If you look inside your wall, you’ll see two main layers—load bearing and non-load bearing. The load bearing layer provides additional support to the beams and columns that carry all the weight of above-ground features, while the non-load bearing layer further insulates your home.You may ask, isn’t one layer enough to provide your home with adequate structural support and protection against the elements? Well, making a single layer is definitely a possibility. You can simply increase the thickness of either the load bearing or the non-load bearing layer and, voila, you have a thick wall. But that could also mean not having the functionality of the layer you done away with. Simply put, you need both layers to enjoy the best of both worlds.
This is why your home requires siding, an exterior cladding that provides a structure with insulation and protection against moisture and draft, and enhances its outside appearance. It can even keep bugs, molds, and other kinds of vermin at bay when properly installed. Without it, your home will look bare and helpless.
Don’t Leave the Fate of Your Home to DIY
We at Muller Exteriors are proud to be one of the few siding contractors in Chicago that offer efficient home interior and exterior insulation solutions. We specialize in installing siding, but we can also install windows and roofing. With many years of experience in installing, fixing, and replacing all kinds of siding, we’ve established ourselves as experts in the trade, providing services that are second to none in the industry.
There’s more to installing siding than you probably know. From taking the right measurements to choosing the most efficient material, and from panel installation to coating and finishing, siding installation isn’t something inexperienced workers can pull off with merit. So if you’re thinking of trusting your DIY skills, it’s not too late to rethink your plan.
Yes, DIY could save you a significant amount of money at first, but the cost of repair and maintenance that entail poor work can be sky-high. Leaving the tough job to the experts is both a smart decision and a worthwhile investment. Besides, you have to remember that this is your home’s exterior you’re working on. It’s only fair that you make sure it will look great if you want your entire home to stand out in the neighborhood and last for a significant number of years. So it definitely has to be done by professionals like Muller.
Featured Siding Types
We at Muller Exteriors don’t just install or repair siding. We also make certain that we are using the highest quality and most suitable materials to yield excellent results. Here are the top four siding materials that we offer.