There are many beautiful historic homes in the Atlanta area, and sometimes the remodeling that goes into these unique houses requires specialized solutions, such as siding. While any homeowner wants the best for their home, an old, period residence needs to be preserved through the use of top-quality materials that can simultaneously showcase its beauty.
Dr. Roof has been a trusted siding company in the Atlanta area since 1988, and has installed siding on many historic houses throughout the years. We only work with name brand materials for all our siding installations, but a home with decades or even a century of use may need the best of the best, which is why you will want to work with expert installers for a siding replacement.
Wood Siding
You can never go wrong wrapping a historic home in traditional wood siding. The house most likely had wood panels installed originally, and returning to its roots can offer a timeless appearance.
Period homes need siding panels to do a whole lot more than contribute to a rustic look, though—in order to preserve the rest of your home, including original wood floors and the underlying framework, you'll want to make sure your siding is able to withstand some of the harsher weather patterns known to hit Atlanta. Cedar is your best bet, as cedar is more moisture and pest-resistant than other types of wood.
Wood siding requires staining, upkeep, and can be costly depending on the type of you have installed, so it isn't always the best for homeowners personally, even if it looks great on your historic home!
Composite Siding
When it comes to making sure your historic residence stays intact, composite siding is some of the most durable out there. Composite siding is reliable because it's extremely dense and weather-resistant. It can easily protect the rest of your period home from elemental damage, including:
- Excessive Moisture
- High Winds
- Hailstorms
- Fire
But aside from its superior performance, composite siding also comes in a wide variety of finishes and textures, so whatever aesthetic you want to achieve for your home, you can make it happen with this material.
These days, composite siding can mimic many different materials in appearance, including wood. James Hardie fiber cement siding can come in a variety of colors, styles, and textures, including several different woodgrain finishes, allowing every historical home to retain it's rustic and charming appearance while also remaining fiercely protected from damage.
Vinyl Siding
While vinyl siding may not immediately come to mind when thinking about what type of siding will perform best for historic homes, it makes our list because of its versatility. Vinyl siding has been a popular choice among homeowners for its affordability, but over time, more and more developments have been made to make vinyl a reliable siding choice, as well.
Some brands like CertainTeed even have a line of vinyl products that are specifically meant for historic homes, offering a classic appearance in a wide variety of colors. Any homeowner will be able to find the perfect product for their abode in this collection! Vinyl siding also offers durability, especially in warmer climates like we have in Atlanta while resisting damage from pests and insects.
As a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster, the siding installers at Dr. Roof are regarded as one of the top teams in the Atlanta area for installing the brand's affordable, versatile, and beautiful siding panels with precision and accuracy. We're also a James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor and can protect your home with the hardy and robust fiber cement siding options from this industry-leading manufacturer, as well.
We've received thousands of 5-star reviews from our customers who are satisfied with the end results of our work, which you can count on for all of our exterior remodeling services. Get in touch with Dr. Roof today for a free estimate on a siding installation, and learn more about all that we can do to help protect your beautiful, timeless home!
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