Fiber Cement Siding, Today's Premier Alternative

For a long time homeowners have been looking for an alternative to traditional wood siding. In the past and vinyl was seen as the best option, although many people also were drawn to aluminum siding for its durability. Unfortunately both of these sightings have significant drawbacks and never quite achieved a realistic wood look. The industry's response to this situation was the creation of fiber cement siding.

Fiber cement siding is the newest and currently best-received wood siding replacement alternative. Fiber cement siding is much more durable than wood and far better at resisting fire, termites, and water. Additionally fiber cement siding is visually very close to traditional wood siding.

Fiber cement siding is asbestos free, and composed of a mix of sand, cellulose fiber, and cement blended with waxes and resins. This mixture is then autoclaved, that is to say it is subjected to highly pressurized steam that presses it into its final form. This auto cleaning provides exceptional strength and dimensional stability to the finished product. In the construction industry fiber cement siding is considered to be the strongest available siding alternative. It will never crack, mold, or de laminate; and unlike wood it will never rot or be subject to termite infestations.

To extend consumer value of fiber cement siding is available in many different colors and styles. The homeowner simply has to choose what color and texture will work best for their home and it is likely that it is available in the fiber cement siding. If there is no color options available that fit your needs it is possible to paint fiber cement siding. In fact you can even buy fiber cement siding that has had a base coat applied. This allows you to skip the priming step, and go straight to painting. Some companies will even pre-paint your fiber cement siding for you. This will likely cost a little more upfront, however if you lack the time but have the resources it is an excellent option.

Fiber cement siding is available at many home improvement centers at a reasonable price. Lumberyards are also an excellent place to find fiber cement siding. If neither of these places have exactly what you are looking for in stock it is likely that they can special order a product to meet your exact specifications.

Fiber cement siding is quickly making inroads in the home side a market. Early adopters have been duly impressed, and are spreading the word. Fiber cement siding structural characteristics and exceptional durability have made many a homeowner very happy.