5 Reasons to Replace Your Current Siding
- Staff
- 7 hours ago
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If you live in Harford County, MD • Baltimore County, MD • Carroll County, MD • Howard County, MD • Cecil County, MD • Frederick County, MD • Montgomery County, MD • York County, PA • Lancaster County, PA • Chester County, PA, replacing your home siding may be one of the smartest home improvements you can make.
Most homeowners think about roofs and windows first, but new siding can completely transform your house in ways few other upgrades can. Here are five great reasons to consider replacing your current siding.
1. Instant Curb Appeal
Few things immediately change the look of your home exterior as much as replacing your siding, especially if you have siding on all sides of your home.
Roofing generally is not as visible from the road. Getting new windows improves efficiency, but they are usually aesthetically similar to what you already had. Aside from building an addition, nothing changes the vibe of a house like getting new siding.
I have had more than a few customers tell me that after getting new siding, they actually drove right by their house at first because they did not recognize it.
That is how dramatic the difference can be.
If your home currently looks dated, faded, or worn, new siding can make it look brand new almost overnight.
2. Strong Resale Value and Return on Investment
Replacing your siding is not just about looks. It is also one of the best home improvements you can make from a financial standpoint.
In terms of return on investment, it is estimated that replacing your siding nets you around an 80 percent return on what you spend. That puts siding replacement near the very top of all possible home upgrades.
For comparison, a major kitchen remodel typically returns around 60 percent, and a bathroom remodel often falls in the 60 to 70 percent range. Even replacing a roof usually returns closer to 60 percent.
That means new siding often provides a better payback than many more expensive or disruptive renovations.
If you plan to sell your home in the next few years, updated siding can help you sell faster and for more money.
3. Upgrade Your Home Efficiency
Replacing your siding is not only a cosmetic upgrade. It is also a chance to dramatically improve how energy efficient your home is.
If you are looking to replace your current siding, chances are what is behind your existing siding is either a low-grade vapor barrier or nothing at all, just your wood sheathing.
Replacing your siding affords you the chance to add a layer of exterior insulation, which can drastically affect your home ability to keep the warmth inside in the winter and outside in the summer.
There are many exterior insulation options available today, with some offering as much as an R-Value of 5. That is a difference you will feel in temperature and see on your energy bill.
Better insulation means fewer drafts, more consistent indoor comfort, and lower heating and cooling costs year after year.
4. New Vinyl Siding Is Awesome
Many homeowners still think of vinyl siding the way it was decades ago.
Long gone are the days of brittle, thin vinyl siding that would crack and fade easily and only came in a handful of basic colors.
Modern vinyl siding now comes in a tremendous variety of styles, profiles, sizes, and textures. The colors last a lifetime and are often guaranteed by the manufacturer.
You can choose to install different styles or colors in certain areas or walls of your home as accent features. You can install darker, richer colors without fear of fading.
You can choose shake styles, board and batten looks, or classic horizontal profiles.
The options are practically limitless, and the performance is better than ever.
Today vinyl siding is durable, low maintenance, beautiful, and built to last.
5. Stand Out From Your Neighbors
If you are considering getting new siding, chances are your current siding has run its course. It is likely old, outdated, faded, and blends in with your neighbors’ boring and basic color scheme.
Getting new siding, especially a bold color or a distinct profile or accent feature, suddenly makes your house the envy of the neighborhood.
Instead of looking like every other home on the block, your house can become the one that stands out for all the right reasons.
A fresh siding upgrade gives your home personality, style, and a modern look that reflects your taste instead of the trends of twenty years ago.
Thinking About New Siding?
If your home is located in our Maryland and Pennsylvania service areas, JP Construction Services can help you explore all of your siding options.
From full siding replacement to insulation upgrades and design consultations, we help homeowners transform their homes every day.
Whether you are focused on curb appeal, energy efficiency, resale value, or simply wanting a fresh new look, replacing your siding can be one of the best decisions you ever make for your home.
Contact us today to learn how easy and affordable upgrading your siding can be. Call us at (877) 846-9566 or schedule a free siding estimate/inspection online.
