Roofing and siding may not be glamorous, and they may be relatively expensive—until it comes time to sell your house. A guaranteed 30-year roof will definitely increase the price you can ask. The same is true of siding. And siding has the added benefit of never needing paint. Think how many thousands of dollars that can save you over the years!

There are three kinds of siding; (1) natural wood siding composed of cedar or redwood plank siding that has been used throughout the centuries and continues to be the premium natural siding of todays homes. (2) Vinyl, aluminum or steel siding. Depending on the application, the vinyl sidings available today are much better than in years past and even come insulated. (3) Primed Fiber Cement siding, commonly known as Hardi-Plank, which has the look and structural feel of wood but is concrete impregnated without the decay associated with natural wood over the years. It does however need to be painted approximately every 15 years.