Vinyl Siding - What You Need to Know
If you're considering new vinyl siding for your home you're going to find you have different brands and looks to choose from.
Some manufacturers brag they offer over one hundred different color choices.
One of them, Certainteed as a nice online offering where you can choose between their different products, vinyl, roofing, fencing and decking and actually see your color and style choices on a home.
Of course you would not want to choose a product until you see it in person.
Colors can vary widely on computers.
You'll also want to talk with the installer.
Make sure he is very familiar with the product you've chosen.
Some manufacturers, such as Certainteed certify installers who attend specific training courses using their particular product.
When you meet with an installer you'll also want to get a list of references from them.
Some of the other siding manufacturers you may want to check out are Alcoa/Mastic, Variform, Rollex, Alside and HardiPlank.
Price varies widely, depending on the quality of the vinyl siding product you choose.
Today the newest products are those that are insulated.
Insulated is also called solid core.
It's estimated that using insulated siding can save up to 30% on energy costs.
Solid core is also not going to dent or bend under pressure.
There are two very popular types of siding that are popular, vinyl log and shake vinyl siding.
You'll find vinyl log comes in 1/2 log styles and is good enough to fool just about anyone.
Vinyl log and solid core are hung exactly like conventional siding.
When you have new siding installed the price is determined by cost per square foot.
You can easily go online and find out how to measure and figure out the square footage yourself so you can get an idea of cost.
Experts say you'll probably find prices range between $4.
00 per square foot and $12.
00 per square foot.
They say you should pay between $5.
50 and $8.
50 per square foot on an average job, depending on the material you choose.
If your existing siding is in good shape, but is faded you should consider painting it.
It can be done successfully with good preparation and cleaning and using a quality paint.
Look for a blend of urethane and acrylic resin paint.
You can expect a durable finish that will last between eight and ten years.
Some manufacturers brag they offer over one hundred different color choices.
One of them, Certainteed as a nice online offering where you can choose between their different products, vinyl, roofing, fencing and decking and actually see your color and style choices on a home.
Of course you would not want to choose a product until you see it in person.
Colors can vary widely on computers.
You'll also want to talk with the installer.
Make sure he is very familiar with the product you've chosen.
Some manufacturers, such as Certainteed certify installers who attend specific training courses using their particular product.
When you meet with an installer you'll also want to get a list of references from them.
Some of the other siding manufacturers you may want to check out are Alcoa/Mastic, Variform, Rollex, Alside and HardiPlank.
Price varies widely, depending on the quality of the vinyl siding product you choose.
Today the newest products are those that are insulated.
Insulated is also called solid core.
It's estimated that using insulated siding can save up to 30% on energy costs.
Solid core is also not going to dent or bend under pressure.
There are two very popular types of siding that are popular, vinyl log and shake vinyl siding.
You'll find vinyl log comes in 1/2 log styles and is good enough to fool just about anyone.
Vinyl log and solid core are hung exactly like conventional siding.
When you have new siding installed the price is determined by cost per square foot.
You can easily go online and find out how to measure and figure out the square footage yourself so you can get an idea of cost.
Experts say you'll probably find prices range between $4.
00 per square foot and $12.
00 per square foot.
They say you should pay between $5.
50 and $8.
50 per square foot on an average job, depending on the material you choose.
If your existing siding is in good shape, but is faded you should consider painting it.
It can be done successfully with good preparation and cleaning and using a quality paint.
Look for a blend of urethane and acrylic resin paint.
You can expect a durable finish that will last between eight and ten years.
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