What Are the Benefits of Metal Siding in Houma?

With the recent devastation to Houma by Hurricane Ida just last year, residents may find themselves looking for the most durable and long-lasting materials to repair or upgrade their homes for the future. While metal siding isn’t the foremost choice for all homeowners, it comes with distinct benefits for homeowners in often hard-hit areas like Houma. 

What is Metal Siding?

Metal siding is a siding alternative that can offer homeowners superior protection from the elements. Usually, metal siding is made from either aluminum or steel, and each of these materials has its advantages and disadvantages. Metal siding used to be an exclusively commercial application because the metallic appearance wasn’t appealing to most homeowners, but, in the 1980s, manufacturers began applying embossed coatings to the metal to improve both the aesthetic of the product and prevent corrosion.  

Benefits of Metal Siding

Metal siding is packed full of benefits in general, but especially for homeowners in Houma and the surrounding areas where quality materials are imperative to a home’s durability in the midst of extreme weather. 

Low-Maintenance

Metal siding is extremely low-maintenance. It doesn’t absorb water or allow the growth of mold or mildew which makes it easy to clean with a simple hose or power washer and very little effort. 

Durability

Possibly the biggest benefit metal siding offers to Houma homeowners is its durability and longevity. It can withstand the most extreme weather including high winds, driving rain, and drastic temperature changes. Because of this, it offers superior protection for both the structure of the home as well as everyone and everything inside. 

Eco-Friendly

Metal is an eco-friendly material for siding. While the production process for metal siding isn’t the most environmentally friendly, the metal itself is recyclable and long-lasting which reduces waste in the long run.  

Energy Efficient

Metal siding has the distinct benefit of reflecting the rays from the sun which means it reflects heat away from the home. This is great news for the sometimes muggy weather common to Houma. More heat reflection means less cooling costs which will keep your home more comfortable and save you money.  

Attractive

Metal siding is attractive and can give a big boost to your home’s curb appeal. With a variety of colors, styles, and profiles the design options for metal siding are virtually endless, so you’ll be sure to find something that suits your functional and practical needs as well as your style and design needs.  

Disadvantages of Metal Siding

At Revolution Roofing, we think that metal siding is the ideal product for Houma homeowners looking for a product that can withstand the severe weather patterns common to the area, but we wouldn’t want to mislead anyone. While there are numerous advantages to metal siding, there are also some disadvantages that homeowners should be aware of before committing to this siding. 

• Metal siding is expensive. Some metals like aluminum are more affordable, but when compared with more common materials like vinyl, metal still tops out as one of the more expensive options. 
• Metal siding can be difficult to install. The actual installation process is similar to installing vinyl siding, but the excess weight of the metal, as well as difficulty cutting it, can make it less forgiving of mistakes. 
• While durable, metal siding is prone to dents. Typically these dents are an aesthetic issue, not a functional problem, but this type of damage can be difficult to repair or replace.  

Is it time to install new siding on your Houma home? Metal siding could be the perfect solution for your needs. Contact Revolution Roofing in Houma, today, to discuss your options and schedule a free estimate.