For those of us who have been around for a few decades, it’s a little hard to believe, but vinyl is back in fashion! Vinyl record sales are on the rise, and vinyl collectors are driving up prices for cherished and obscure short-run vinyl pressings from years past. In exterior work, vinyl is very much in fashion as well. (Vinyl siding that is!)
The use of vinyl siding is highly recommended for most homeowners, for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why we are big fans of vinyl siding.
The Best Aspects of Vinyl Siding
1. Vinyl will never rot
Rotting and flaking are common problems with wood siding, and are unavoidable side effects of having natural building materials. Over time, natural materials deteriorate. With proper care, you can extend their lifespan, but it’s inevitable. Vinyl home siding, however, is not prone to rot in any way. In order to keep it looking new and fresh, you do need to wash vinyl – we recommend once a year – but a simple spray-down with a power washer usually suffices to keep your siding looking new.
2. You will not need to re-paint your exterior
You can paint vinyl siding if you want to, but you don’t need to. Vinyl siding comes in an almost endless range of profiles and color choices, and for the most part your vinyl siding keeps its vibrant color, despite the weather conditions it withstands. It looks new, year after year, with almost no maintenance and no need to paint (unless you’re feeling like a change).
3. Vinyl is practically indestructible
It is possible to damage vinyl, but it’s not easy or common (and typically has to do with intense impact when the siding is at extremely low temperatures). Vinyl siding is durable and robust, and withstands winds, rain, hail, and even baseballs and other neighborhood challenges without showing the effects.
4. Vinyl requires minimal maintenance
Basic cleaning is all that is needed to keep your home’s vinyl siding in tip-top shape. Just spray it down once a year or whenever you feel like it’s looking dirty. You do need to inspect your siding from time to time, but there is very little you need to do to maintain it.
5. The array of colors and styles is vast
The days of “one style fits all” vinyl siding is behind us. These days, you can match nearly any architectural detail with your new vinyl siding. And just about any color imaginable is available, with new variations and styles appearing every season.
If you’re looking to update your home’s exterior, with an array of aesthetic options and almost no maintenance, call your local home exteriors company to learn more about today’s vinyl siding. Here in Cincinnati, that means you can call us here at Harper Siding and Roofing. We’re a top-tier vinyl siding company, right in your area, and we can help you make the siding choice that’s right for your home.