Aluminum siding is a popular way to protect your house and can add to the value of it. Siding can be made of various materials. Some for decoration and others for increased durability, with vinyl and aluminum being the most common. It is sold in 12 x 36 or 12 x 48 panels. Aluminum siding has a durability of about 40 years.

You can install the aluminum siding yourself as they come complete with every possible thing you will need to install it. Installing the aluminum siding yourself can consume your time but you can save a lot of money on this. But the help of a guide is essential to give the installation of the siding a touch of perfection. To install the aluminum siding properly you will need some basic tools listed below:

1. Chalk line 2. Screwdriver set 3. Tin snips 4. Hammer 5. Level 6. A utility knife - you will use this to cut, score, and trim the aluminum siding.

It is necessary to ensure that your backings are such that the aluminum sidings can lie flat. The 3/8" foam board insulation is the commonly used backing for an aluminum siding, which helps the sidings to lie flat.

Remember not to nail the panels in too tight. You should try to nail it without stretching the panel. Place your nails and fasteners in the center of the slot and do not drive them too tightly beside the siding nail hem. Leave a minimum clearance space of 1/4??.

You should carefully go through the directions because your success and the value of your home depend on the degree of professionalism you put in the job. If you think you cannot give the time the job demands, you can hire a professional contractor to do the project. It is better not to rework the corner posts as they are used to cover the ends of the plate. Use a j-channel to trim the ends of the siding. To keep the sidings closed the vertical seams must overlap.

If you can add an aluminum awning to your home it will not only spruce up the look but will hike up the real estate value too. The structure extending over the window will act as screen to sunshine and heat allowing them limited entry thus keeping your house and heating and cooling bills in temperate order, especially on the long sultry days of summer.

Install an aluminum awning over your deck and keep your deck life cool and bracing in the hot summer days. Aluminum is blessed with natural light reflecting capacity, which helps to keep both your home and deck cooler. Apart from your enjoyment, an aluminum awning will protect the deck from strong sunbeams thus increasing its longevity, especially of a natural wooden deck.

Aluminum can be used to improve your home and increase its value in many ways. These are just two of the most popular ones. So before you decide to sell your home these are two good ways to increase the resale value of your house and are worth looking into.