Benefits of wood siding
Choosing a material for siding is an important decision that can completely define the characteristics of your home. This is why it’s critical to carefully consider your options, and choose a material that best suits your aesthetic, maintenance capability, and budget. Not only this, but what effect does your choice have on the environment? We investigate the benefits of wood siding as a practical and stylish option for your construction project.
Wood siding: love the look
Wood is the ultimate material for complete customization of your home’s character. Spanning from authentic and rustic to sleek and modern, the look and feel of the home is up to you as you explore the endless combination of colours and finishes available. Unlike other materials, which have a limited number of options, wood comes in a diverse range of styles and textures. Given how easy wood siding is to paint and stain, it’s an ideal solution to make your vision come to life – whatever your vision may be.
In addition, wood siding can add some significant value to your home due to its perception as a high-end siding. You may be able to look forward to a higher resale value in the future.
Which is the best wood for siding?
Despite how great it is to have endless options, it can also be overwhelming. Which type of wood is the best? Some of the more popular options include pine, cedar, redwood and mahogany siding. While each of these are great options, genuine mahogany will go the distance as a stable, durable option thanks to its resistance to moisture and atmospheric changes. In addition, it’s a stylish option that gives your home a sleek, modern feel while maintaining classical appeal – a true material for the ages in both style and strength. You can read more about why mahogany is the best wood for siding.
The beauty in sustainability
As we realize how important a sustainable lifestyle is, the way we build our homes is increasingly focused on environmentally conscious materials. Using genuine mahogany is one of the most responsible materials for several reasons. Most notably, that if you choose the right supplier, it’s a renewable resource given how quickly certain tree types can grow. Green World Lumber ensures the genuine mahogany wood you use is sourced responsibly through the Fijian mahogany wood program. In addition to renewable production, the manufacturing of mahogany siding emits less energy and no pollutants, in contrast to other siding materials. One of the other primary benefits of mahogany siding is that it’s biodegradable. Unlike highly-processed materials which may take up to thousands of years to break down, wood that ends up in landfill will eventually decompose to a material similar to compost.
Ease of installation and maintenance
As a construction material, mahogany siding and other types of wood siding are simple to install, repair, paint or stain, and replace. This can be beneficial upfront, as installation time and costs are reduced, and very little preparation is required for painting. But looking further into the future, headaches can be avoided in the years to come as repairs are easily sorted. In the event of any damage, the affected piece/s can be easily removed and replaced with a new piece of wood. Small holes can be filled with wood putty and warped wood siding can be screwed tight and adjusted with a saw. As paint fades over the decades, wood is easy to sand and repaint as often as necessary.
While there may be a wide array of siding materials available to choose from, genuine mahogany wood is a time-tested and environmentally responsible choice. It offers countless design options and will save your sanity in the future when maintenance is required. Contact us today to discuss your genuine mahogany wood siding options.
