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Need Fiber Cement Siding Installation? A Guide To Help You Get Started

Each year countless numbers of homeowners choose to have their homes finished with fiber cement siding. Fiber cement is not only beneficial in its incredible longevity, low maintenance requirements, and quick installation time — it is also practically impervious to the winters of northern states. This endurance allows fiber cement to last for many years to come, offering both style and functionality that will last after certain other siding materials lose their effectiveness. However, homeowners should know a few tips before starting the installation process.

Know Your Budget

Fiber cement siding is an investment that can add value to your home, but it's important that you know how much money you can afford before starting the project. There are many factors that contribute to the cost of a project, such as size and location or type of project (repair or new construction).

What's Your Style?

The first thing you need to do is decide what kind of style you want your home to have. Do you want it to be modern or traditional? If you don't know, then it's best to get some help from an expert who can help you decide which one goes better with your house. You may also want to check out what other houses in the area are doing and see if they have fiber cement siding installed already. This can give you a good idea of what works best for your house and what doesn't.

Woodgrain Textures

Fiber cement comes in many different textures and styles. The most common fiber cement siding materials are woodgrains. These have the look of natural wood grain. If you want your house to look like it was made from real wood, this is probably the best choice. There are also smooth finishes available if you want something more modern or contemporary looking.

Quality Contractor 

Fiber cement siding can be installed by anyone with some basic knowledge of carpentry or construction. However, if you want the job done right, it's best to hire an experienced contractor with plenty of experience in the field. A quality contractor will have all the tools and equipment necessary to do the job right the first time; they'll also be able to provide references from previous jobs they have completed.

Fiber cement siding can transform the look and feel of your home, but choose carefully. Contact a fiber cement siding company like W.E. Nelson Stucco Co. to get help updating your home's exterior. 

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Pouring Over: A Concrete Blog

If you look at a big, concrete pad or a foundation, it might be hard to imagine that concrete as a liquid. And yet, the concrete was once a liquid — or more accurately, a slurry — that your concrete contractor poured into a form. The concrete them took several days to harden before your concrete contractor was able to finish it. They may have finished it by sanding it down to a smooth texture, or even by applying stain. If you've learned something by reading this brief description, then we invite you to read more about concrete contractors on this blog.

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