Re-doing the siding on your home can be a big undertaking. Our vinyl siding basics is a good place to get your feet wet when it comes to exterior cladding. We have put together a vinyl siding guide that can help you answer some key questions to help you understand the replacement siding process much better.
Vinyl Siding Basics
Choosing The Right Material
The first question to nail down is the type of siding material you want to use on your house. There are many types of siding, but vinyl siding is definitely the most popular replacement material. Perhaps the most important division in siding materials is between man-made / synthetic (vinyl, fiber cement, etc.) and natural materials such as cedar and brick. Natural materials usually cost a bit more, require much more maintenance and look very authentic and natural. Man made or synthetics can cost a bit less, require less maintenance and look less authentic.
Many homeowners who live in the country opt for natural materials to match their surroundings, while lots of urban and suburban owners prefer a vinyl or synthetic option. You typically will make the choice in conjunction with finding a good manufacturer and a solid contractor. The best approach is to collect information on the different styles or materials and begin to imagine what would be the best long term fit.
Of course, this is going to depend on cost as well as finding a contractor who understands and works with that particular material.
2. Siding Prices
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