Steel Siding & Hand Hewn Log Siding in Des Moines, Iowa

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Steel Siding Is The Best Solution For The Des Moines, Iowa Area

Des Moines, Iowa homeowners who install steel siding are not looking for another project in ten years. Winters here drop to 10 degrees F. Des Moines also sits in an area rated 4 out of 5 for hail severity by NOAA, and this part of Iowa carries a Moderate termite pressure rating from the USDA Forest Service. High humidity runs through much of the warmer months. That combination puts real pressure on wood, fiber cement, and vinyl over time. SteeLuxe panels are built from 26-gauge steel bonded to an EPS foam core. Steel does not absorb moisture at the panel face, cut edges, or around fastener points. The Slide-Lock system keeps air moving behind the siding so moisture dries rather than sitting against the sheathing. No organic material means termite colonies find no food source and no habitat anywhere in the panel. Steel handles cold without becoming brittle. Fifty solid colors finished with Sherwin Williams WeatherXL and 22 wood grain siding patterns finished with Kynar 500 cover most aesthetic directions. The hand hewn log siding with chinking option replicates authentic hand hewn timber with a steel chinking strip that slots between each siding course, available in four colors. Every finish is backed by a 50-year warranty against peeling and flaking and 20 years against fade and chalking. The to-do list for SteeLuxe is short. There is nothing on it.

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The Most Advanced Steel Siding On The Market

Available in 50 Solid Colors and 22 Wood Patterns
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EPS Foam
Class-A Fire Rating
Sound Dampending
R-3.57 Insulation
Premium 7 Step Coating
Heavy Duty 26 Guage Steel
  • 20 Year Fading & Chalking Warranty
  • 50 Year Flaking & Peeling Warranty
  • Lasts 40-60+ Years
  • One Person Installation
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Slide Lock Panel System
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The Most Advanced Steel Siding in Des Moines

50 Solid Colors & 22 Wood Grain Patterns

SteeLuxe is a family-owned steel siding manufacturer that builds one product and builds it right. Every panel is made from 26-gauge steel, about 25% thicker than the 29-gauge steel that most competitors use. Each panel is bonded to an EPS foam core that adds R-3.57 insulation value, sound dampening, and enough panel rigidity so that one person can carry and install it without help.

The finish on every panel goes through a proprietary 7-step coating process using Kynar 500 for wood grain patterns and Sherwin-Williams WeatherXL for solid colors. These are the top-tier coatings in the metal siding industry. The surface resists fading, chalking, scratching, and corrosion for decades without the need for repainting or resealing.

Des Moines homeowners can choose from 50 solid colors or 22 wood grain patterns. The wood grain options use a 3D printed finish that gives each panel genuine visual depth and a realistic wood appearance with zero wood maintenance. Every profile installs with SteeLuxe’s proprietary Slide-Lock panel system, designed by siding installers with 25 years of field experience. Panels lock together cleanly and consistently, reducing installation time and alignment issues.

SteeLuxe steel siding carries a Class A fire rating and Class 4 impact resistance, the highest ratings available. It is built to last 40 to 60 years or more.

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The Only Steel Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Siding with Chinking

Available in Des Moines, Iowa

SteeLuxe makes the only steel siding on the market with a true hand-hewn timber profile and an optional standalone chinking panel. If you want the log cabin look on your home, this is the only steel product built to deliver with this level of detail.

Each panel features a realistic 3D printed hand-hewn surface pattern that replicates the irregular axe marks, natural knots, and rugged grain character of authentic pioneer-era log construction. The wood grain patterns are non-repeating, so no two panels look identical. Between each course, a separate steel chinking profile panel is installed to recreate the classic chinked log cabin appearance. The chinking panel is available in four colors — Ash Gray, Charcoal, Clay, and Sandstone Tan,  so Des Moines homeowners can match or contrast it to suit the look they want.

This is not a printed chink line on the face of the siding panel. It is a separate steel panel made from the same 26-gauge steel and 7-step Kynar 500 coating as every other SteeLuxe panel. It will not crack, separate, fade, or require reapplication.

Real hand-hewn wood siding demands re-staining and re-sealing every two to three years, chinking inspection and repair every season, and ongoing insect and rot prevention. SteeLuxe steel hand-hewn siding requires none of that. No staining. No sealing. No chinking repairs. The same 50-year peeling and flaking warranty and 20-year fade and chalking warranty that covers every SteeLuxe panel covers this one, too.

SteeLuxe hand-hewn and chinking siding works on full home re-siding projects, new construction, barndominiums, cabins, vacation rentals, and accent walls. It installs with the same Slide-Lock panel system as every other SteeLuxe profile which is fast, clean, and manageable for one person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is steel siding worth the cost compared to vinyl or fiber cement?

