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brick, House Siding Few home improvements or repairs can improve
the appearance, curb appeal and value of your house like new
house siding. House siding materials have varied over the years
and have included: house siding options wood siding, aluminum
siding, vinyl siding, hardboard composite, fiberglass, cement
fiber siding.
Critical to your home's
structure,
The material that covers the outside
walls of your house, siding, is critical to your home's
structure, appearance, and weather tightness. . Though all are
subject to wear over time, newer manufactured sidings have been
engineered to require less maintenance than traditional wood.
Like most people, you may not typically give siding much
thought, but siding, along with roofing, is one of the most
important components protecting your home from the elements.
Siding also plays a major factor in the overall appearance of
your home, which in turn affects its value.
VINYL SIDING:
Vinyl siding is the most popular type
of siding in the U.S., accounting for approximately 50% of all
siding and growing. The reasons for vinyl's popularity are
mainly price, low maintenance requirements, and product
improvements that have made vinyl a more attractive option, both
literally and figuratively.
  
No siding is 100%
maintenance-free
Vinyl siding is the least expensive
siding to have installed. And it doesn't need to be painted.
Both very attractive selling features. However, it does need to
be cleaned regularly. Over time, vinyl oxidizes, leaving a
chalky residue that makes your house look dull. So don't believe
the common misconception that vinyl siding is 100 percent
maintenance-free. It doesn't rot or peel, or need to be painted,
so vinyl requires a lot less maintenance that other types of
siding, but no siding is truly maintenance-free.
  
Shorter product life
reduces cost-effectiveness
As for the cost savings, although vinyl
is relatively inexpensive initially, and you save money on paint
and painting, it has a lower life expectancy than some of the
other types of siding. You can expect to get 25 to 50 years out
of vinyl siding, which may or may not affect your purchasing
decision, as you may be long gone by then.
  
Don't believe the common
misconception that vinyl siding is 100 percent maintenance-free.
A drawback to consider with vinyl
siding is that vinyl is not fireproof. It will melt from heat
from the BBQ if it is too close, or from a fire that is up to
100 feet away. It can chip or crack in cold weather or if struck
by hard objects. Also, vinyl generally does a good job of
providing a shell for your home, keeping the elements out.
However, it can hide the problem if certain elements do manage
to penetrate the shell, such as excess moisture or termite
infestation. Can paint vinyl to change color Many people don't
consider that you will have the same color siding for the life
of the product. If this doesn't bother you, great! But if you're
the type of person who gets bored with the look of your house
after a few years and needs a change, maybe another type of
siding is better for you. That being said, you can paint vinyl
siding, although it will then need to be repainted periodically
after that. So you can take advantage of all the benefits of
vinyl siding, yet have the flexibility to change the color.
  
Tips to increase wind
resistance- Some people dislike vinyl siding because it does not
hold up well in high winds, causing a flapping noise or even
stripping off. If you have these concerns, buy a thicker panel
(0.044 to 0.046), which will also look more like real wood. And
have your installers use a double-hem mounting, which tends to
be more wind-resistant than single-hem mounting. Like any type
of siding, vinyl siding requires quality installation by
experienced, professional installers. Vinyl siding can become
wavy or buckled if installed too tightly, which can allow water
to penetrate and rot the underlying structure. It needs to have
enough “give” to be able to expand and contract with changes in
temperature. This is more important in areas that have
freeze-thaw cycles, yet still a factor in warmer climates.
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