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Choosing a Vinyl Siding
One of the most popular solutions for the exterior of a home is vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is easy to maintain and can last many years. The choices in vinyl siding today include thickness, materials, and color. Unless you are a home repair or construction expert, a professional will need to be hired to install the vinyl siding.
Thickness of Vinyl Siding
The thickness of vinyl siding is also referred to as the gauge. The thicker the siding, the longer the material will last. The prices of the vinyl siding will also often increase with the thickness, but replacement costs will be lower due to the longevity of the material. Common vinyl siding thicknesses will range from 0.040" to 0.045" at most common home improvement stores. Premium thicknesses are also available up to 0.055".
Not All Materials are the Same
Vinyl siding is all created from vinyl, as you may know. However, there are several different types of grades that the vinyl can fall into. Premium vinyl siding will be created from 100% new vinyl with no additives to decrease the cost of production. Premium vinyl siding will, of course, come with a higher price tag than the alternatives, but will provide a more durable coverage for the home.
Additives used in the manufacturing process of sub-premium vinyl siding can decrease the cost of production. This decrease in cost is then passed on to the consumer, in most cases. Defective vinyl siding and chalk are two additives that can be used to create less expensive vinyl siding.
When 100% premium vinyl siding is created, the molding process can take some time to perfect. The resulting defective vinyl siding is ground and used to make a lower grade vinyl siding. Chalk is a porous material that can lead to mold growth and dirt being trapped in the siding. This dirt and mold can be difficult or impossible to remove. Adding chalk to vinyl siding can also lead to a rubbing off effect. When the hand or some piece of clothing is brushed against the vinyl siding, a white residue will come off.
The Color of Happiness
Vinyl siding was first created to mimic the look of wood siding. The upkeep of real wood siding can be huge, especially in places where it frequently rains and winds are high. Drastic temperature changes can also lead to wood siding damage. Thus, vinyl siding was created to look like wood. Today, the colors available in vinyl siding are limitless. The exterior of the home can take on any look from real wood to painted wood.
The colors are added during the manufacturing process, which means they will never fade or bleed. The only way to change the color of the home, however, is to change the vinyl siding so choosing the best color the first time can be a positive choice.
Choosing vinyl siding is about more than just picking a piece of plastic in the ideal shade. Vinyl siding offers a maintenance free addition to any home with rich colors, varying thicknesses and manufacturing materials. It is important to learn about vinyl siding before choosing the best material for your home.
About the Author Adding vinyl siding can add to the value and beauty of your home while at the same time saving money in energy costs. You can find out more about this and other home improvement products by visiting our site.
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