Question about siding materials

I'm in the final phase of pricing my home and my siding costs came in much higher than originally expected. I'm trying to keep within about 5% of the original budget. I can evidently save quite a bit by changing my siding choice. We had spec'd Cembonit, but my architect and the builders are saying I can save about 6k by going with Cor-Ten and about 12k by going with galvalume.

Does anyone know of any modern style homes that use galvalume in the area? I'm trying to find something I can go look at in person. I've lined up a house that has cor-ten siding and I'm going to look at it this weekend.

Any other suggestions for reasonably priced siding?

Thx.

Check out the home on 4214 Ridge Road. It has stucco on the front mass and galvalume siding on the back.

aylward,

If Galvalum isn't up your alley as far as colour is concerned, look into snap-lock paint grip metal in 24 gauge. The colour is a brownish graphite, and is amazingly beautiful. Metal siding is one of the cheapest and best performing options available. Oh, and Zero maintenance issues as well, if installed properly. It should be the same cost as galvalum.

Mark Meyer

Thanks for the tip about Ridge Rd. I'll probably drop by there tomorrow and take a look at it.

Mark,
I've never heard of snap-lock paint grip metal. I haven't had much luck finding info about it online. Do you know of a source online where I can see some of the material? Is there a pic online of a house that is using it? Thx.

Phil

Anyone have any experience with Hardie board/plank as siding? I brought it up with my architect and builders and they didn't act to excited about it. I guess you have to paint it. We were going to use Cembonit. Is Hardie much more inferior to Cembonit?

Every time I think I'm close to starting my house, reality intrudes in the form of money. It's hard to prepare yourself for how many changes/compromises one has to make along the way. I've been picturing my house clad in Cembonit for months now, only to now having to contemplate changing it because of budget.

We are looking into Hardi Panel constructed SIPS ias an alternate to the original CMU construction we started with due to code and costs. This is at the suggestion of another kind and experienced LiveModern.com memeber of course! This material can be painted, the ext seams can be battened, and we are looking to add Galvalume as an accent to break up the exterior some.

Cheers!

I will be having fiber cement sheets w/battens installed on our SIPs house during the next few weeks. My only concern are the nail holes - there will be lots to fill... And plenty of caulking along the many battens.
I'll come back to this post and report back when it is complete.

Hardi-plank and panel is a great material. The one drawback is that it comes from the factory pre-primed, and so must be painted, but it holds paint tenaciously and doesn't need to be re-painted as often as all other painted materials. Other than that it is an excellent product.

As far as snap-lock metal panels, they are a typical roofing product. It gives the look and function of old-fashioned standing seam metal but with much easier install (and therfore less $$).

"Paint Grip is pre-treated at the mill for subsequent painting in the as-received condition. The sheet goes through a phospatizing process which produces a deposit of hydrated zync on the galvanized surface, resulting in a dull gray appearance. This coating provides a good adherent base for painting, and also extends the life of the painted surface."

In a benign (non-coastal) climate it works well as a finish surface. Similar to corTEN you will invariably find that the manufacturers stress that paint-grip MUST be painted. That simply isn't the case as you can see here