Fiber Cement

Fiber cement siding has become extremely popular here in the northeast, keeping fiber cement installers in MA as busy as those in neighboring states.  There are many reasons for the popularity of this particular type of siding, but there are also certain issues with this siding that homeowners should be aware of.

If not installed properly, the warranty on this siding can become null and void.  That is why it is important that such siding only be installed by professionals, such as those at United Home Experts, who have many years of experience working with such siding here in the harsh weather conditions of the Northeast.

The primary problem faced by poor installation of this type of siding is water absorption.  One of the components of this type of siding is sawdust or cellulose of some type, and these materials absorb moisture.  That is why it is vitally important to have trusted experts do the installing.  They can see to it that the siding will not come in contact with standing water.

The advantages of fiber cement siding can far outweigh the disadvantages.   The fact is, more than five million homes in the US use fiber cement siding, and for good reason.  Such siding is durable and comes in a variety of textures.  This type of siding offers outstanding properties and can greatly enhance a home’s value and curb appeal.  Fiber cement installers in MA, such as the dedicated team at United Home Experts,  will install siding with a transferable 30-year limited warranty, attesting to the strength and durability of the product, even in the unforgiving northeastern climate.

This type of siding does not warp or crack due to the intense variations of temperature here in the northeast, and unlike many others types of siding, fiber cement does not attract insects of any kind.

Another advantage of professionally-installed siding is the range of baked-in colors available to the homeowner.  The paints used on this siding are specially formulated for New England’s often harsh climate.  United Home Experts offers 20 exciting colors, each baked onto the siding and each guaranteed for up to fifteen years.

Obviously, warranties such as those available with this type of siding attest to recent innovations in fiber cement technology which have alleviated many of the problems that were rampant in first-generation siding.  Today’s homeowners can confidently choose fiber cement siding to protect, beautify, and enhance the value of virtually any home here in the Northeast.