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Renovation4 min

Remodeling Spending: A Waste Or Worth It?

If you are considering a home renovation but weighing the cost versus the long-term gains, you are not alone. Some candidates for home remodeling projects get cold feet because they fear that they'll sell the home before seeing a return on investment. But, consider these facts:

But, here’s the best reason to not delay a home-remodeling project: you’ll recoup most of the cost when you do sell – whether it’s next year or in 2030. For example, a siding replacement recoups 75,6 percent of its investment because it increases average home resale value by more than 12 000 $.  

Unlike the warranties for HVAC systems or granite countertops, some siding warranties can give you peace of mind for 50 years, like the LP® SmartSide® Siding 5/50 year limited warranty. It is longer and covers more than most fiber cement product warranties. LP® siding products offer five decades of protection against fungal degradation, buckling, cracking and more and the limited warranty also includes damage from hail (see warranty for details). In short, re-siding is one of the highest-value investments that a homeowner can make.

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Business Solutions

5 min

What's the Value of a Warranty?

Warranties are everywhere, from small consumer products to commercial machinery and everything in between. Sometimes it feels like you need a law degree to understand the terms of a warranty.

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Maintenance7 min
What Should Homeowners Prioritize in a Build?

Whether it's a new phone, clothes, or a family car, today we're often resigned to the fact that the new things we own won't last forever. However, there is one thing that we still expect to endure for the long haul, and that's our homes.

Renovation8 min
How to Approach Your Siding Project Like a Pro

Re-siding your home can completely transform its look and increase curb appeal exponentially, but completing a re-side is a big job and a significant investment. If you've never done it, it's hard to know what to expect and how to prepare for a siding replacement.

Trends7 min
Everything You Need to Know About Board & Batten Style Siding

Board and batten style siding is enjoying a resurgence as a way to create visual interest in an otherwise blank wall. Many believe board and batten style is a timeless look that can leave your home's exterior with major curb appeal for years to come.