Few improvements can enhance the value and curb appeal of a building, office, multi-housing unit, or home more than siding. The many choices, which range from wood and steel to vinyl and fiber cement, can offer a 75 percent return-on-investment (ROI) while improving aesthetics and supplying an enhanced barrier against the elements.
As with most improvements, aesthetics are primary considerations. Budget and climate concerns are two others. What product wears better in warm, dry climates as opposed to cold, wet ones? What siding is best for areas that suffer severe storms? At the end of the day, the most important question is: which option provides the best bang for the buck?