Siding sets the style of a house as much as anything else, and it is the wall's first defense against rain, heat and hail. Here is how the common options compare for homes in North Texas.
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What siding has to handle here
Fiber cement
The most common upgrade we install. It looks like painted wood, in lap, shingle or board-and-batten profiles, and holds up well to heat and hail. It does not rot and resists insects and fire. It needs painting every 10 to 15 years, or less often with factory-finished boards.
Vinyl
Affordable and low maintenance, available in many colors and profiles. Hail can crack it, especially older or thinner vinyl, and matching a repair on sun-faded vinyl is hard. Better for budget-focused projects than for the most exposed walls.
Engineered wood
Treated wood-strand siding with a real wood texture. Lighter and easier to work with than fiber cement, and more impact-resistant than vinyl. Needs good paint maintenance and proper clearance from the ground.
Natural wood
Cedar lap siding and shakes look great but need regular staining or painting in Texas sun, and they are more vulnerable to rot and insects.
Brick and stone
Common across DFW, often on the front elevation with siding on the sides and back. Very durable and low maintenance. Mortar joints can crack with foundation movement. Stone veneer adds texture on accent walls and entries.
Stucco
Seen on Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes. Handles heat well, but it can crack with foundation movement, and water that gets behind it causes hidden damage. Proper installation with drainage behind it matters.
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Choosing
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After a storm
Hail-damaged siding usually belongs on the same insurance claim as the roof. We photograph the walls during every storm inspection.
We install and repair fiber cement, vinyl and composite siding across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Call (855) 741-ROOF for a free estimate.