5 Common Questions Answered About Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding is the most common type of siding used by American homeowners. If you are considering vinyl for siding your home, here are five common questions asked and answers.
Q: Does vinyl siding last for a long time?
A: Yes! Depending on the thickness and quality of the siding, some vinyl is rated to last approximately twenty to forty years. There are even some vinyl manufacturers that offer a lifetime warranty that can be transferred from homeowner to homeowner.
Q: Does it come in a variety of colors?
A: Yes! There are more color options for vinyl siding then you could ever imagine, one could choose any color their heart desires when it comes to vinyl siding, the sky’s the limit!
Q: Is it easy to install?
A: Yes, it’s probably the easiest siding to install, of all the siding materials out there. Depending on the angles, vinyl is practically snapped in place, and it’s good to go.
Q: Wow vinyl seems too good to be true, are there any pitfalls to using it as a siding solution?
A: Where vinyl is used for siding, one thing you should be concerned about is that moisture is the enemy! Some vinyl will come equipped with a moisture releasing feature that prevents moisture from being trapped and sitting behind it against the home.
Q: Is there anything else that I should know about my vinyl siding?
A: Yes, it’s important to keep an eye out for cracks in it or where it is loose. This goes back to the whole moisture being the bane of all vinyl siding principle that we discussed earlier. If moisture is finding its way into your siding, you are heading for big trouble like mold, rotting wood, and leaks. It’s bad news, and you don’t want this happening behind your vinyl siding.
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