Benefits of New Siding or Re-Siding for Home Improvement
There are many reasons why to reside, and you may already have one or more of the following happening now:
- Defective siding or improper installation of the siding on your home.
You may have just discovered that there are issues with your siding as a result of leaks or other problems. We provide a free estimate for repairing or replacing defective siding. - Prevention or repairs of water damage, dry rot, or leaks.
Water damage is the most common problem for siding here in rainy Oregon. Prevention is the key to avoiding more costly repairs later. Free estimate available. - Satisfy or avoid a repair addendum requirement in a real estate transaction.
If you are planning to sell your home, the last thing that you need are unexpected repairs required as a part of the sale. By having a siding inspection done before listing your home you can avoid delays and repair addendums that will affect your closing in a timely manner. - Detection or prevention of mold or fungal growth.
Mold and fungal growth are a common problem in Oregon, and in some cases that can become a health hazard. Siding is the most common location for this issue and we can help with detection and prevention.
- Functionality and aesthetic look of the siding – style, color, durability.
This is the "fun" part of siding - making your home exterior look just the way that you like....with many choices of style, color and durability, we can help with your preferences and offer discounts on the materials to lower your costs.
V.A. and Sons combines years of siding installation experience, an excellent reputation, and top quality products to continue to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations for their siding projects.
We provide the full range of siding solutions and help you to make an informed decision on what works the best for your needs and budget. We have experience a large selection of the following types of siding solutions: hardiboard siding (fiber cement), red Western cedarwood siding, and stone siding. For a free estimate on siding installation or siding replacement call us or click on the banner below.
is very versatile in style and can be used on a wide variety of homes in any color palette desired. Though installation and repair is relatively simple, wood siding requires more maintenance than other popular solutions, requiring treatment every four to nine years depending on the severity of the elements to which it is exposed. Ants and termites are a threat to many types of wood siding, such that extra treatment and maintenance that can significantly increase the cost in some pest-infested areas. Wood is a moderately renewable resource and is biodegradable. However, most paints and stains used to treat wood are not environmentally friendly and can be toxic. Wood siding can provide some minor insulation and structural properties as compared to thinner cladding materials.
Masonry sidings
are varied (brick and stone) and can accommodate a variety of styles—from formal to rustic. Though masonry can be painted or tinted to match many color palettes, it is most suited to neutral earth tones. Masonry has excellent durability (over 100 years), and minimal maintenance is required. The primary drawback to masonry siding is cost. Precipitation can threaten the structure of buildings, so it is important that the siding will be able to withstand the weather conditions in the local region. For regions that receive a lot of rain, such as Oregon, some wood sidings have been known to suffer underlying wood rot problems with excessive moisture exposure. The environmental impact of masonry depends on the type of material used. In general, concrete and concrete based materials are intensive energy materials to produce. However, the long durability and minimal maintenance of masonry sidings mean that less energy is required over the life of the siding.
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