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Seamless Steel: A metal siding
option well worth your consideration
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Regardless of what you have on your home, you have probably seen metal, steel siding as it is the most used siding material in America and is used on both South and North American homes. Siding made from steel is very strong and will not shrink or bulge when temperatures change. It is available in a multitude of colors and can also be ordered with a wood or textured look.
The newest development, seamless steel siding is cut on site. Using a special machine and a roll of steel, the material is cut and wrapped around your home for a perfectly seamless appearance. While the average home is said to have as many as 130 splices in vinyl or wood siding, seamless steel siding eliminates the splicing for a smooth, waterproof, professional finish. Every piece will be exactly right, giving your home the ultimate appearance in style and exterior perfection.
The seamless steel, metal siding is actually measured and cut onsite by professional installers, but regular steel siding is also available for homeowners who want to install it themselves. However, contractors still advise the use of a professional installer as the material can be difficult to handle, and an amateur can incur serious cuts. Nevertheless, the siding provides a tough, durable, maintenance free finish, and requires no sheath-board under the siding although insulation can be added if temperature control is a concern. It never needs painting and is water, fire and termite proof. The maintenance required is as simple as cleaning it with a garden hose, and it will not rust, flake or chip in even the most brutal weather conditions. The newest steel siding materials also have a PVC coating that enables the siding to resist color fading due to direct sun or harsh winters. The material can sustain dents if hit with a rock, and if scratched, the scratched area can rust. This, however, can be prevented if treated quickly.
Steel siding not only looks good, but has been tested in a variety of disastrous situations. It will withstand the impact of tornado and hurricane winds much better than vinyl siding; it's also fireproof, offering protection in the event of a fire close to your home. Most manufacturers of steel siding provide good warranties and expect the siding to last 20 years or more.
Steel siding is more expensive
than wood or vinyl, but the advantage is in the durability and in the
increased efficiency of your home. The material is impervious to nearly
any disaster nature can throw at it and to a few man-made foibles as well.
In the long run, it will prove a worthy investment.
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