Vinyl Siding: Is it a good investment?
When considering the financial commitment to purchase new siding for your home, remember the average lifespan of vinyl siding is 10-20 years.
What can cause the need for new siding?
There are many factors that can lead to the need for siding replacement. It is good to remember “siding is durable, not indestructible.” Siding can be damaged by mother nature, wind or flying debris in a storm. So as a result, siding should be checked regularly.
Poor siding installation can lead to issues for your home. If installed incorrectly it will not allow the siding to expand and contract with the temperature. This issue can lead to warped or buckled siding.
Heat or water can damage your siding. During warmer months it is good to remember your grill should be kept far from your siding. This eliminates the heat off the grill melting or warping your siding. Many individuals power wash vinyl siding. While this can eliminate the mold and mildew growing on the exterior however, it can force water underneath and encourage mold and mildew behind the panels.
What are the benefits of new vinyl siding?
As mentioned earlier in the article, vinyl siding has a long lifespan. New siding increases the property value of the home. Coming in an array of colors, lighter colored vinyl can offer lower efficiency costs, as well as,- additional insulation to the exterior walls. Vinyl siding is low maintenance and costs less than recurring repairs and painting.
If you are considering new vinyl siding for your home, give Royalty a call at 800-303-8392 for a free estimate. We are always happy to be involved any time we can assist.
