Cement House Siding

Cement house siding is a popular type of siding used in the southern portion of the United States, where hurricanes are a frequent occurrence, because cement house siding is probably one of the most reliable times of materials in which to construct a house under hurricane safety codes. Cement house siding is also used in states that experience major winds and other types of extreme weather conditions such as Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

This type of siding is used on premises' walls and consists of concrete with cement as its base ingredient. Stucco and cinder blocks are also considered cement siding.

Cement siding is not appropriate for three types of locations:

The front porch
The roof edge
The rear deck

Cement siding is usually installed close to these structures but the cement siding installation guide says there should be at least a two-inch space between the vertical, horizontal and sloped surfaces, and also each of the siding bottoms.

Fiber Cement House Siding

This type of cement siding is one of the most popular types of application and offers than most of the siding products in its same class. It can keep its paint in tack for several years as the material is considered paint friendly. When compared to wood siding, cement house siding is cheaper to maintain and easier to handle. It is also manufactured with cellulosic, cement, and sand fibers. This type of siding is best used in garages, in the additions and extensions of the home or for replacement of old structures.

Some characteristics of the siding include:

Comes very close to emulating natural wood grain
Very durable
Installs similar to wood siding
It cuts similar to wood siding
Comes pre-finished or primed
Not subject to insect damage or rotting
Has an average 50 year warranty with major manufacturers
Practically maintenance free
Cost is moderate-high

Where can I find a cement siding installer in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey?

Cement house siding looks good in appearance but it is not recommended as a do-it-yourself project. When dealing with this type of siding it is best to have a trusted contractor like Prime Home Improvements do the work rather than trying to tackle the project yourself.

Contact Prime Home Improvements today at 1-800.528.6463 for a free Consultation!

Our company has been around for over 40 years and through out our time we have helped many homeowners installing cement house siding. We can help you make your home restoration dreams become a reality no matter where you live or what you want.

We service the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and in particular: Fairfield county, Westchester county, Putnam county, Suffolk county, Passaic county, Bergen county, Dutchess county and Hudson Valley. Major cities that we service are: Yonkers NY, Bronx NY, White Plains NY, Scarsdale NY, Nyack NY, Rye NY, Chappaqua NY, Stamford CT, Greenwich CT and Totowa NJ.