Often, homeowners are stuck between choosing stucco or siding for their home’s exterior. At the end of the day, you want to make sure you’re choosing one that’s:
1. Worth the investment
2. It will last a long time
3. Requires minimum maintenance.
Typically, these are the three significant factors to consider when renovating your home. And one particular material that meets all these criteria is vinyl siding.
Sidings date way back, even before the early 1900s. Thankfully as materials progressed and more options became available, the home construction market was introduced to the sturdy, practical and durable vinyl siding which quickly replaced aluminum for good reasons.
Vinyl siding is comprised of layers that makes it difficult to incur damages, prolongs the longevity of a home, and overall adds value to the house.
And this is how.
Vinyl siding is incredibly resistant to environmental factors.
Michigan homeowners know how harsh nature can be, and vinyl siding is manufactured to not only combat day-to-day environmental factors, but unexpected harsh weather conditions as well.
Depending on where you reside in the U.S., you may encounter homeowners that stressfully struggle with insects and other pests, high humidity, or freezing temperatures known for thawing effects as it gets warmer, or even natural disasters that can quickly destroy a roof or the side of the house if a tree were to fall on it.
Simply put, siding is designed to keep things out of the house while keeping the home intact.
One crucial element used when installing siding on the home is to make sure everything is sealed with caulking. Its primary purpose is to plug any cracks and gaps between the sidings to ensure everything is sealed correctly. This may be necessary for other siding materials; however, caulking is not needed with the installation of vinyl. The home is protected from anything on the outside that tries to make its way in—from pesty bugs to moisture.
The layers of siding go through a co-extrusion process producing two sides, a top and bottom layer strongly protects the exterior, is resistant to rust, damage, moisture and maintains the integrity of the home.
Because vinyl siding is so resistant, it lasts years.
With the proper care—which isn’t much—siding can last decades. To top it off, warranties usually last a lifetime from the manufacturer.
It’s low maintenance and easy to care for and can look and perform as good as new with proper care when necessary. The best part is all you need is a low-pressure water spray and a soft bristle brush. If you’d like, you can even use a mild detergent to help scrub away accumulated dirt.
Speaking of looking like new, a touch-up of paint every 10 to 15 years is enough to enhance your curb appeal as normal wear becomes visible.
Remember, these sidings were made to last. No one wants to, nor has the money, to keep replacing sidings every so and so year. So investing in a siding known for its longevity and durability will help you save money in the long run while adding value to your home.
No need to be limited to just one exterior style. Vinyl siding lets you have options.
• Want your house to look like it has wood siding? No problem.
• Want a more traditional look to your home? No problem.
• Want the look of wooden shingles without the mess that comes with it? You got it.
• Aside from its durability, vinyl siding offers a lot of flexibility regarding design and styles. Actually, it became one of the most popular options because it mimics wood and other design styles so well.
Such simple reasons. Such a simple decision.
Now that we know residential siding is well worth the investment. To cover everything we went through, this should be your ultimate checklist to deciding the kind of siding to get your home:
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- Resistant against insects and other pests creeping in.
- Resistant against areas with high humidity, freezing temperatures, or fluctuating climates.
- Resistant against rotting.
- Resistant against high winds, heavy rain, hail, and more.
- Resistant against pesky animals like woodpeckers that like to peck through just about anything.
- Lasts decades.
- Lifetime warranties.
- Minimal maintenance requiring only water, soft bristle, and repairable.
- Customizable to fit the style and design of your dream home.
Can it get more convincing than this?
If your home needs new siding installation or exterior repairs, Excel Home Improvement in Romulus is a solid choice. As exterior home improvement contractors, the overall look of your home is our focus, so our goal is to improve, upgrade, protect, and leave a lasting impression. Our services include new roof installation and repair, gutter installation and repair, siding installation, and more.
When you hire our Michigan based home improvement company you can rest assured you are getting the highest level of quality and craftsmanship. Call for a Free Estimate today!