Asphalt Shingles (siding) - Should I Paint or Re-side?
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Asphalt Shingles (siding) - Should I Paint or Re-side?
Hi. I have a 1918 home that is 1/3 stone and 2/3 asphalt shingles (with original cedar shakes underneath). The majority of the asphalt shingles are painted creme but some are the original brown. Many of the painted ones have crumbled a bit. Anyway, I have been getting estimates to have all the shingles painted to match (along with all the trim, fascia, etc.). The estimates have ranged from 5k - 10k. I started to think that since this is a large investment - maybe I am better off covering the shingles with either a vinyl or fiber-cement siding. I know that many manufacturers carry "shingle" type siding and that is important to me b/c I really want to maintain the aesthetics of the original house the best that I can.
Has anyone had any experience with either vinyl or fiber-cement shingles? Are they more expensive then traditional siding? How will the cost compare to my painting estimates? Is it even a good idea to paint the asphalt shingles? Any advice would be appreciated.
Has anyone had any experience with either vinyl or fiber-cement shingles? Are they more expensive then traditional siding? How will the cost compare to my painting estimates? Is it even a good idea to paint the asphalt shingles? Any advice would be appreciated.