Is engineered wood siding less expensive than wood?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wood-siding-costs.htm">cost of wood siding</a> varies by the type of wood. Engineered wood siding tends to be in the middle of typical costs (<b>$3 to $7 per square foot </b>for materials). Hardwoods, for instance, can cost <b>$5 to $20 per square foot </b>for materials alone, but cedar wood can be as cheap as <b>$3 per square foot</b>.</p></div>

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Q: How should I clean fiber cement siding?

• <div><p>You may only need to repaint fiber cement siding every decade or so, but you should clean it every six to 12 months, depending on your local climate. First, wash with a garden hose or similar low-pressure device (not a high-pressure washer, which can damage the material) to remove dirt and any large debris. Then, gently wipe down the surface with a soft brush or cloth in a side-to-side motion, following the grain of the fiber cement.</p></div>

Q: What are siding options with longer lifespans than vinyl siding?

• <div><p>While vinyl siding's lifespan of 20 to 40 years is impressive for the cost, other siding options can actually last much longer. Stucco siding can last 50 to 80 years when properly maintained and is only a bit more expensive than vinyl. Fiber cement is similar in that it&rsquo;s a little more expensive but lasts more than twice as long. Stone and brick last the longest, often more than 100 years, but they&rsquo;re the most expensive siding materials.</p></div>

Q: Can you use bleach on vinyl siding?

• <div><p>Bleach can be an option if you want to kill mold and mildew clinging to your siding. However, you must water bleach down to the right concentration of a 1/2 cup of bleach per gallon of water to avoid damaging your siding. Bleach can also harm plants in your yard and isn&rsquo;t safe to use near pets, so employ it with caution.</p><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/power-washing/">Local pressure washing services</a> often offer non-bleach options that can powerfully remove mold and mildew.</p></div>

Q: Why don’t people use aluminum siding anymore?

• <div><p>Contrary to popular belief, people still do use aluminum siding for their homes&mdash;but it&rsquo;s much less popular than it was in the mid-1900s. The introduction of various <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-vinyl-siding.htm">types of vinyl siding</a> as an affordable option reduced the demand for aluminum, which is prone to scratching and denting and needs to be repainted every five to 10 years. Given the abundance of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/siding-experts-discuss-best-types-and-cost.htm">house siding options</a>, especially newer and more popular types like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-stone-veneer.htm">stone veneer siding</a>, aluminum siding has simply just fallen out of favor.</p></div>

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Careful crew , gentle wash of house vinyl siding, chimney, shed and driveway. Very nice owner who worked within my time constraints.
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great service, technician was professional and super courteous. Great experience!
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Reviewed in February 2015
I moved to this area in 2012. Briggs Air Systems were hired by the company from whom I purchased my house to install a new Carrier heat pump before closing on my house -- because of a delay in their schedule installing the heat pump I had to postpone the closing on my house. The heat pump was...
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Reviewed in March 2013
We have wonderful service with them. I ordered the pool liner, and they put it in. I had a problem with one side wanting to come away from the top of the pool. They came back immediately and fixed it. After the new liner was put in, we were trying to restart up the pool, and the pump burned out....
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Reviewed in October 2012
No pushy sales people. We went and looked, test drove, they met our expectations and we bought the vehicle. This is our second one from them. Probably will not buy another vehicle anywhere else unless they can stand up to these standards. As a side note, the general manager really takes...
Florence Toyota
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Reviewed in July 2011
The installer had to come back twice to try an correct the carpet not being fitted correctly on one side of the porch after a second try they gave the excuse that they couldn't fit one side correctly under the baseboard and after telling me that the job was done properly I could still see the...
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