You have many important choices to make as a homeowner, including selecting the siding that will serve your home most efficiently for many years to come. Many homeowners simply accept the type of cheap, low-grade siding that came with their house when it was built, but others are realizing that switching to aluminum siding is a very worthwhile investment.
With a thick aluminum siding, your home shouldn’t need to be resided for at least 35 years, and possibly much longer! In that time, you’ll only need to repaint two or three times to keep the aluminum looking fresh. Aluminum also insulates your home far better than vinyl, which will save you money on heating and cooling costs. It’s incredibly durable for such a light and flexible material, which makes aluminum the perfect choice if you live in a coastal community with excess moisture and salt in the air. Aluminum won’t rust, swell, rot, or encourage mildew like other siding materials.
Still not convinced aluminum is the choice for you? This amazing material is also insect-proof, fire-resistant, recyclable, and comes in a variety of textures and patterns to give you the exact look you want.
Keep Your Aluminum Fresh With Paint
Considering the perks of aluminum siding, you want to keep it in the best shape possible to really get your money’s worth. You can do this by painting your aluminum siding once you feel like the old finish has become a bit dull and chalky.
First, gently clean siding with a low pressure washing machine and a long handled brush for scrubbing. The blend of water and scrubbing will remove all loose paint and unwanted chalkiness, providing you with a clean painting slate. Begin with a coat of 100% acrylic latex primer and follow that with two coats of 100% acrylic exterior latex paint. A flat sheen will hide imperfections better than a gloss or semi-gloss choice.
With just a bit of care and attention, your aluminum siding will transform the appearance of your home and remain a valuable investment for years to come.
