This post talking about Planning for New Siding for Your Home is brought to you as part of our new#HouseExperts partnership with Sears. Opinions are my own.
A few weeks ago we showed how much of a difference that just painting our old aluminum siding made, but we realize it’s definitely a short term fix. It looks great from the road, but if you get up close you can see the dents and dings (something that happens to aluminum siding), patched holes where the shutters came down and other blemishes. The before and after is striking but long term one home improvement we are really looking at is replacing the siding. Planning for New Siding for Your Home is a big home improvement project but one that is worth it in so many ways. #HouseExperts
Planning for New Siding for Your Home #HouseExperts
There are a lot of benefits to redoing the siding on your house. One of the first among them is updating the look and increasing curb appeal. There are a lot of different styles to choose from with vinyl siding, from the traditional long plank to shake styles and different edge profiles. Add in the different colors available and you can have a new, unique look for your house without it costing a fortune. Of course there are options for siding in addition to vinyl as well such as fiber cement, real wood, stone, or brick. You’ll want to do your homework and decide which option is best for you and your style of home. You can also schedule a consultation with a Sears expert to discuss siding options. Sears Home Services has been around for more than 125 years!
You can see in this before and after picture just how much changing the color of our siding changed the curb appeal of our home, imagine what changing the actual siding will do!
If you’ve got older siding on your house, you know that harsh weather can take its toll, to say nothing of stray baseballs. Modern vinyl is much more durable than the older kinds, so much so that if weather damages your house, your siding is probably the least of your worries.
New siding can greatly increase the efficiency of your house. Insulated vinyl can have a good R-value (the measure of how insulating it is) and while your siding is off, you can easily add more insulation to the outside of your home. This is also an ideal time to track down and seal off drafts in your house that cause you to lose heat in the winter and cool air in the summer.
The graphic above shows which home improvements best return your money back and high on that list is replacing the siding, so not only will it help our home look great and be more energy efficient, we will also get almost all the money we spend on the project back out of it when we decide to sell our home. While we aren’t necessarily planning to sell in the next few years, it isn’t out of the question either. When you figure in the money we will save on heating and cooling, it almost becomes a no-brainer home improvement that will pay for itself whether we sell or not.
With our roof replaced and the new entry doors, and the minor kitchen remodel done, the siding is definitely on our wish list. Also on our wish list is new garage doors and remodeling the bathroom. You can see those projects have a great return on investment also!
Claudia Krusch says
What a difference! Totally love the after! The color is great!
April Mims says
Nice siding really does add a lot to a home – both in looks and in value. It’s definitely worth the investment.
Rose Cottrill says
THat is an awesome transformation. It makes a great difference when you change the color of anything.
Ricci says
New siding can make a house seem like a whole new place! This infographic is fascinating really! I had no idea what the return on improvements was!
Lynndee says
What a difference! Totally love the after! The color of the new siding that you chose is really pretty. Love it!
Amber Killmon says
Once I am done with our interior renovations I’m moving to the exterior and this is sure to come in handy. Thanks for sharing!
Jasmine Eclipse says
I love the before and after pictures! Your house looks GREAT!
Jacqui Odell says
Your house looks great! Our house is in need of a new makeover. Starting with the siding.
Nicole Etolen says
I have no plans for a new siding for the moment but these are very helpful. I will save this.
Kendall says
We’re looking at new siding sometime in the next few years… this post will definitely come in handy! Thanks for the resource!
Melissa Dixon says
This looks great! I need to get new siding on my home, I have been puttin goff for a long time but it’s time!
Rebecca Swenor says
The house looks great with the new paint job. Sears is who my parents went to years ago to put siding on our house and that same siding is on that house today. Sears Home Services is really a great way to go. Thanks for sharing the information.
Kathy says
Wow, that made a huge difference. It’s crazy how much something can really change a house. I think it looks great after!
The Cubicle Chick says
Now this is some curb appeal. You updates with the siding made your house look great. – Yolonda
Karissa says
We have a whole list of home wish list projects too! However siding is not one of them! 🙂
Christy Garrett says
Home renovation is not my idea of fun. We are looking at replacing the flooring in our house.
Amanda Simkin says
Brand new siding can make such a positive impact on a house. It’s like a face lift. It is great to know that there are so many affordable and stylish options for those looking to improve their home.
Vera Sweeney says
It is so hard to make a decision when it comes to picking out something like siding for your house!! Love these things to consider!
Jennifer says
Wow your house looks great. Some new siding really changes the look of it.
Chrishelle Ebner says
Wow, new siding definitely changes the look of a house. I did not know it could also help save money with energy bills.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
The house looks great! Vinyl siding is a big exterior choice down here in the south. It offers great protection for the home, looks good, and it’s super affordable.