Home improvement projects often focus on visual upgrades or structural repairs. However, it’s essential to remember the significant impact of exterior elements like siding on your home’s interior. In today’s post, Dior Construction explores the role of siding in protecting and improving your home’s interior.
Energy Savings
Siding provides an extra layer of insulation. When properly installed, quality siding can help reduce heat loss in the winter and heat gain during the summer. It helps maintain consistent interior temperatures that lead to less reliance on heating and cooling. Consequently, you can enjoy lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint.
Protection from Structural Damage
Siding serves as the first line of defense against the elements, particularly in areas where the annual climate can range from blistering heat to freezing temperatures. Quality siding serves as a protective layer against conditions that can impact the structural integrity of your home, such as heat, moisture and dry rot, to name a few.
Noise Reduction
While insulated siding is primarily designed to slow down thermal transfer, it also happens to have sound absorption properties, which can contribute to quieter indoor spaces. Whether you work from home, are taking care of a baby, or if you work at night and need rest during the day, insulated siding can be a great investment, especially when combined with windows equipped with insulated glass.
What Kind of Siding Should You Get?
Some types of siding have better insulation and sound-absorbing qualities than others. If you are getting wood shakes or siding made from solid wood boards, remember that the denser the wood, the more vibration it will transmit. Insulated vinyl siding typically features a core or layer of insulating material, but if you want a more solid option, consider James Hardie® fiber cement siding.
Just as important is the quality of installation. No matter how well-made the siding material is, an inexperienced or untrained installer could introduce gaps or commit other mistakes that could defeat the features of the product. Make it a point to hire an experienced siding installer that offers a workmanship warranty, or at least a quality guarantee.
Let our team at Dior Construction help make your home quieter. Give us a call at (201) 472-5462, or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation on our siding services. We serve Essex County, NJ and the rest of New Jersey.
