How do you maintain T1-11 siding?

• <div><p>If you’re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-make-wood-siding-last-longer.htm">how to make wood siding last longer</a>, including Composite T1-11, inspect it annually or quarterly to spot and repair cracks, holes, or chipped areas. You’ll also want to re-stain the wood every <b>3 to 5 years </b>or repaint every <b>7 to 10 years</b> for protection (note that repainting requires stripping and sanding off old paint as well). Lastly, keep up with regular cleanings using a garden hose or low-pressure power washer to help prevent grime and discoloration. </p></div>

What are some popular alternatives to stone siding?

• <div><p>As stunning and natural as stone siding is, it's not for everyone. Some popular siding alternatives to stone siding include:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-repair-aluminum-siding.htm">Aluminum siding</a></p></li><li><p>Brick veneer siding</p></li><li><p>Engineered wood siding</p></li><li><p>Fiber cement siding</p></li><li><p>Wood siding</p></li><li><p>Vinyl siding</p></li></ul><p>If you want the look of natural stone siding without the high material and installation costs, vinyl siding may be one of the best alternatives. It’s lightweight, low-cost, and low maintenance but does have a lower life span than natural stone.</p></div>

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Q: Is it harder to clean steel siding or aluminum siding?

• <div><p>No matter what <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-metal-siding.htm">types of metal siding</a> you are cleaning, you should be able to clean them using the same processes you use for aluminum siding. Steel siding and aluminum siding both need cleaning about once per year. You can clean metal siding or aluminum siding without a pressure washer or with one.</p></div>

Q: How do you maintain T1-11 siding?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-make-wood-siding-last-longer.htm">how to make wood siding last longer</a>, including Composite T1-11, inspect it annually or quarterly to spot and repair cracks, holes, or chipped areas. You&rsquo;ll also want to re-stain the wood every <b>3 to 5 years </b>or repaint every <b>7 to 10 years</b> for protection (note that repainting requires stripping and sanding off old paint as well). Lastly, keep up with regular cleanings using a garden hose or low-pressure power washer to help prevent grime and discoloration. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance do experts recommend for vinyl siding?

• <div><p>Regular washing and quick repair of damaged areas to maintain appearance.</p></div>

Q: How long does fiber cement siding last?

• <div><p>Fiber cement siding will last an average of 50 years, but you could get up to 70 years of useful life out of yours with proper maintenance. All types of siding, including fiber cement, will have shorter lifespans in extreme climates, as salt, impact from blown debris, heavy rain, and intense sunshine can all limit siding lifespan.</p><p> </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2017
We had a nasty project for which we needed help. A basement wall caved in along the whole side of the house. We had many unfortunate experiences in repairing this. Our experience with JDM was NOT one of those. From the time I initially emailed them until the job was completed, they were...
JDM Concrete, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
The 2nd car I bought, I checked 6 dealers in a 150 mile radius and did the comparison side-by-side and then just talked to them a little bit and they stepped up. This last time I compared about 3 and that was it.
Community Honda
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Reviewed in March 2017
He misrepresented himself, never arrived before 11:00 a.m., left by 3:30 p.m. He did a terrible job, he didn't wrap the house in tyvek. His cut outs looked like they were done with a childrens pair of scissors. All of the siding had to be removed and redone.
McDuffee Chimney Systems
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Reviewed in April 2016
Al was very timely in getting back to me with a quote after our initial conversation. Work was performed when he said it would be and we are very pleased with the finished product. Quality work for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for roof or siding.
Myers Home Impovements
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Reviewed in July 2014
He told us we had to pay for it in full upfront. We made half payment in December 2012 and we paid the balance of the windows in January 2013. He told us that the windows would be installed in April 2013 and we started calling him April through June and he told us that the windows were on back...
A & M Windows Doors and More
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Reviewed in August 2013
The guys who came to "sell" me the project were super friendly and helpful... until the contracts were signed. We were told it would be about 2 weeks until work would start (their website says that normal turnaround is 2 weeks as well). The contracts said 6-8 weeks, just to cover their butts....
Superior Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2013
The process was very quick and clean! We have aluminum siding, which is much harder for them to work with because it bends a bit when putting it back on. But fortunately we're getting it replaced soon so it wasn't a big deal for them to make it look pretty. Before the job, that room was...
Golden Star Injection Foam Insulation
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ok, I normally don't leave reviews unless I totally disagree with another reviewer...My 19 year old daughter and I have been going to Jiva for hair cuts for 4 years now. My daughter's hair is thick and long and mine is shoulder length and curly to the point of frizziness. We have always had...
Jiva SalonSpa
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Reviewed in February 2012
The work went by fairly quickly and I'd say for the most part it was fine. The windows were replaced quickly, on the order of only 2 days, while the siding took about a weeks total time. I'm very happy with it, though at this time the siding is showing its age - I need to clean it. All in all...
City Builders
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Reviewed in April 2009
Koch provided excellent service. They arrived when they said they would and finished on time. When I arrived home after the first day of work, I couldn't even tell that they had been there - the entire back side of the roof had been replaced, but the only evidence that they had been there...
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