When a homeowner is considering residing his or her home, they are faced with more than a dozen choices as to which material that should be used. In the Midwest, homeowners typically go with the vinyl or composite siding when siding their homes. This article will provide you with as much unbiased information as possible about the pros and cons of each product. Hopefully this article will guide you in the right direction on your next siding project!
PROS|
Today’s vinyl mimics the look of real wood much more than the original vinyl panels that were first released on the market.
The secret to picking a good vinyl product is based on how thick of gauge you go with. Most homeowners are unaware that vinyl comes in at least three thicknesses, the gauge of the siding they choose determines how long their siding will last.
Another point to keep in mind is cost. Vinyl is one of the least expensive sidings a homeowner can buy. Since vinyl is lightweight and easy to work with, its going to help drive down your labor costs.
Homeowners can choose from a wide palette of colors, matching almost any color scheme the homeowner can come up with. One of the primary reasons that vinyl has become “king” in the siding world is that once the vinyl is installed, it virtually is a maintenance free product. Many suppliers suggest to wash your siding once a year and repaint every 10 years if necessary.
CONS|
However vinyl does have its drawbacks and homeowners need to be aware of them. First off, vinyl dents rather easily. An direct baseball hit, hail, or even a poor mowing job can puncture through vinyl. When this happens trying to find the color of an existing panel with a new panel can be virtually impossible unless the damaged panel is almost new. The reason for this is that the color panels fade over time, making a newly inserted panel stand out.
In extreme heat temperatures, vinyl siding can also melt and cause severe problems in locations where irregular weather patterns are the normal. Cold can also be a vinyl killer. In extremely cold conditions, vinyl can become brittle and crack under the least amount of stress.
Summary|
To sum up this article, typically homeowners choose vinyl due to the low costs combined with its low maintenance. Some people are also pleased with the way modern vinyl panels look. The downsides include being easily dented, the difficulty of replacing individual panels, color fading and potential cracking in extremely weather swings.
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