What is Siding?

Siding refers to the exterior cladding material applied to the walls of a house to protect against weather and provide aesthetic appeal. Common siding types include wood, vinyl, fiber cement (Hardie board), aluminum, and stucco. Each material has specific painting and preparation requirements — wood siding requires thorough scraping, priming, and quality exterior paint, while vinyl siding requires specialty vinyl-safe coatings formulated to flex with the material's thermal movement.