everyone, but it does offer both a uniquely beautiful look and distinct benefits. It has a warm, pleasing appearance and a subtle aroma. In San Antonio, cedar siding is often a breath of fresh air next to the hard surface sidings of many homes. It has elegance without the stuffy, somewhat off-putting feel of stone siding. In other words, it will invoke the admiration of your neighbors without their resentment.

As for performance, the greatest advantage of cedar is the energy-efficiency. Cedar is a low-density wood that reduces both the heat escaping from your home in the winter and the cool air that leaks from your home in the summer. The same principle also creates superior sound insulation.

Cedar has a natural resistance to rot and weathers well. While synthetic siding may last longer, cedar provides competitive durability and blows nearly every other wood species out of the water. To increase the lifetime of your cedar siding, keep trees and plants trimmed back from the sides of your home. This will increase air circulation and allow the cedar the dry out faster after it rains.

San Antonio: Cedar Shake Siding
Cedar siding comes in several different forms. In San Antonio, cedar shake siding is probably the most common form of cedar siding. Cedar shake is created by splitting the cedar log instead of the cedar being sawn on all sides and creates a slightly different texture. Along with cedar shake siding, San Antonio cedar siding can be beveled, panelized, or come in variously-sized shingles.

While the reason most San Antonio homeowners choose cedar siding is the texture, warmth, and aroma, there are still any number of decorative options you can choose from. Cedar siding can be left untreated to age naturally, or treated/stained to create any number of colors and finished effects. Some homeowners even paint their cedar siding. The cedar itself can be either red cedar or white cedar. White cedar is usually considered more beautiful and longer lasting, but costs a little more as well.

Cost of a San Antonio Cedar Siding Installation
Cedar siding isn't the cheapest siding you can purchase, but you probably already knew that. On the other hand, it's often not nearly as expensive as homeowners think. Cedar siding in San Antonio may not be all that more expensive than vinyl siding. Depending on the size of your home and the quality of the cedar, you might be able to install cedar siding on a San Antonio home for somewhere between $5,000-$12,000. The average vinyl siding installation, by comparison, is $7,500. The real reason cedar siding is more expensive is the upkeep. While San Antonio cedar siding holds up well given the hot, dry climate, it will still need to be resealed every few years. Keep in mind, though, you'll be doing your utility bills a favor with your energy-efficient siding.

Project Length of a San Antonio Cedar Siding Installation
A San Antonio cedar siding installation, like anywhere else in the country, is a labor intensive project. No siding project is going to be done in one afternoon, but cedar siding projects will probably take an extra day or two. Expect your San Antonio cedar siding contractor to spend the better part of a week or more pounding his or her hammer against your home. Like roof installations, it doesn't exactly create a relaxing home environment. Many homeowners aren't home during the day, and it shouldn't be much of a problem to arrange the work to be done while you're at work. In any case, a siding installation isn't hassle-free but it usually doesn't pose a serious inconvenience like a kitchen remodel often does.