Consider Fiberglass House Siding for Your Brooklyn, NY Home ...

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK ? If you are considering new siding for your home, it?s safe to assume you?re aware there are numerous material choices including vinyl, stucco, fiber cement, wood, metal and rock.

Each siding material has its pros and cons. However, there is one material on the market that has an impressive range of benefits over traditional siding options at an affordable price. The material is fiberglass.

It was designed to be cost-effective, impact resistant, able to withstand the elements, have low maintenance requirements and last a long time, compared to other materials available. Fiberglass is also available in a variety of sizes and textures.

The reason house siding is applied to the exterior of your Brooklyn, NY home is to protect it from the elements, mainly water. But it also provides an aesthetically pleasing look that matches the rest of the home. Fiberglass can be made to resemble wood, stone or brick and with the colors finished in a superior acrylic, it is more than four times thicker than factory applied painting, according to fiberglasssiding.com.

Because the product does not expand, contract or swell like wood siding, it can be installed in any climate during any time of the year. It resists oxidation, rust and corrosion, which makes it ideal for coastal climates.

While vinyl siding has long been the choice of material for the average do-it-yourselfer, homeowners can easily apply fiberglass.

Step one
To find out how much siding you will need, you must first measure the exterior of your home. Measure all exposed walls, but don?t forget to subtract the width and height of all windows and doors when calculating.

Step two
On the exposed portions of the exterior walls, especially in the corners and frames of doors and windows, apply a layer of builder?s felt. This will provide a weatherproofing barrier to keep wind and rain from penetrating the siding. Where necessary, affix the felt with a slap stapler.

Step three
On the edge of one wall, apply the starter strip that came with the siding and secure it with nails. Run the starter strip along the length of the house, nailing the strip to every other wall stud.

Step four
Apply the first set of fiberglass panels directly to the starter strip with nails. Aim for 1-inch from the top of the panels. Continue until you have covered the house.

Step five
Keeping a 1-inch overlap, secure the second set of panels from the top of the first set of panels to the bottom of the second set. Using a table saw, trim any sections of siding that will intersect with doors or windows. Nail the second series of panels using the same stud pattern as the first. Continue this process until you have reached the top of the wall.

Step six
To form a complete seal, run a line of caulk along the edge of any corners in the siding. For extra weatherproofing, apply caulk around the edge of doors and windows. The best way to ensure that moisture does not penetrate the area between the walls and siding is by applying caulk to the top and bottom of the siding.

There are numerous companies who manufacture fiberglass siding, but where you live depends on the availability of the product. Yearly pressure washing of the siding is recommended, but because it is so durable, it typically remains clean, even in the harshest climates.

While this is a user-friendly product to install, basic skills in measurement and power tools are required. If you would rather leave the work to a professional, TenList can match you with a local contractor or help you get started on other projects by getting quotes on everything from green home improvement to air conditioning replacement services.

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