Washington DC Cedar Siding

There are several different siding options on the market today, and each has its benefits and drawbacks. Brick and stone are two of the most durable and attractive cladding materials ever known, but their price is well beyond desirable for most households. Vinyl and aluminum are far more wallet friendly, but vary greatly in quality from one product to another and are not to some peopleýs liking aesthetically. In Washington DC, cedar siding is a less well known cladding option, and like the others it has its high and low points. If you are considering a siding replacement on an existing property or are thinking of building a new home in or around Washington DC, cedar shake siding is worth looking into.

Benefits of Cedar Siding in Washington DC
Where brick is durable, and vinyl is low maintenance, folks who choose cedar shake siding in Washington DC are generally enamored with its looks. Classic, rustic, and not without elegance, wood siding of all types is generally regarded as one of the most attractive claddings on the market. In Washington DC, cedar siding is also beneficial because it adds insulation to help keep out the cold during winter months. Surprising to many, cedar siding is also just as environmentally friendly as other siding materials (and when the trees it comes from are harvested responsibly, even more so)!

When compared to other types of wood siding, there are several reasons to opt for cedar. Shake siding in Washington DC is going to be exposed to many damaging factors. Snow, rain, direct sunlight, and insects can all play a role in aging your wood siding prematurely. By opting for cedar siding, Washington DC homeowners are actually getting a few benefits from the wood itself that help combat these aging elements. Cedar contains a natural oil that makes it more weather resistant, guards it against rot, and even makes it a less tasty meal for bugs. While it will still need to be attended to more than vinyl or aluminum, cedar siding is a better choice than most other wood varieties.

Drawbacks of Washington DC Cedar Shake Siding
The biggest reason why you donýt see more modern homes clad in cedar or any other shake is that wood requires more upkeep than any other siding material on the market. Even if it is well taken care of, Washington DC cedar siding is likely to have a lifespan that is far shorter than vinyl, aluminum, brick, stone, or fiber cement. Despite its many selling points, the maintenance it takes to keep outdoor wood looking good year after year combined with its less than formidable life expectancy are reason enough for many homeowners to opt for an alternate material.

Washington DC Cedar Siding Costs
Every home is different, and even houses with a similar square footage might require different amounts of effort (and therefore more or less labor) to side. Because only a contractor can give you a true estimate for how much he or she will charge for a given job, it is extremely difficult to say how much any property will cost to cover in siding without first examining the property and knowing the contractor who will do the work. What we can tell you is that wood siding jobs are likely to cost more than vinyl or aluminum jobs of similar involvement and less than brick or stone siding jobs. If you are considering installing cedar siding, Washington DCýs annual weather and climate patterns are likely to take their toll sooner rather than later if you donýt keep up with regular maintenance. The larger than average amount of upkeep that cedar siding will require should be taken into account when comparing prices with cladding materials that wonýt require much maintenance.

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