When it comes to upgrading your home’s exterior in Colorado, the decision between painting or installing siding isn’t always simple. With our state’s intense UV rays, dramatic temperature swings, hailstorms, and harsh winters, your home’s exterior takes a beating.

So what’s the better move for your home a fresh coat of paint or investing in long lasting siding? Let’s explore both and show you how HRTI can help you choose the right solution, not just sell you one.

Painting Your Colorado Home: Classic, But High Maintenance

Exterior painting is a popular choice for homeowners looking to revitalize curb appeal or change their home’s look. It’s typically more budget-friendly up front and allows for complete color customization.

How Long Does Paint Last in Colorado?

• Paint application with high quality paint lasts an average of 7 to 9 years, sometimes less with Colorado’s intense sun and dry air.
• Homes at higher elevations (like in Boulder or Evergreen) or with sun facing walls may see faster fading or peeling.
• Colorado’s frequent hailstorms and freeze thaw cycles can cause premature wear.

Still, for homeowners who don’t mind the maintenance cycle, painting can be a good short to mid term solution.

Expert Painting Application for a Flawless Finish

When you choose painting, how it’s done matters just as much as what’s used. Our team uses high end materials and professional techniques to deliver results that last.

Here’s what you can expect from our expert painting process:

• High Quality Paints: We use top tier products like Duration and Emerald by Sherwin Williams formulated to resist weather damage. We also offer Emerald Rain Refresh, a hydrophobic paint that causes water to bead and rinse dirt off your siding.
• Proper Application Methods: Whether we use brushes, rollers, or sprayers, our trained team ensures an even, professional finish with no streaks or drips.
• Detail-Oriented Workmanship: We carefully hand paint all trim, windows, and architectural accents to enhance your home’s appearance. Depending on the siding texture, we back brush or back-roll the sprayed paint for complete coverage.

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The Long Term Power of Siding in Colorado

Modern siding solutions are engineered to withstand Colorado’s wild weather offering long term durability, low maintenance, and energy efficiency.

Why Colorado Homeowners Love Siding

• 30 Year Paint Warranties: Many siding products don’t need repainting for three decades or more, and some include no fade warranties especially LP SmartSide.
• Hail & UV Resistant: Ideal for Colorado’s high altitude sun and summer hailstorms.
• Energy Efficiency: Siding adds insulation value, which helps during snowy winters and scorching summers. We also add insulation specific vapor barriers for added performance.

A Contractor Will Help You Choose the Right Substrate for Your Home

Choosing siding isn’t just about picking a color it’s about matching your home’s structure, your location, and your lifestyle. Here are six of the top siding materials we recommend and install in Colorado:

1. Engineered Wood Siding (LP SmartSide)
   – Offers the look of real wood with added resistance to moisture, rot, and insects.
   – Most products come pre painted with 50-year substrate and 30 year no fade warranties.
   – Comes in longer 16′ lengths for fewer seams.
   – Available with RigidStack™ technology, which hides nails and increases wind resistance.
2. Fiber Cement Siding (James Hardie)
   – Fire resistant, ideal for foothill areas.
   – Mimics wood or stucco and performs well in Colorado weather.
3. Vinyl Siding (Mastic & Alside)
   – Affordable and low maintenance.
   – Performs best in dry areas but may dent in hail.
4. Aluminum Siding (Alcoa)
   – Rust and fire resistant with a clean, modern look.
   – Lightweight and recyclable, though prone to dents.
5. Steel Siding (Edco)
   – Durable and impact resistant great for homes in hail prone areas like Castle Rock or Monument.
6. Specialty Natural Wood Siding
   – Options include Blue Stain Pine, Clear Cedar, Montana Timber, and Shou Sugi Ban.
   – Offers a classic look but requires ongoing maintenance.

Learn more about these options and about our siding services click here.

Don’t Let Sales Pitches Drive Your Decision

Too often, companies push what they sell not what you need.
Exterior companies recommend siding even if your home just needs paint.
Painting contractors pitch paint even when your siding is past its prime.

HRTI takes a different approach. We look at your home, your goals, and your budget to recommend what’s right.

We Help Colorado Homeowners Make the Right Call

Whether you’re in Denver, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, Centennial, Lone Tree, or Cherry Hills, we tailor your options based on your location and goals.

• Want to restore your home’s charm with fresh paint? We’ve got you.
• Ready to invest in long-term protection with new siding? We’ll help you find the right product.

Final Verdict: Should You Paint or Side Your Colorado Home?

There’s no one size fits all answer. But here’s a quick comparison:

Goal & Best Option

• Budget friendly refresh – Painting
• Minimal maintenance – Siding
• Short term solution – Painting
• Long term protection – Siding
• Selling your home soon? – Painting
• Staying put long term? – Siding

Still Not Sure? Let’s Talk

Contact HRTI at 303-984-6195 or info@hrti.com for a no pressure consultation. We’ll look at your property, listen to your goals, and help you make the best call.

In Colorado, your home’s exterior has to perform—not just look good.