The hot, humid climate here in Texas contributes to and accelerates the decay of our homes. Wood siding, put on by the builder 15 years and more ago, has been getting dry rot and termites. Contributing to the fast decay is siding that has not been kept painted and caulked. If you replace wood with wood, you are not fixing the problem!
Vinyl? Aluminum? Fiber Cement?
There are several different choices out there and all are better than replacing wood with wood. Here are a few reasons NOT to choose vinyl or aluminum:
- Vinyl is very thin, tears easily and is not a significant insulator.
- Vinyl is too lightweight and can just peel off the house in high winds.
- Vinyl is difficult if not impossible to repaint.
- Aluminum a poor insulator against heat gain. It is a heat conductor.
- Aluminum dents from impact and difficult to repair.
- Both are often placed right over the rotten bug infested wood! HIDING not SOLVING the problem!
It's time for a real solution!
Hardiplank siding by James Hardie Company is a real solution. Wood should be replaced with a product that does not change the look of the house much while solving all the problems of wood. Consider:
- Hardie is a Fiber Cement product. Cellulose fibers, Silica, Cement.
- Has deep rich cedar looking wood grain.
- Rot and bug resistant.
- Fire, impact and moisture resistant.
- Is easily repaired.
- Is easily repainted.
All-Tex Exteriors in Austin, TX is the contractor you need to do the job right. Members of the BBB, GHBA, TRCC, TAB and NARI. All-Tex has hundreds of references and nearly 20 years in business. All-Tex offers financing and also includes a Lifetime installation warranty! We are easy to find too...www.alltexexteriors.com/siding/ or call the Austin Branch at 866-921-5718.
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