What materials to choose to renovate the coating outside of one’s house?
Winter passes and the cold, snow and temperature variations put the facades of houses to the test. What to do when Spring arrives when you notice the exterior damage to your home? Is it really relevant to embark on exterior renovation work? What are the different materials to renovate the exterior siding of your house? Sutton Quebec gives you some food for thought and some great inspirations.
The importance of a well-maintained house facade
Minimize costs
Each year, your facade must be well maintained to delay its wear and therefore minimize costs. Regular maintenance is therefore part of the annual maintenance list of one’s house; this slows down its degradation and keeps its “shine”. A one time work for the long term.
Giving value to your home
A beautiful, well-maintained facade is a good indicator of the health of your home. Even if you are not a seller today, you may be tomorrow. In addition, your property is your heritage, its value is maintained.
Renovating the exterior siding of a property is a real investment. A bad for a good because it adds value to it. If you plan to sell it, this will undoubtedly be a way of setting yourself apart from the comparables and therefore list at a more advantageous price for you. Indeed, it is one less renovation for future owners. The facade is therefore one of the priorities of the renovation work.
How to maintain its exterior facade?
Every year in the Spring, assess the damage to your exterior facade caused by Winter and plan for a little renovation. Some surfaces may be more or less damaged depending on the orientation of the house.
High pressure washing is a solution to use once a year to clean your exterior siding. This major cleaning removes stains and small dirt and restores color.
Renovate its exterior siding
It is certain that this type of work can reach a fairly substantial budget. Just remember, this is an investment. The facade is the first element future buyers will see and if you are not the only property for sale on the street, you can be sure that this renovation will be to your advantage. You will therefore need to call on specialists who will be able to advise you.
To give a second youth to your facade and thus add value to it, prepare it for resale or simply for its general maintenance, here are the different types of coatings that you can choose according to your budget, the architecture of your house or other criteria.
The different types of exterior siding
The primary role of the coating is to protect your building against bad weather. The aesthetic side comes next, but it can make your home very attractive. Here are a few types of coatings, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
Vinyl
It is the most popular coating because it is one of the easiest to install and requires little maintenance. It has great weather resistance. On the other hand, it can break during handling in too cold temperatures or melt if heat sources (ex: barbecues) are too close. Some colors may tend to become paler over time.
Aluminum
It is also a fairly widespread choice due to its resistance to bad weather, its large choice of colors. On the other hand, this very light coating can be quite fragile.
Engineered wood or wood fiber
It is an almost perfect imitation of wood but at a lower cost. It is very resistant to bad weather and climatic variations. However, its installation can be quite complex and improper installation could cause water infiltration.
Fiber cement
It is a coating composed of rectangular blocks, mainly composed of cement. It has good resistance to molds and high winds. It does not absorb water and provides additional soundproofing to the walls. However, few entrepreneurs know how to set it up properly.
Acrylic
Also called stucco, it is made of cement, sand and water. It has a lifespan of 25 years and is available in several color choices. The negative side is that it is sensitive to temperature variations and has little water resistance.
Natural wood
It is one of the best exterior siding because it is recyclable, has an average lifespan of 30 years and insulates better than most siding. At the aesthetic level, it brings an indisputable charm to the properties that adorn themselves with it. On the other hand, it is quite difficult to maintain.
The brick
It is quite expensive but remains the most profitable coating for the protection of your building. Brick requires little maintenance and has a lifespan that can exceed 100 years. With its high installation price and despite its extremely long lifespan, know that you are not immune to maintenance work with degradation of the mortar for example.
Inspirations for an original house façade
- Mix textures
- Use color ...
- Or use excessively white
- A flowered house…
- Or a green wall
You too can find inspiration for pretty exterior siding on Pinterest ;)
So there is no right or wrong formula, because each choice of exterior siding has its advantages and disadvantages. Are you going to take advantage of the coming spring to give your home a second life?
