Werzalit Siding

Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com

by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com

Q: I want to put siding on the outside of my new upscale home. I want a natural look, with little maintenance? Have you ever heard of Werzalit?

A: I had never heard of Werzalit until now, so I looked it up on the Internet and saw that it is a resin/wood composite product. I am familiar with many very popular decking materials made of wood and resins as well as Hardi-Plank siding, which is a wood and cement composite (see www.jameshardie.com). Also, your local siding companies may offer other products.

Another attractive low maintenance siding to consider for your upscale home is TechWallPlus or Oracle by Vipco. This is a revolutionary new vinyl siding, which is bonded to one inch of foam insulation. This makes it quite a different product than traditional vinyl siding, (which is generally not recommended for upscale homes) in that it is rigid. It is the only siding on the market, which carries an Energy Star rating because it adds a 4.5 R-value to your walls, and it has a no-nonsense fully transferable lifetime warranty. You can research that at: www.vinyl-siding.com.

As is true with almost all home improvement projects, it is best to have several different contractors come show you their products so you can learn the pros and cons and compare all the features, prices and maintenance required. Once you have decided on a product, you can collect detailed written estimates, including scope of work and materials to be used, to make sure you are comparing apples to apples. This process will help you decide the best product, the best price and which contractor you prefer to hire.

To locate some reputable siding contractors to discuss your options and collect bids, please visit our site at: http://www.servicemagic.com and click on Siding. Read the Project Planning and Design articles about each kind of siding, and then enter service requests for the types of siding you are interested in. Explain in the Additional details box that you want to compare different low maintenance products for an upscale home so we can match you with the ideal service professional in your area.

Good luck!

Kathy Maynard

-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic