Metal siding is non-combustible, will not rot or attract pests, and holds a clean modern line that suits contemporary and mountain-contemporary architecture. It covers steel, aluminum, and corrugated profiles, each with different properties and price points.
At GS Exterior Experts, we install all three and can tell you which suits your exposure and budget.
Metal siding offers a multitude of advantages over traditional materials like wood or vinyl. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
Metal will not rot, warp, crack, or become brittle in cold, and it holds up well to wind and temperature swings. Hail is the honest caveat: metal panels can dent, though they rarely leak from it. Heavier gauges and textured profiles handle it better than thin, smooth panels.
With metal siding, you won’t have to scrape, paint, or replace rotten boards. A simple cleaning with a hose is all it takes to keep your metal siding looking sharp for years.
Steel and aluminum do not burn, which matters in Colorado's wildland-urban interface where exterior materials are increasingly governed by the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. Note that cladding is one part of wildfire hardening, alongside roof assembly, vents, and defensible space.
When looking into metal siding replacement in Denver, there are many style options to choose from.
Metal expands and contracts more than most cladding, so panels have to be fastened to allow movement rather than pinned tight. Get that wrong and you see oil-canning, the visible waviness across a panel face that is almost impossible to correct after the fact.
We install accordingly, and we will walk you through gauge and coating options before you commit rather than after.
We back our installation with a written workmanship warranty, and the panels carry their own manufacturer warranty on substrate and finish. We provide the terms of both before work begins.
Yes, both steel and aluminum siding as suitable for painting.
Metal’s susceptibility to rust makes painting a smart choice. It adds a protective layer that extends the lifespan of your siding.
However, proper preparation is key for a successful and long-lasting paint job. This includes cleaning the surface, applying primer, and choosing the right type of paint for metal.
Metal siding typically lasts 40 to 70 years. The substrate usually outlasts the coating, so the finish warranty on the product you choose is a better guide than a general lifespan figure. Metal type, installation quality, and exposure all affect the outcome.
It can. Metal panels dent under large hail, though they rarely leak from it, so the damage is usually cosmetic rather than a failure of the weather barrier. Heavier gauge steel resists denting better than aluminum or thin panels, and textured or profiled finishes hide minor dents far better than smooth flat panels. If your neighbourhood takes regular hail, this is worth weighing before you commit, and we will walk you through how metal compares with the alternatives.