A:Steel siding costs more upfront than vinyl and is comparable to fiber cement depending on the profile and finish. The value case comes from lifespan and maintenance. Vinyl typically lasts 20 to 30 years and requires periodic cleaning, painting, and panel replacement after impact events. Fiber cement requires repainting every 5 to 7 years and can crack under hail and impact. SteeLuxe steel siding is built to last 40 to 60 years or more with no repainting, no resealing, and no panel replacement after normal weather events. Over a 40-year period the total cost of ownership for steel siding is typically lower than vinyl or fiber cement when maintenance and replacement costs are factored in.

Q:Does steel siding actually look like real wood?

A:SteeLuxe steel siding is available in 22 wood grain patterns using a 3D printed finish that replicates the look of real wood on a flat steel panel. The patterns include options that replicate cedar, barnwood, and hand hewn timber. The hand hewn log siding with chinking option replicates the irregular axe marks and grain character of authentic hand hewn timber with a separate steel chinking panel installed between courses. The finish is printed, not pressed, so the panel surface is flat and consistent. It does not fade, peel, or require the staining and sealing that real wood demands.

Q:How long does steel siding last?

A:SteeLuxe steel siding is built to last 40 to 60 years or more. The 26-gauge steel core does not rot, warp, crack, or absorb moisture. The 7-step coating process using Kynar 500 and Sherwin Williams WeatherXL protects the finish from fading, chalking, and corrosion for decades. Every panel is backed by a 50-year peeling and flaking warranty and a 20-year fade and chalking warranty. Most homeowners who install SteeLuxe are installing siding for the last time.

Q:Is SteeLuxe steel siding available in Des Moines, Iowa

A:Yes. SteeLuxe steel siding is available to homeowners in Des Moines, Iowa and throughout the surrounding Central Iowa. SteeLuxe panels are manufactured in New Philadelphia, Ohio and ship to contractors and homeowners across the country. The full line includes 50 solid colors and 22 wood grain patterns including hand hewn log siding with chinking. Contact SteeLuxe directly for availability, pricing, and to find an installer in the Des Moines area.

Q:We got golf ball-sized hail last spring. Would steel siding have survived that?

A:Golf ball-sized hail is squarely in the range that Class 4 impact resistance is built to handle. Des Moines sits in an area rated 4 out of 5 for hail severity by NOAA, and Class 4 is the highest impact resistance rating available for siding. SteeLuxe uses 26-gauge steel, about 25% thicker than the 29-gauge panels many competitors sell. Behind the steel face, the EPS foam core absorbs energy on impact, reducing the force transferred through the panel. Class 4 rated products can also qualify homeowners in the Central Iowa area for reduced insurance premiums. Check with your insurance provider for specifics on your policy. A Class 4 panel is built for exactly what Des Moines sees in a bad hail season.

Q:How does freeze-thaw cycling affect the bond between the EPS foam and the steel face?

A:Freeze-thaw cycling does not compromise the bond between the EPS foam core and the steel face. Unlike wood or fiber cement, neither steel nor EPS foam absorbs moisture, so there is no water working into the bond line and expanding when temperatures drop in Des Moines. With winter lows reaching 10 degrees F, that kind of repeated temperature cycling is a real seasonal reality. The EPS foam core maintains its R-3.57 insulation value permanently through those cycles without compressing, separating, or losing structural integrity. The bond between the foam and steel face is designed to hold for the full 40 to 60-year lifespan of the panel.

Q:What is the difference between steel siding and vinyl siding?

A:Steel and vinyl are both low-maintenance siding options but they perform very differently over time. Vinyl expands and contracts significantly in temperature extremes and can warp, crack, and fade over 20 to 30 years. Steel does not warp, crack, or fade at the same rate. SteeLuxe uses 26-gauge steel, about 25% thicker than standard 29-gauge steel, bonded to an EPS foam core that adds R-3.57 insulation value. Vinyl has no insulation value on its own. Steel carries a Class A fire rating and Class 4 impact resistance. Vinyl carries neither. The primary advantage of vinyl is lower upfront cost. The primary advantages of steel are lifespan, impact resistance, fire rating, and long-term finish performance.

Areas Near Des Moines We Serve

SteeLuxe ships direct to Des Moines and the surrounding area. We also serve:

Altoona, IA Aurelia, IA Buffalo Center, IA Carlisle, IA Chariton, IA Indianola, IA Knoxville, IA Lenox, IA Melbourne, IA Milo, IA Monroe, IA Pleasant Hill, IA Pleasantville, IA Prairie City, IA Russell, IA St. Charles, IA Sutherland, IA