The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Siding

A beautiful home is a dream for many. It’s been shown that living in an aesthetically pleasing environment can improve your happiness and satisfaction with life.

People style and design their houses to create the homes they’ve always dreamed of. A beautiful home improves your curb appeal and increases its resale value. One way to design a home according to your style preferences is by installing siding on your home.

Vinyl siding is a fantastic way to rejuvenate the appearance of your home while protecting it from the elements at the same time. There are many vinyl styles available on today’s market that can be tailored to suit any style or preference. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the pros and cons of installing the material on your home.

 

What is Vinyl Siding?

Vinyl siding is an easy and affordable siding option made from polyvinyl chloride.

 

Pros of Vinyl Siding

 

Multiple Options Available

Vinyl siding is a versatile, economical, and long-lasting home improvement solution that can transform the look of any house. Choose from an array of design styles to find your perfect match, or go for something completely out of the ordinary. Its versatility also means that you never have to worry about repainting your home.

It can also be made to mimic wood siding, which is costlier to install and maintain. You can choose siding options that look a little more rugged, like wood shakes or a clean wood panel trim for a neater home aesthetic.

 

Maintenance

Vinyl siding is the perfect way to make sure your home doesn’t fall prey to pests, rot, or mold, making it a fantastic maintenance-free siding option.

It’s a highly durable material, which means that it provides your home with excellent protection from the onslaught of the elements. And if it gets a little dirty, a quick hose down will have it looking as good as new.

 

Price Point

Vinyl siding is a great choice for both short-term and long-term needs. Its affordability, durability, longevity, and low maintenance features make it an excellent option for homeowners to consider.

 

Cons of Vinyl Siding

 

Fading

Depending on the direction of your home, your vinyl siding may be subject to some fading due to extended sun exposure. Darker siding colors will naturally fade a lot faster than lighter colors.

Vinyl siding is not easy to paint, and if you manage to find a contractor that paints them, chances are it’s not cheap either. When your vinyl starts looking worse for wear, consider replacing the aging material with something new.

 

Low Heat Resistance

Since vinyl is a type of plastic, they don’t fare well with extreme heat exposure. If you live in an area that experiences extreme heat waves, we wouldn’t recommend installing vinyl siding on your home.

It’s always a good idea to keep your barbecue at least 10 feet away from the vinyl siding on your home, as you might risk your vinyl siding warping and melting under the heat.

 

Home Value

While vinyl can look beautiful and mimic more expensive materials, vinyl siding tends to decrease a home’s value, especially if you’re living in a more affluent neighborhood.

Some buyers love natural materials, whereas others couldn’t care less. So whether vinyl siding affects the value of your home depends on what type of buyer you want to attract.

 

For more information on vinyl siding or any other siding options, don’t hesitate to call Roof X Solution!