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Western Wisconsin is no stranger to freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, but the season can take a toll on your home in many ways. As winter kicks into high gear, it’s worth noting how your home’s vinyl siding will handle whatever the season throws at it. Once you have an understanding of how it performs under extreme winter weather, you can take steps to prevent problems that could affect your home’s looks and energy efficiency.

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Your home is probably the largest investment you will make in life. Not only is your home a giant financial obligation, but it is the place where you and your family live day to day. It makes sense to protect your investment for as long as possible. Using LP Siding on your home is a great way to not only keep your home looking beautiful, but to help protect your investment long term.

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What is Fiber Cement Siding?

Fiber cement siding is often referred to as Hardie plank because of the popularity of a particular manufacturer: James Hardie. This siding is made by forming wood pulp that's been combined with Portland cement and sand. Because of this, fiber cement siding has the look of authentic wood siding without the issues associated with it. Much like wood siding and lapboard siding, fiber cement siding is nailed right onto your home's exterior.

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Whether you are building, remodeling, or shopping for a new home, the type of siding you choose will be one of your most important decisions. Siding not only protects your home from the elements but adds personality and style to your home.

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Trying to decide between remodeling your current home or moving to a new home can be difficult. You agree there is a lot to love about your present home, especially the highly-desirable convenient location and your friendly neighbors, but it is too small for comfort. What should you do?

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In the northern part of the United States, heavy snowfalls and freezing temperatures are typical weather for the winter, and the summers are warm with plenty of rainfall. What kind of home siding performs the best in this type of climate? Let’s take a look at the types of siding recommended by C&T Siding contractors for the Twin Cities area.

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The condition of your home’s exterior is the first thing the public notices about your home. Nothing is more noticeable and detracts from a home’s exterior appearance more than weather-worn, shabby siding.

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It's not too late to start thinking about the cold weather that wintertime brings. Though it's still summer, the fall weather with its cooler temperatures and the kids heading back to school is right around the corner. It might be the farthest thing from your radar, but acting now can help you weather the frigid temperatures of winter more comfortably and cost-effectively.

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Pests can create a lot of problems with your home’s siding, especially if it’s made of wood. Sometimes they can cause such extensive damage that your home’s structure is threatened, creating safety issues for you and your family.

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If time and the elements have damaged your siding, now is a good time to have it replaced. Not only will you increase the value and curb appeal of your home, but you can also improve the insulation values and make your home more impervious to the extremely cold winters of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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