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What are some benefits of hardiplank siding on a home?
Some benefits to purchasing hardiplank siding include the fact that termites won't chew away at the material, it's a good alternative between cheap siding and expensive siding, and it's considered the "green" option. Hardiplank siding is also fire-resistant.
Is Hardiplank siding a good investment for a new home?
Yes it is, because it can be considered a good investment. The fact that it is a higher quality can prevent the need for an early replacement and will in general work better.
Is the cost of replacing vinyl siding professionally worth it?
Vinyl siding as old as yours is possibly worn enough to require full replacement, at which point a professional may be able to do it more cost effectively for your budget. The life expectancy of vinyl siding is 20 years to 30 years, so possibly you will start needing replacement. Try pricing general contractors who have good experience and references for replacing vinyl siding, and compare it to the cost of materials if you purchased the siding yourself. The difference would be the savings if you perform the labor yourself.
Can you install vinyl siding over existing wood siding?
Yes, it is possible to install vinyl siding over existing wood siding. However, it is important to ensure that the wood siding is in good condition and properly prepared before installing the vinyl siding to prevent any issues in the future.
Is vinyl siding better for certain climates?
Vinyl siding is actually good for all climates. I used to install vinyl siding for a living, and believe it or not, it can help to insulate your house and also prevent water damage.
Where could one find a palette for vinyl siding colors?
Lowes has a good selection of colors for vinyl siding. The workers in the section where they do the siding would be happy to provide you with samples.
What are some good colors to paint vinyl siding of a house?
One thing you should know is that at this point there is not one paint company that guarantees their paint staying on vinyl siding. Generally if the vinyl siding is looking dingy you can get a power washer and clean them off to look basically new again. If you would like to learn the best way to paint on vinyl siding I would check out http://www.vinylsidingoptions.com/vinyl-siding-maintenance/painting-vinyl-siding/
What is a good vinyl siding manufacturer?
A good manufacturer to buy vinyl siding from is Home Depot, they will sell quality siding to you for fairly cheap. You can also call someone to get it installed for you if you aren't up for some work yourself
Which siding type is best?
The best type of siding actual depends on climate. There are various types one of the types you may consider is vinyl siding. Be forewarned, vinyl siding isn't the most popular. No maintenance siding however, is good for resale value.
I have an older house but I am not sure what kind of vinyl siding I should use.?
Vinyl siding looks good and is easy to install. You shouldn't have any problems using vinyl siding on any house, old or new. Its lightweight and just nails right on.
Can you put vinyl siding over wood?
Yes, it is possible to put vinyl siding over wood as long as the wood surface is in good condition and properly prepared.
Is vinyl or steel siding better?
====== I would have to say vinyl siding. It is vertually maintance free and it is less apt to get dinged up and also resist outside temperature and weathering than metal siding. Good luck.
