3 Popular Types Of Siding For Houses In Chattanooga

You want a house that fits into your area and also represents you as an individual.

That’s what having a home means. Not only does it provide safety but it also allows you to express your uniqueness, or what it is that makes you, you.

But, what kind of house siding can best do this for you? There are many types to choose from and even those types can have different styles and the next thing you know your house is about to have a different siding for each side.

You don’t have to go through that.

Seeing as how we live and work on homes in the Chattanooga area, we see (and install) house siding quite often.

You can use this knowledge to find out what styles of house siding are actually popular in this area. Then you won’t have to wonder if you made the right choice or end up choosing a style that doesn’t work well for you.

All you need to do is keep reading.

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1. Vinyl Siding For Your House

You can make it look like almost anything you want.

If you want a versatile type of siding for houses then vinyl is your best option.

Vinyl comes in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and even textures. This is why it’s quickly becoming the most popular siding choice for homes.

You can even choose to make it look like wood.

Most homeowners choose horizontal, vertical or shingle (yes like a roof) style siding, which then can break down into even more styles.

All of which can last for decades with proper maintenance.

You can easily maintain vinyl siding because all it needs is a periodic power washing. The color won’t fade either so it can look good while it lasts.

But while the color won’t fade, you can’t change it without installing new siding:

If you like to shop based more on price then vinyl is your best bet. It is inexpensive as a material and for installation. You can install insulated vinyl to help cut down on energy costs and to keep your house the temperature you want.

This doesn’t mean it’s only for budget shoppers though. Vinyl may be cheaper but it is quality material, though you won’t like it if you prefer more eco-friendly building materials.

Remember this: vinyl is water-resistant, not waterproof. Improper installation can result in water damage.

You’ll also want to be wary of water damage for houses with wood siding.

2. Wood Siding Panels

This is for people who want a more natural look to their home:

You will love wood siding for its natural beauty, impact resistance, and customizability. You can paint or stain it an almost endless array of colors. Stains can give your home a warm and inviting look, almost like a modern style of rustic.

Wood is also relatively quick and easy to install so professional installation shouldn’t run you too much money.

You can choose from woods such as redwood, cedar, and pine. This also lends to the eco-friendly part of having a wooden home.

Though, it isn’t the easiest type of siding for houses to maintain

You’ll need to keep a close eye on the state of your wood. It can suffer from termites, rot, and other types of damage.

Redwood and cedar are more expensive because they are considered rot-resistant

This means that while it is relatively cheap, the maintenance can add up to more than the cost. You’ll more than likely need to repaint or stain it every 3-6 years.

There are 4 other styles of wood siding you can get besides the standard horizontal:

1. Board and batten style is made of wide boards joined together with a batten (thin piece of wood covering joint gaps)
2. Shingle style looks similar to roof shingles, which can have a variety of forms
3. Drop siding is when the boards are fitted together using grooves in the top and bottom edges, like a puzzle
4. Log style is logs stacked on top of one another in an interlocking design (Lincoln Log style)

They each come with their own pros and cons, much like any type of house siding.

Well, brick has more pros than it does cons, and here is why.

3. Brick Siding For Your Home

Classic, traditional, and timeless at the same time, brick siding is an amazing siding type for houses.

Homeowners love the look of brick so much that they will even lower costs and durability to get a brick veneer instead. This means only the front is brick while behind it is wood and other materials.

Speaking of costs, this one is a mixed bag.

You see, not only is brick an expensive material but it is also difficult to install and work with. This increases the amount of labor and time for construction.

What that means is while you will be paying a lot up front, the durability means rare maintenance and the timeless look can help the resale value.

Try damaging a brick house, it doesn’t work (unless you’re a wolf).

Even time can’t hurt brick houses, as evidenced by the fact that there are brick homes from over 100 years ago still in livable condition.

You’re also paying more for:

• Fire resistance
• Water resistance
• Insect resistance
• Extreme temperature resistance
• Impact resistance

Heck, brick can even age like wine to become more beautiful.

As far as types of siding for houses go, this one is the highest quality and price.

What Is Your Ideal House Siding?

These 3 types of siding for houses are only the most popular for the Chattanooga area, there are many more to choose from. Each one can make your home look even more amazing.

But if you had to choose from these 3, which one would it be? Tell us in the comments below!