Most Suited To: |
Vinyl is well suited to a wide variety of temperatures
and climates. |
Cost: |
Cost can be misleading; estimated life (25 to 50 years)
is shorter than some other choices.
Vinyl Siding Cost
Chart. |
Benefits: |
Relative affordability, little maintenance.
Vinyl is impervious to rain, cold, salt and snow.
Good insulation properties.
Increases resale appeal and value.
Warranty – come with lifetime warranties; check they
are transferable if you sell your home. |
Considerations: |
Color cannot be changed. Vinyl can chip or crack in cold weather.
Use a thicker panel (0.044 to 0.046). The deeper profile looks
more like real wood siding and a double-hem mounting tends to
be more wind-resistant than is a single hem mounting. |
Finishing: |
Vinly siding is precolored; the color pervading the total
thickness of each panel. This means that normal stratches are
no problem. If the siding is extensively damaged, individual
panels can be replaced quite simply. |
Maintenance: |
Low maintenance. Does not need painting. Clean regularly with
a garden hose. For heavier stains, clean with a soft cloth,
or soft bristled toothbrush |
Options: |
Shapes – planks or panels, colonial
clapboard, imitate cedar shakes
Size - Available in wide range of widths
and lengths. Average width 6.5 inches to 10 inches.
Colors - rich and low-gloss
Textures - Smooth or grained surfaces |
Installation: |
Easy installation.
Fixing Accessories - J-Channels and other
accessories are used to cover seams, enclose eaves or overhangs,
and provide an accent to the siding. |
