If you’re planning on giving your home exterior a makeover, you’re probably considering whether or not you should have your siding painted or replacing them altogether. While siding replacement can be costlier upfront, let the siding contractors at Renovation Team share the reasons why it’s the better choice between the two.
- It improves durability. One of the reasons why homeowners update their exterior is because of damaged siding. Paint can hide blemishes and, in the hands of a skilled painter, can even make damaged areas look like new. However, paint doesn’t make it more resistant to damage. Comparatively, you can choose to invest in durable siding and help protect your home against damage caused by impact and moisture infiltration.
- It can make maintenance easier. The problem with painting siding is you have to do it regularly. Low-maintenance siding like vinyl and fiber cement do not require paint thanks to their molded-in and factory-applied colors, respectively. Keeping them clean is as easy as washing them with water and dish detergent.
- It can improve your home’s energy efficiency. Insulated siding can help reduce the rate that your home absorbs radiant heat. Together with roof insulation and energy-efficient windows and doors, you can enjoy energy savings with the right siding. While white or light-colored paint can achieve a similar effect, you’ll need to reapply paint every so often. In some communities, light-colored exteriors are considered a nuisance if they deflect sunlight to neighboring properties.
- It can save you money in the long run. In our introduction, we mentioned that siding replacement has a higher upfront cost. However, consider its lifetime cost — the cost of its upkeep over its life span — against the cost of paint and equipment (or hiring professionals) over the same period. Just the fact that low-maintenance siding eliminates the need for professional cleaning is reason enough to choose siding replacement.
- It’s safer. If you do your own house painting, safety becomes a key consideration. Any job that involves climbing the sides of a building presents a risk of injury. Professionals have the training, equipment and insurance coverage for it; DIYers might not. You can choose to avoid any such risks by simply having your siding replaced with low-maintenance ones.
Ready to have your siding replaced? Give our team at Renovation Team a call at (636) 939-1061, or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation. We serve communities in St. Louis and Chesterfield, MO.
