The exterior siding of your home provides good interior and exterior protection against the elements. Homeowners sometimes find siding options overwhelming, but they can only add value to your home.

Vinyl siding is made mainly out of polyvinyl chloride resin and is designed and styled to look like natural siding materials like stone or wood. It has a top and a bottom layer that are made from different materials, but the main material in both is polyvinyl chloride. The two sides are joined through extrusion.

Vinyl siding has been around since the 1950s, but it wasn’t known for good performance. However, innovations in the manufacturing process led to vinyl siding being one of the most popular options for exterior siding. Today you can find high-quality vinyl siding options that are attractive and provide great long-lasting protection. Vinyl siding may not seem like a glamorous renovation as other remodeling projects like a new kitchen, but it is an investment that is well worth it.
If you are considering vinyl siding for your home, let’s look at the 8 benefits of going with vinyl.

1. Low Cost

One of the reasons why vinyl is popular is because it is very cost-effective. Vinyl costs less than wood or bricks, and its installation is also cheaper. Compared to wood, which has a high maintenance cost and is prone to damage, vinyl is a very low maintenance and energy-efficient material. When mixed with insulation, vinyl also cuts heating and cooling costs.

2. Durability

Vinyl siding is composed of up to 80% polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin and a mix of ingredients of up to 20% that determines some of its characteristics like color, flexibility, texture, resistance, etc. Because of these materials, vinyl siding can withstand very heavy wind and even hail. It’s also resistant to excessive amounts of moisture, which causes warping, rotting, rust, or corrosion.

3. Low Maintenance

Low maintenance is vinyl’s best benefit. Out of all siding options, vinyl needs the least maintenance. You don’t need to scrape, sand, paint or stain it like wood. It also doesn’t attract termites, which means it will last years without maintenance. You also don’t need to paint it regularly, as vinyl is very durable, so you will save even more money on maintenance.

The only thing you need to do is clean it about once a year. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy and you can do it yourself with a soft brush and water or a garden hose.

4. Adds Value to Your Home

If you want to sell your house 10 years from now, or tomorrow, adding vinyl siding will greatly increase your home’s value. All potential house buyers will look for a house that lasts, and has relatively low maintenance needs. Because a siding warranty is usually transferable to the new homeowners, they won’t need to worry if something happens to it. Vinyl siding is probably the most effective way to increase your home’s value. Homeowners that install vinyl siding can expect to see over a 75% return on their investment.

5. Energy Efficient

If the vinyl siding you opt for is insulated, it can reduce heating and cooling costs. It works like a blanket of protection that will keep your house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. So essentially, it saves you money all year round. Insulated vinyl siding is often used as an allowable energy tax credit.

6. Easy to Install

Installing vinyl is much easier than other types of siding. It is not very heavy and comes with pre-drilled holes. This makes it easier to fit on studs, which makes vinyl cheaper to install too while installing other sidings can have long or complicated installation processes.
You can even install vinyl on your own, but it is always better to hire a professional to do the job properly.

7. Increases Home’s Curb Appeal

Everybody loves it when their home looks good. Vinyl siding is a relatively quick and easy way to level up your home’s curb appeal. Aside from its functional characteristics, the fact that the color of the vinyl is infused all the way through, and that it doesn’t chip or crack, means that its color won’t fade over time so your house always looks it’s very best. Vinyl is also textured so it will look good from up close and from a distance too. Vinyl siding can be made to look like any other siding, modern vinyl siding can be so convincing that no one but you could tell the difference. Vinyl siding comes in any color, texture, and profile you can think of, so there is surely a style for your home.

8. Eco-Friendly

When choosing siding for your home, vinyl doesn’t need painting, filling, or caulking. Fewer toxic chemicals are needed to maintain vinyl, which reduces your carbon footprint. As mentioned before, your house will also be more energy-efficient and thus more eco-friendly. If you want to go the extra mile, go to manufacturers who manufacture responsibly and have eco-friendly packaging. The NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) recognizes many vinyl siding, door, and window products as “green approved” which means they have been third-party certified. Reduce your carbon footprint and make a difference by choosing vinyl siding.

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