Why Choose MOSO® Bamboo X‑treme® Rainscreen Siding / Cladding?
What is important to consider when choosing a siding solution?
Historically, a variety of materials have been used for exterior siding / cladding such as wood, metal, brick, stone, vinyl (PVC), and various composites. Numerous factors impact the decision to purchase a particular siding material, including your personal values and goals.
Questions to ask before investing in siding:
- How durable is it?
- What is the expected life?
- Is it fire‑rated?
- Is it moisture resistant?
- Is it mold/mildew/insect resistant?
- What are material/installation costs?
- How easy is it to install/maintain?
- What is the environmental impact?
What is Siding / cladding and Rainscreen?
Siding or cladding is the application of a building material over top of a second material, providing a weather resistant skin that prevents rain from entering the structure. While one of the functions of siding or cladding is to enhance the appearance of the building, some siding options can also aid in noise reduction, moisture and insect resistance, and fire mitigation.
A rainscreen siding / cladding system offers thermal insulative advantages, as well as a mechanism by which any moisture that might infiltrate the exterior cladding layer is diverted away from the inner surfaces and moved out of the system. Rainscreen systems such as the MOSO® Bamboo X‑treme® Rainscreen Siding / Cladding System help prevent mold, mildew, and material degradation.
Most sophisticated shoppers consider the cost of materials and installation as well as the overall return on investment (ROI) or the projected resale value of their home after installation of a siding solution.
Other factors impacting siding purchase decisions include the level of protection a material offers against: moisture and rot; allergens such as mold and mildew; insects; and fire (flame spread / smoke developed).
Of course today's eco-minded buyer considers environmental factors such as energy consumption during production, and end‑of‑life disposal based on the percentage of material that can be recycled.
The bottom line is that shoppers want and need a siding solution that is safe, environmentally responsible, durable, and easy to maintain, at a price point that positively impacts value.