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Vinyl siding stands apart

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15y ago
Updated: 9/16/2019

When comparing vinyl to wood siding it is obvious that if an individual wants maintenance free, weatherproof, and good looking siding, then vinyl is the right choice. Its ability to expand and contract during the various seasons put it ahead of aluminum. Vinyl offers many great qualities that make it stand apart from wood and other materials. Vinyl can cost around one dollar a square foot it is installed by the homeowner. If a homeowner decides to have a contractor install vinyl siding it would cost around two to seven dollars a square foot.

For the average “do it yourself” homeowner vinyl siding is pretty easy to install. It also is easy to repair because the homeowner does not need to tear down all of the siding. Instead, they can remove only the section of the house that needs the repair, and this can be done quickly and easily.

Vinyl is made up of poly vinyl chloride (PVC), when combined with other elements the siding becomes very durable and allows the color and structure of the material to last throughout various weather conditions. Vinyl is also scratch proof; if wood or aluminum were to be scratched the paint on the siding would come off and the original color of the wood or aluminum would be exposed. Although many people with aluminum siding use very strong paint that will last throughout multiple seasons, it is still another purchase and chore the individual most go through.

Not only is Vinyl scratch proof, it is also waterproof. Taking a power washer to a house with vinyl will simply clean the dirt off of the siding. Using a power washer on any other siding will wash a vast majority of the paint away. Some types of vinyl have the ability to let moisture escape from the house to avoid mildew, mold, and insects. Wood or cedar is a very suitable home for some insects and can be damaged by bugs living in the siding.

Vinyl offers everything a homeowner wants in siding. From style, to durability it is able to perform magnificently at a price every homeowner can agree with.

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