Choosing the siding type that you want for your home is one of those homeowner processes that can definitely feel overwhelming. There are so many different options, all of which hold their own benefits. However, cast stone siding is one option that a lot of homeowners pass right by due to some fairly common misconceptions. To better decide if cast stone siding will be the best choice for your home, getting the facts is highly important. Take a peek at these commonly tossed about misconceptions about cast stone siding and the truths you must know. 

Misconception: Cast stone siding takes a lot longer to install than other siding forms. 

Fact: Cast stone siding can be a little more lengthy of a process to have installed than simple siding types like vinyl for sure. However, it is not going to take as long to install cast stone siding as it would natural stone. In most cases, sheets of the synthetic stone are manufactured by the producer and delivered ready to install to your home, which means the process goes pretty fast. 

Misconception: Cast stone siding is difficult to repair if it is ever damaged. 

Fact: Cast stone siding will rarely sustain damages, but in the event that it does, whether it is breakage or otherwise, a contractor can simply pull down that panel of cast stone siding and replace it with a new panel. On the contrary, if you have a home clad with actual natural stone, the process would involve prying out several pieces of material and trying to find natural materials that are an exact match for the repair project, which can prove to be impossible. Because cast stone is a manufactured product, repairs are simplified by the fact that new panels can just be created as needed in whatever form or fashion necessary. 

Misconception: Homes with cast stone siding are prone to water damage. 

Fact: For whatever reason, people often assume that the sheets of cast stone siding harbor moisture behind them, which would create problems with moisture damage over time. However, modern cast stone siding is highly resilient to water, so you are unlikely to ever see problems with water seeping in behind the stone-like materials and creating issues with water damage. Masonry stone houses actually have  a greater potential of water damage because with age, the mortar used to connect the stones can become porous and allow water to seep inside. 

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