Can Siding Raise The Value of Your Home
If you own a home, you may wonder if siding would increase the value of it.
Let us look at a couple of sidings & how siding can increase the value of your home.
Energy Efficiency
Insulated Vinyl Siding is energy efficient. It is made to be able to withstand high fluctuations in temperatures and help you save money on your bills.
Fiber Cement Siding (James Hardie Siding) comes with a Hardie Plank insulated siding for energy efficiency.
Durability
Vinyl siding is durable. It can withstand hail, rain, dust, and rough textures. It also does not fade easily.
Fiber Cement Siding is extremely durable and is fire resistance which will not combust or melt like vinyl siding does at high temperatures, which is a big selling point in some parts of Canada.
Aesthetics
Aesthetics are extremely important when it comes to increasing the value of a home. Homebuyers are constantly looking for ways to improve their home’s appearance. Both Sidings comes in a wide range of colors, texture and styles. You can choose between traditional, modern and rustic looks.
With the current economic climate, homeowners are more open to the idea of investing money in home improvements rather than buying new real estate. For homeowners who are considering selling their home, if your exterior is looking tired or dated, new siding can be an enormous help in the resale of your home.
Conclusion
Vinyl siding can have a drastic change on the curb appeal of one’s house which of course would have impact on the house’s value.
We feel though James Hardie siding is a better investment because of the longevity, warranty and low maintenance. James Hardie siding is beautiful and overall is more robust with features that vinyl siding does not have i.e. very low maintenance, much stronger material so no cracking or dents and life expectancy of 50 years with a 30 year warranty.
However, Fiber Cement siding is more expensive than vinyl so for some it could just be a matter of budget.
In our opinion we feel both kinds of siding could increase the value of your home, and has seem to in the past, but one would only know through proper appraisals of your property.
Lastly finding the right contractor is very important. You should choose a contractor who is experienced and who has a good reputation. It is also a good idea to choose a contractor who is licensed and who has been properly insured.
Older house gets a face lift with James Hardie Arctic White New Siding in the Beaches.
