Vinyl Siding: When the Appearance is not Aimed to Deceive

 

You can cover the outside walls of your house with vinyl house siding, a flexible material. Manufactured primarily from polyvinyl chloride, it is an engineered product which is highly resistant to heat, cold and moisture, making it a strong product for the outside of your home. You can be sure that your Vinyl siding will resist against heavy winds and denting.

 

 

 

Vinyl siding is a great investment. Re-siding a home is among the top ten remodeling projects in terms of overall payback. Vinyl siding is maintenance free! Do we not often wish we have several hours to spare each day? Beautify the outside of your home with siding, it has many options, great flexibility and an endless amount of choices.If you have found that adding vinyl siding to your home is cost prohibitive, you might consider repainting, which is much more inexpensive. Is the extra expense worth it? Here are some considerations.

 

 

Repainting every 4 years would be expensive, can you imagine how much that would add up to over the next 15-20 years? It is reasonable to assume that a certified vinyl siding job would last that long.

 

 

How much maintenance time is saved when you don’t have to scrape, paint, or replace rotting boards? It is easy to make your vinyl siding like new using a hose and some mild detergent.

 

 

If the construction is durable, the vinyl siding will resist any dent or damage against hail or rough weather.

 

 

Regardless of the look you are seeking, there are a plethora of design options in vinyl siding color, texture, and style that you can select from.

 

 

What Things Can be Visually Identified?

 

 

One way to verify quality is to look for certification by the Vinyl Siding Institute. VSI certification means the siding meets or exceeds industry standards when tested and inspected.

 

 

 

It is tested and inspected for:Color, Surface distortion, Gloss, Length, Thickness, Heat shrinkage.

 

 

What Choices Do You Have?

 

 

 

 

Gauge:The weather resistance and the impact is better if the panel is thicker. As the panels are thick, they will hang straighter and will be flat against walls to give a better apperance.Using smooth grains it is possible to achieve a more contemporary or traditional look. If you wish to achieve a more rustic look, use more pronounced grains.

 

 

 

Profiles:How about a more conventional style such as clapboard?. Have you ever heard of a vinyl siding called dutchlap panel? What about a beaded panel and its old-fashioned look? Explore the different influences that different profiles can give your home.

 

 

 

Color:You can pick from an assortment of colors, which will be held better by the vinyl siding and last longer than paint.