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Metal siding is a popular alternative to wood, vinyl, and other materials in situations where durability is a top priority. The two types of metal used in the manufacture of siding are aluminum and steel.

Both aluminum and steel siding are durable, low- maintenance, and fire-resistant. For house cladding, they have been used since the 1940s. They grew significantly in popularity in the 1980s, when the quality and look gained a new sophistication with embossing and coatings realistically simulating wood.

• fireproof and impervious to termites. Its drawbacks are that it dents and scratches easily and may corrode without proper care.
• Aluminum siding comes as extruded panels in a wide range of factory-baked colors and textures. If cared for properly, aluminum siding can last from 40 years up to the life of the house.
• Maintaining aluminum siding consists of little more than hosing it off annually, cleaning surface stains with non-abrasive detergent, and periodically refinishing with paint recommended by the manufacturer.
• Because aluminum is lightweight and easy to handle, installation is very manageable by do-it-yourselfers with mostly basic skills and tools.

• Steel siding has similar benefits to aluminum—it rejects insects and rot and is resistant to fire—but it can be scratched and rust. It is stronger, heavier, and more resistant to denting than aluminum. Professional installation is recommended.
• Steel siding panels are extruded in the same types of panels as aluminum (and vinyl) siding. The material is given a baked-on, guaranteed finish in a broad array of colors in textures that are smooth or mimic the look of wood grain.
• Maintenance is easy—you just hose it down once a year. If scratches appear, prime and paint the material before rust can develop. With basic care and maintenance, this siding will last 40 years or more.

Typically, the effectiveness of insulation versus a cool metal siding isn’t an either/or question. Most building codes require some amount of insulation – quantity and R-Value being dictated by the climate where you live. Cool metal siding, on the other hand, are specifically designed for warm and hot weather climates.

Most building experts recommend using a combination of insulation and a reflective metal siding in order to optimize energy efficiency and interior comfort while minimizing solar heat gain since insulation and reflective roofs mitigate heat transfer differently.

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• Whether you’re in an office building or a hospital room, a classroom or your home, acoustics play a major role in how a building or space functions. When designing rooms or buildings, it’s important to take into consideration how sound waves act in a space. Depending on the type of surface it strikes, sound waves are absorbed, reflected or transmitted. Sound waves reflect off of hard surfaces, such as walls, roofs and floors, which can cause an interior that echoes. Metal siding provides state of the art sound proofing suitable for any corporate or personal use.

Metal siding is a great alternative to shingles or wood, in that it is more durable and requires less maintenance. Once installed, it will be easy to maintain. Newer metal siding is not only fireproof but also dent-resistant. It has an impressive look and allows for better curb appeal. It is also energy efficient.

Metal siding is a practical option if you want to make your home more energy-efficient. Seamless steel siding from Japan Gedara by Sanritsu Deco Seamless makes it easier – and more affordable – to maintain a comfortable temperature within your home. How? It’s actually quite simple:

We complement our metal siding with a layer of insulation, so your new siding works like a thermal blanket. And in the summer, steel siding helps keep your home’s inside temperature cooler and more comfortable by reflecting the sun’s radiant heat away from your house.

Being tightly wrapped around your home, seamless steel siding reduces air infiltration. This helps keep summer’s sweltering heat out. And in the winter, your home’s warm air stays in. It’s a win-win situation, every month of the year!

Together, this combination ensures a consistent temperature in your home. The result: your heating and cooling system doesn’t need to work as hard as it would if you didn’t have seamless steel siding. That ultimately means lower utility costs – a benefit every homeowner can get excited about!

What’s more, metal siding is fully recyclable, and rarely – if ever – needs to be replaced. So, when you choose steel siding, you’re not only doing something great for your home and your wallet, but also for our planet. Discover how Japan Gedara by Sanritsu Deco Seamless steel siding can deliver year-round savings on your energy costs.

Considered one of the most destructive events that can occur on your property, home fires are not only scary but at the very least can lead to expensive repairs and remodels. House fires can occur for a number of reasons, many of which are preventable, and though homeowners can’t necessarily stop a raging wildfire in their community, there are ways to bolster your exterior in order to reduce damage as much as possible.

Preventing fires inside buildings is not exactly an unfamiliar subject, with the majority of homeowners already having early detection systems (smoke alarms) in place and perhaps a few fire extinguishers in their house, garage, and shop. However, far too many homes have exteriors that either provide poor protection against fires or are clad in materials that could even exacerbate high temperatures, causing a heat spot to actually ignite.

The exterior of your home isn’t just there to make your house look beautiful, but rather should be considered your first line of defense against a fire. Fire-resistance should be a top deciding factor when searching for new siding for your home, particularly if you live in a rural region where wildfires are a very real possibility.

Steel siding is capable of withstanding incredibly high temperatures and even direct flame contact for an impressive amount of time before losing strength.

Weatherproofing is an important part of maintaining an appropriate steel building environment. Even though it is a small portion of the overall construction, taking a short cut here can take decades off the livability of a steel structure.