A beautiful home exterior is one of the easiest ways to make an impression on neighbors and visitors. Maintaining your home’s siding is a great way to help it last longer. At New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc., we provide a vast selection of siding options, including composite siding, to help your New Jersey home stand out. Here, we discuss composite siding and why it’s a smart choice for those who want an option with stress-free maintenance.

What Is Composite Siding?

Composite siding, at its core, is a siding product comprised of multiple materials.  It can be made using a blend of wood fibers, sawdust, and wood scraps, but can contain other materials, including PVC, resin, engineered wood or fiberglass. The mix creates dependable boards, which provide a wood-like look. This offering is a particularly dependable option for areas like New Jersey that frequently deal with harsh conditions, as it is manufactured to withstand extreme weather.

Siding usually comes in boards or sheets that are professionally installed to ensure your home is protected from the elements, keeps out unwanted pests, and provides added curb appeal. While there are a variety of options when it comes to materials, composite siding is a popular choice.

How Do You Take Care of Composite Siding?

With so much to do around your home, choosing an easy-to-maintain siding is a simple way for homeowners to lighten their workload. Composite siding is designed with convenience in mind. This low-maintenance material is built for durability, allowing it to handle years of inclement weather, something that isn’t as easy for wood siding. Composite material also resists mold, mildew, and rot, adding to its long-lasting appeal. Basic maintenance for composite siding includes:

Inspections

While composite siding is durable by design, incidents can happen, and it’s best to not ignore them. Look over your composite siding in the spring or early summer to take note of any damage from the previous year. This allows adequate time to get it fixed before snow and cold temperatures make outside work difficult. You’ll want to keep an eye out for chips, cracks, and areas where the siding is distorted, all of which could result in outside weather and pests finding their way in.

Washing

Over time, even low-maintenance composite siding will get dirty. Fortunately, only a light cleaning with water and mild detergent is needed to help keep it looking its best. You can simply use a soft-bristled brush to lightly scrub away any stains or debris that have accumulated.

Sun Protection

As long-lasting as composite siding can be, consistent exposure to the elements can have an impact. One simple way to keep your siding looking great is to apply paint or finish with UV-protecting properties. This will help ensure your home’s exterior holds up over time and maintains its eye-catching appearance.

Fresh Paint

While painting composite siding isn’t required or as necessary as it is for other siding types, adding a fresh coat of paint every five to 10 years can enhance its look. Composite is an easy-to-paint material, which helps the process go smoothly. However, be sure to choose a paint specifically designed for composite surfaces.

With only a few simple steps required for maintenance, composite siding is a solid choice for your home’s siding.

Why Choose New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc.?

When you’re looking to have new siding installed, you need to turn to a team of professionals you can trust. At New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc., our experts have over 20 years of experience helping people protect their homes with premium products, including our selection of composite siding. We offer options from top brands, including:

• Royal Celect: This dependable composite siding has interlocking joints that block moisture and nearly eliminate seams.
• Everlast: This lightweight composite siding can withstand intense weather conditions with durable planks that resist bending or bowing.
• Wolf Portrait: This environmentally friendly composite siding product is free of silica and lead and has a realistic woodgrain texture.
• LP Smartside: This engineered wood product comes prefinished and treated to last years on your home.

Whatever you’re looking for in siding, you can find something that works best for your needs. We also feature a selection of vinyl siding offerings, including options from ProVia and CertainTeed. 

Make Us Your Choice for Composite Siding

If you’re ready to give your home’s exterior a facelift, turn to the siding contractors at New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc. We are a family-owned company in New Jersey that takes pride in our work. Our composite siding installation is a simple way to keep your home looking great. We even offer financing options and free estimates to help you feel comfortable in your decision. Contact us today if you’re ready to get started.