BDU Siding College™

Rock Solid: Faux Stone Siding

What you will learn: the key advantages of faux stone siding, how faux stone siding is made and packaged, how faux stone siding can affect your property’s "curb appeal".

The exterior of a home or commercial building is valued for aesthetic beauty. But this means less if the exterior of choice will not withstand the rigors of the elements for a reasonably long period. What is needed is a material which delivers both.

Faux stone siding is becoming the answer to this equation for more and more homeowners and development firms. At this point, manufacturing processes have become so efficient that there are now millions of homes which feature some type of manufactured stone. Siding is a particular area where faux stone siding is coming into its own. With the added bonus of being a less expensive material, faux stone siding adds structural strength, while at the same time being more lightweight than many stone siding options.

How faux stone siding is made and packaged

Faux stone siding is made by the use of molds which were in turn made from real stone. Lightweight concrete is poured onto a chosen pigment, which sits in the mold and gives the faux stone siding its color. Once the cement sets, it is visually indistinguishable from real stone. The obvious advantage of weight and an overall ease of workability are some of the differences to be noted. Sold in manageable flats by the square foot, and corners by the lineal foot, faux stone siding is designed to be installation-friendly. This makes for a siding option that exudes a sturdy permanence, but with less exerted energy when it comes time to install it!

Durable faux stone siding – curb appeal!

There is of course a third benefit to be found in quality faux stone siding beside durability and attractiveness – increased value to your property. This value is connected with the these initial benefits of durability and attractiveness. But the value added to a property can lead to long-term rewards for the homeowner or development firm. The fact is, the exterior of a home or any property has tremendous impact on the first impressions of potential buyers. And for the right effect, a property with a strong visual impact can lead to an increased asking price of that property. On the issue of durability, faux stone siding represents a durable solution, and is often bolstered by robust limited warranties. This kind of security also imbues a property with a certain advantage when looking to sell. So when visual impact and durability come together with a desired effect, pride of ownership can often extend to a greater return in the long run with faux stone siding.

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