| Vinyl siding is an excellent choice for your | | | | 4. Vinyl siding provides design flexibility |
| home for several reasons. | | | | and lasting beauty. Depending on the style |
| | | | of home you have or are building, vinyl |
| 1. Vinyl siding is an inexpensive | | | | siding comes in many colors, which makes it |
| alternative. When compared to wood and stone | | | | the obvious option for either updating your |
| siding, vinyl siding is less expensive by | | | | home or to complete your new home. Siding |
| far. Even though you'll have a choice | | | | color and style can be chosen to fit the |
| between low-end and higher-end materials | | | | surrounding environment and to compliment the |
| (quality), it is usually recommended that you | | | | other homes in your neighborhood. If you |
| go with the higher quality materials to | | | | enjoy the look of wood, but don't want the |
| ensure that your siding has a long life. | | | | hassles and costs associated with maintaining |
| When you are considering vinyl siding, some | | | | it, vinyl siding can mimic the look of wood |
| things to consider are the cost of | | | | siding easily, without the maintenance |
| installation, the cost of house wrap or | | | | worries. Design options include several |
| tarpaper, and Styrofoam backed vinyl siding. | | | | options: horizontal and vertical siding; |
| The higher quality vinyl siding is really | | | | wide and narrow panel exposures; traditional |
| your best choice since it will provide | | | | clapboard; and authentically detailed shaped |
| increased efficiency and durability and still | | | | sidings, to name a few. |
| cost less than other siding choices. | | | | |
| | | | Vinyl siding is a great way to update a ranch |
| 2. Vinyl siding is maintenance free! Don't | | | | home, add character to a colonial-style home |
| we all need a little extra time in our day? | | | | or just to add color to your Cape Cod. |
| With vinyl siding, you'll never have to worry | | | | |
| about chips, denting or weather damage. When | | | | The installation of vinyl siding is not a |
| the siding is manufactured, the pigment is | | | | simple job and is better left to a |
| baked in and as a result, your siding will | | | | professional siding contractor. They possess |
| never need repainting, which will save you | | | | the necessary experience and equipment to do |
| money in the long run on the cost of | | | | the job right the first time around. Vinyl |
| repainting your home. | | | | siding that has been incorrectly installed |
| | | | can warp or buckle over time, causing the |
| 3. Vinyl siding is very durable. Not even | | | | homeowner more time and expense later on. |
| wood siding is as durable as vinyl siding. | | | | With a professional completing the job for |
| Vinyl has a longer life span than both | | | | you, that won't be a concern. Make sure the |
| aluminum and wood siding as well. Yes, brick | | | | contractor is insured, licensed, and bonded. |
| and stone are the most durable siding options | | | | Always ask to see samples of his work in the |
| available, but when you are considering an | | | | area and request at least two references. |
| inexpensive option, vinyl siding comes out on | | | | It's a good idea to chat with other |
| top. Scratches are barely, if at all, | | | | homeowners who have employed his services to |
| visible on this type of siding for your home. | | | | see if they were pleased with his work and |
| | | | his level of professionalism. |