 |
VS |  |
| Cedar Wood Siding | Everlast Composite Siding |
For homeowners looking for options for their home's exterior surface, many turn to siding. Siding is a great option instead of paint or wood paneling as it is easier to maintain and often cheaper to install. After looking at all of their siding options, many people choose wood siding instead of more traditional siding and vinyl options.
Wood Siding Pros
Wood siding is often less expensive than traditional wood exteriors or boards. With proper installation and maintenance, this type of siding often lasts for years, depending on where the home is located. A proper wood stain protects the wood coating, helping the home to blend in with the surrounding natural elements. In addition, the siding is generally insulated, proving energy conservation and saving on heating and cooling bills.
Wood Siding Cons
Wood siding may not always be the best option. The choice for using wood siding for a home's exterior depends to a large degree on where the home is located and how much maintenance a homeowner is willing to put into the exterior surface. While wood siding gives a natural look to the outside of a house, it is often vulnerable to insects that prefer wood. Most wood siding is composed of a vinyl base with a wood overlay, however the wood is still susceptible to bugs such as termites. For homes in high-humidity areas, wood siding might present a problem with mold and mildew. Frequent washing and upkeep reduces mold and mildew issues, but requires added work for the home's occupants. For those who live in bug- or mold-prone areas, other options should be considered instead of wood siding.
Alternatives to Wood Siding
There are several popular alternatives to
wood siding, including vinyl, composites and fiber cement siding. The options may seem endless, with various shade and varieties. Another variety of siding, cladded siding, has appeared on the market in recent years. This type of siding is formulated with basic vinyl and a composite overcoat of another material, thus making the siding stronger and longer lasting. One of the newest and best selling additions on the market of composite cladded siding is Everlast Siding.
Everlast Siding
Everlast siding is made of a polymeric resin and granular stone combination, which basically combines vinyl and cement siding into one durable product. A cedar-like finish provides an authentic wood look and detail to the product. Everlast siding is constructed with seams that do not overlap as with many brands of siding, creating a more natural look. It is often lighter than other sidings, however at the same time is tough enough to withstand high winds and storm impact damage. Everlast comes in various colors including Harbor Blue, Seaside Gray, Misty Taupe, Polar White, Cabernet Red, Sand Dune, Chestnut, Antique Ivory, Canvas and Spanish Moss. While no wood is used in the construction of Everlast, this updated siding option is created to resemble a cedar siding, with a natural wood look to its finish. This provides the look of traditional wood siding without the worry of insects destroying the siding. Whatever color is chosen, customers can rest assured that it is durable and can withstand almost any storm and looks just as new years later.
Everlast Versus Wood Siding 
Everlast provides the look of wood without the problem of rot and bug infestation that often accompanies wood siding. Everlast's various colors and cedar finish resemble wood and fit almost any decorating theme or color. The composite material that creates Everlast's durable exterior guarantees that it will withstand strong winds and impact damage better than most wood siding. In addition, Everlast siding requires less maintenance and lower replacement costs than traditional wood siding.
Siding options abound and homeowners need to consider the location of the home, local humidity, upkeep requirements and durability when shopping for siding options. The homeowner is the only one who can decide which would be better for their home - traditional wood siding, or a newer composite material such as Everlast siding.
