FAQ About Vinyl Siding and It’s Popularity

Would you like to know some facts about vinyl siding? Of course, there has to be a reason why it seems that way in every home. Life without maintenance seems like a dream. Unlike pine planks or cedar wood, this durable product will not rot or flake off. Vinyl comes in several dozen colors and can mimic designs that were once made of wood. It’s no wonder vinyl has become the most famous siding in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide.

Remove Current Sliding

You can do this, but for renovation projects, the installation is usually done over an existing siding.

Color Selection

Usually, it comes in beige or other pastel colors. More recently however, options have emerged to add bolder, deeper colors to vinyl pages.

Will High Winds Tear It Down?

Most siding are installed for winds up to 100 miles per hour. If the wind blows it off, be aware that vinyl siding is much easier to reinstall than other types of siding.

Power Washers

You don’t need them. You’re actually better off with less water pressure. Just use a garden hose, a soft bristle brush and diluted solutions.

How Long Does The Color Last?

The exterior of a home is not expected to last for decades. However, the color in vinyl siding lingers for quite a long time. Compared to other exterior paint, the paint on your vinyl exterior wall will last much, much longer.

Is It Sticky?

In the past few years, vinyl page manufacturers have really got used to the record to offer much more than the usual product. Even old houses can be clad in vinyl and retain their old appeal. You can paint it too. It’s really worth for investigating.

Why Is It So Popular?

It’s the cheapest siding around. Get a quote for the painting of your home. Chances are the vinyl siding installation quote comes very close, if not better. And with vinyl siding, depending on the installer, there may be a lot of advantages built in – gutters, window capping, insulation under the siding for example.