Exterior Building Materials for your Home
- mickey1907
- Jun 14, 2014
- 1 min read
Home design is based on several factors, the selection of exterior building materials is made up of several factors, a couple of important ones are personal preference for the aesthetic of the design, and the climate where the home is located.
A home’s exterior siding materials provide the first impression of the home from the street, it emphasizes the home’s quality, craftsmanship, and contributes to its general upkeep. While attractiveness is generally the main reason for choosing a particular siding option, every possibility comes with pros and cons. No matter what exterior siding you choose, consider price, versatility, aesthetics, energy efficiency, installation and weather resistance when choosing your exterior siding.
Exterior material choice can also augment and improve an architectural style. Mediterranean homes look well dressed in stucco, Georgian style in brick, and cottage in wood siding and so on.
Here are some of the most common home exteriors and the pros and cons associated with each.

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