Does Siding Paint Fade Quicker Than James Hardie ColorPlus?

The look of your exterior wall can play a large impact on the overall aesthetics of your house, so maintenance is essential if you want it to always look pleasing. Paint is the most common way of keeping the wall pristine as well as adding color and creating an ambiance. But did you know that paint doesn’t really last that long?

Paint cracks or fades as time passes – this is particularly observed among old houses in Minneapolis that were built in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, so you will have to do regular repainting. The task can be costly that is why more property owners have wised up and resorted to installing siding, such as this homeowner:

Back in April, Darla Bigger (Homeowner) said, their home owners insurance company notified them that it was going to discontinue their coverage in June because of the condition of the house, which has badly peeling paint, some cracked and rotting siding and damage to the soffits and cornices and windows. The Biggers managed to get insurance through another company, but the experience got them moving on a long-considered plan to put vinyl siding on the house so they wouldn’t have to continue to worry about painting and maintenance of the exterior.

They got a home improvement loan, ordered vinyl siding and plunked down $3,000, half the cost of nine vinyl windows, which are now sitting in Starks’ warehouse and can’t be returned to the manufacturer because they are non-standard sizes.

Vinyl is a good alternative but its color fades rather more quickly compared to fiber cement siding – a composite material made of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. This is the type of siding Minneapolis homeowners can rely on because it has excellent impact resistance and requires very little maintenance. Moreover, fiber cement is less susceptible to termites or rot compared to wooden siding.

If you are looking for this type of siding in Minneapolis, consult us at Krech Exteriors and ask about James Hardie® ColorPlus. This is what we recommend when it comes to aesthetic and overall longevity. The paint used in James Hardie siding has 30% better fade resistance and adheres up to 400% better than any other paint available, according to tests. This makes ColorPlus paint more durable than typical paint used for wood siding.