Is your home well protected?  We're not talking about security systems, although they can help.  Other than the roof that is covering your home, the siding is the second most important part of the house itself. The siding is what people see when they go to your home, but it is also what is responsible when it comes to protecting your home as well. It should provide beauty, but also the right amount of insulation as well as shielding your home's structure from the damage Minnesota's weather can bring.  Is your siding doing its job?

609b069ebc87a5e2f4a93defc53de95aThe maintenance that you have to put into the siding is something else  that you should consider. This is your time and you want to make the most of it, not by taking care of siding but by doing things you enjoy. Having the proper insulation should also be a factor when choosing which siding to put on the sides of your home, because that affects your heating and cooling bills. There are so many choices out there when it comes to siding products, but making sure to take your time and go through the pros and cons of each can help you determine which would be the best to go with for your home.

There are a number of options for siding materials.  One of the most exciting is steel.  Steel siding is becoming more and more popular with homeowners  in the St. Paul area these days.  If you're considering protecting your home with steel, here are some things you should be aware of.   a

What to Expect From MN Residential Steel Siding

  • Steel siding has very little to no maintenance required other than periodic cleaning. If the siding is properly installed, then it will need virtually no care. You will have to hose it down every now and again to keep it looking nice, but other than that, the siding is highly resistant to damage. The metal does not absorb moisture, so termites and other bugs, as well as mold and mildew, are not able to get into the walls.
  • Since steel is thick, it is able to withstand a lot in terms of impact and weather, which means it can protect the home much better than aluminum siding or wood siding.
  • You're able to get the most out of the look of the steel siding as well since it comes in many colors, textures and patterns that match your home and your tastes. You can have it painted or made to resemble another type of siding material such as wood.
  • The steel siding is highly resistant to combustion; the threat of severe damage from fire is much lower than with other siding products.  This also means that if the home is struck by lightning, there is less of a chance of the home catching on fire due to this. You might be able to get a discount on your insurance due to this.
  • Steel siding will not rust and you can even put a protective coating on the outside of it to ensure that it is double protected against the elements of weather.
  • It is an economical choice when it comes to installing and purchasing, as well as the materials that are used. It does require a bit more money up front, but it can continue to pay you back throughout the years - you'll probably never need siding again, no matter how many years you remain in your St. Paul home.
Speak with a siding contractor in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area that knows what they are doing when it comes to having steel siding put on your home. Quarve has been in business for over 30 years, providing high quality products and services to their clients. Give them a call to find out how you can choose the right steel siding to put on your home and the many other benefits you can get by doing this.  For a peek at some of the beautiful steel siding installations we've done for Twin Cities homeowners, check out our Pinterest steel siding page.