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Vinyl Siding Pros And Cons

8/29/2018

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​When performing home inspections, we get to see all types of exterior cladding.  An option that is very popular is vinyl siding.  But, does this type of siding work for all homes? What are the pros of using vinyl siding and what are the cons?  Let’s consider:
 
There are many pros to using vinyl siding as long as it is installed correctly.  It is hard waring, will not easily dent and is also resistant to rust and fading.  I’m sure you will agree that these are necessary qualities in an exterior cladding.
 
As for the cons of using vinyl siding, if you are looking for something to provide extra insulation for your home, vinyl siding will not do it, so its not going to provide added energy efficiency necessarily.  Another thing to be aware of is that in the event of a fire, harmful toxins could be released from vinyl siding.
 
While this is the case with many kinds of exterior cladding, vinyl siding could become damaged given certain extremes of weather and temperature.  The siding could begin to distort and warp if the temperatures are too hot, while it could become brittle and crack if temperatures are too cold, so this is something to consider.
 
So, as we can see, there are many benefits to using vinyl siding for the exterior of your home but think about it carefully and make sure it is installed by someone who knows what they are doing.

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Thomas Peterson link
7/22/2019 11:57:08 am

It was nice that you mentioned that vinyl siding is hard wearing and won't easily dent. I have been building a new house and have been considering what I should do for the exterior. Maybe I should consider vinyl siding for its resilience to rust and fade.

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kate hansen link
1/25/2021 01:02:51 pm

It's good to know that it is water-resistant, and won't easily dent! My husband and I recently moved into an older home a couple of weeks ago that has really damaged siding, and we want to look into getting it replaced in a couple of weeks, and we were wondering what type would be best to choose. I really appreciate you helping me learn more about the benefits of vinyl siding for your home!

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Fred Gibbons link
3/17/2021 09:07:07 am

It's interesting that you highlight the durability of vinyl as a siding material. I want my home to have a cladding system that will last for a long time, so I'm considering having vinyl siding installed on it soon. I'm going to look for a good business in the area that can install vinyl siding for me.

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Chris Pederson link
5/17/2021 08:45:40 am

I'd love to have exterior cladding that is rust-resistant and won't dent easily. We get a lot of rain and hail where I live. I'd rather not have natural storms ruin my house and its value.

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Charlotte Fleet link
5/19/2021 01:55:06 pm

It was great to learn that vinyl siding is resistant to rust. My dad needs to choose new siding for his home. I will recommend that he select vinyl siding.

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