Here’s why you should be using steel siding on your client’s home.

It’s no secret that steel has gorgeous aesthetics. From warm, earthy neutrals to classic white, the steel siding color options are endless for homes. With the right industrial paint system, the finish won’t fade, chalk, chip, or flake like some other types of air-dried or brushed-on paint, so in the unlikely event that a panel needs to be replaced, the color will be easy to match.

Steel is an extremely resistant and durable material, meaning it provides longevity (a 50-year-minimum life cycle) and doesn’t need to be replaced often. Aside from non-metallic siding products like brick or stone, steel offers the best resistance to hail damage and will outperform other siding products in the harshest of climates. For instance, snow and ice dams won’t damage steel in the long-term; it has the rigidity and strength to withstand high winds; it’s fire-resistant; it’s resistant to mold and fungus; it won’t warp from excessive heat or fading from the sun. Plus, steel can be installed year-round, regardless of where you live.

Fun fact: steel is actually unappealing to rodents, insects and other pets. You can ensure that your customers’ homes can remain bug-free if you utilize steel siding.

In addition to being aesthetically beautiful, steel siding is rather low maintenance.

First, a skilled steel siding installer can install steel on a home more quickly and efficiently than other siding materials, such as wood or fiber cement. Also, because steel’s lighter and easier to handle the task can be completed by one person.

Second, steel siding results in the lowest required maintenance for the lowest cost. For example, there is no caulking required with steel siding, compared to water absorbing composite products like engineered wood and fiber cement, which needs to be re-caulked every five to seven years. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on re-caulking jobs, homeowners can simply clean the steel siding annually with a garden hose and mild detergent, if necessary. Installing steel siding onto homes clearly saves you both money and time in the long run.

Due to steel’s magnetic properties, it’s the number one recycled material on the globe. The magnetic properties make steel simpler to separate from the solid waste stream, which not only means that it retains its strength in the recycling process, but it results it less waste in the landfills, less energy consumption in production and less overall impact on the environment. At Klauer, we select vendors that utilize recycled steel, because we understand that sustainability is a desirable asset to have in the home. Most of our steel has been recycled at least once and can be recycled over and over and over again.

Furthermore, steel can keep a home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter without increasing energy costs. This means that homeowners can save on long-term energy costs, which ultimately impacts their budget in a positive way.

If you’re looking to reduce the carbon footprint of your home, then sustainable steel ithe primary material to choose.