Your siding delivers the highest visual impact from the street out of all your exterior components, save the roof. Every aspect of its design matters, but you should pay extra attention to the orientation of its panels. In general, your best options are between horizontal and vertical styles.
To pick the better side, Krech Exteriors sheds light on each one’s advantages:
Horizontal
- Great Home Value – Horizontal siding panels are commonplace. This means most homeowners prefer them for their familiar appearance. In most cases, sticking to the norm can increase your home’s value. This is especially true if you live in a neighborhood with houses featuring traditional lap siding panels.
- Fast Installation – The horizontal siding orientation involves fewer installation steps and materials. On the contrary, vertical siding products need furring strips to create a level surface and elevate protection against leakage, making them a bit more complicated to put up.
- Low Labor Cost – Since horizontal siding installation usually doesn’t require specialized skills, it comes with a smaller labor cost. Even so, you shouldn’t choose the lowest bidder. Unlicensed, uninsured and inexperienced contractors intentionally charge less to make up for their lack of strong credentials.
Vertical
- Unique Look – A house with vertical siding is a refreshing sight. If your neighborhood provides more leeway in designing your home exterior, consider it to turn heads at least. This is also advisable if you don’t see yourself changing residences in the near future.
- Lower Leakage Risk – In siding systems with horizontal panels, water usually penetrates between the slats. You shouldn’t expect the same problem with vertically oriented products.
- Easy Maintenance – Vertical siding systems are painless to maintain by nature. They don’t require a special technique to clean. You can simply power-wash them with a garden hose from top to bottom without worrying about water intrusion.
As a Master LP BuildSmart Preferred Contractor, Krech Exteriors gives you access to the best siding solutions in horizontal and vertical styles. We’ll help you choose the perfect siding replacement option. Call us at (651) 968-8888 today to schedule your FREE, in-home consultation in Minneapolis at your convenience.
