How much care and maintenance for fiber cement siding can I expect?
A. Fiber cement is known to be a low-maintenance siding option when compared to many others, including many choices in wood siding. Since it is made to be resistant to a variety of harmful forces – insects, fungus, extreme temperature shifts, rain, UV rays – a lot of the preventative measures you would have to take with other types of siding don’t factor in. But like any type of siding, there can be build-up of dirt or residue left by pollution. The degrees of this depend on where you live of course. The minimum you’ll have to do on a regular basis is a simple cleaning with a garden hose or a pressure washer to remove surface grime. Your local retailers can advise you on products that remove tougher materials like pollution residue, paint remnants, or oil stains. Ask them about the best and most environmentally-sensitive products available to serve this purpose.
