Vinyl Siding: Looks Built to Last

You can cover the outside walls of your house with vinyl siding, a flexible material. A good protector for the exterior of your home can be make from polyvinyl chloride which is engineered to be a barrier against heat, cold and moisture. You can be sure that your Vinyl siding will resist against heavy winds and denting.

Vinyl house siding is a great investment. Re-siding a home is among the top ten remodeling projects in terms of overall payback. Vinyl siding needs zero maintenance. Don't we all need a little extra time in our day? It is a great way to beautify the exterior of your house and you will find that siding provides flexibility and endless selection.

Adding vinyl siding to your home can be much more expensive than repainting.  Is the vinyl siding cost worth paying extra money for it?  These are some things to think about.

If you have to repaint every four years, how much will you spend over the next 15-20 years?  That's a reasonable lifespan for a quality certified vinyl siding job.

You may be surprised how much time you will save when you don't need to maintain wooden boards by scraping, painting, or replacing ones that are starting to rot.  The ease of cleaning and maintaining vinyl siding is as simple as spraying with a garden hose and using a mild detergent.

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

You can take your pick from an assortment of colors, styles and textures to create your own look and feel.

What are key features?

The certification from the Vinyl Siding Institute means it is quality.  VSI certification means the siding meets or exceeds industry standards when tested and inspected.

It is tested and inspected for:

- Weathering performance
- Color
- Windload resistance
- Gloss
- Surface distortion
- Camber
- Impact resistance
- Length
- Width
- Thickness
- Heat shrinkage
- Linear expansion

What Choices Do You Have?

Gauge

The thicker the panel, the better, for impact and weather resistance. Thicker panels look better because they will hang straighter, and lay against the wall flatter.

Grain

Using smooth grains it is possible to achieve a more contemporary or traditional look. More pronounced grains can give a home a more rustic appearance.

Profiles

How about a more conventional style such as clapboard?. A dutchlap panel? The traditional style of a beaded panel?  Consider all the options that can change the look of 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.

So there you have it. A summary of vinyl house siding and the buying decisions you need to make. Make use of it to get the best choices.