Siding Maintenance

They may cost more up front, but these low-maintenance materials save later on frequent repainting and replacement—without skimping on curb appeal.

While there’s no such thing as a maintenance-free house, it is important to invest in the right materials that will go the distance for you and your home. Read our guide to the best materials to make your home a low maintenance one.

This guide will help you navigate the different siding materials on the market today, their benefits, and other things to keep in mind when planning a siding project.

Cleaning mildew off of your house the right way is safer and more effective than using bleach

Three durable water-table trim options to guard against rot

TOH general contractor shows how to handle fragile clapboards to make a seamless exterior repair

Seamless and easy to use, epoxy is a smart option when the rot affects a small area

Mike Vietri of Vietri Construction demonstrates the basics of replacing a pine plinth block placed too close to a stone step

Read these steps for repairing cracked and buckled cement-plaster siding.

Need to replace some of your home’s wood siding? For great results, handle those fragile clapboards with care.

For great results, handle those fragile clapboards with care

Trade weather-beaten wood trim for a lower-maintenace alternative.

Replace water-damaged siding with fiber cement