People style and design their houses to create the homes they’ve always dreamed of. A beautiful home improves your curb appeal and increases its resale value. One way to design a home according to your style preferences is by installing siding on your home.

Siding is a fantastic way to rejuvenate the appearance of your home while protecting it from the elements simultaneously. There are many siding materials and styles available on the market. Today, we’ll look at the pros and cons of vinyl siding.

What is Vinyl Siding?

Vinyl siding is an easy and affordable siding option made from polyvinyl chloride.

Pros of Vinyl Siding

Multiple Options Available

Vinyl siding is available in a multitude of design styles and options. You can install your vinyl siding system in just about any color your heart desires and thus never have to worry about repainting your home.

It can also be made to mimic wood siding, which is costlier to install and maintain. For a neater home aesthetic, you can choose siding options that look a little more rugged, like wood shakes or a clean wood panel trim.

Maintenance

Vinyl siding is maintenance-free. Polymer vinyl chloride resists things like pests, rot or even mold growth.

It’s a highly durable material, which means that it provides your home with excellent protection from the onslaught of the elements. And if it gets a little dirty, a quick hose down will have it looking as good as new.

Price Point

One of the standout features of vinyl siding is its affordability. Vinyl siding is one of the most affordable siding options available, and due to its durability, longevity, and low maintenance features, vinyl makes sense for long and short-term uses.

Cons of Vinyl Siding

Fading

Depending on the direction of your home, your vinyl siding may be subject to some fading due to extended sun exposure. Darker siding colors will naturally fade a lot faster than lighter colors.

Vinyl siding is not easy to paint, and if you find a contractor that paints them, chances are it’s not cheap either. You may have to consider a vinyl replacement when your siding starts to look a little worse for wear.

Low Heat Resistance

Since vinyl is a type of plastic, they don’t fare well with extreme heat exposure. If you live in an area that experiences powerful heat waves, we wouldn’t recommend installing vinyl siding on your home.

If you enjoy barbecuing with the family on the weekends, we advise keeping your barbecue far away from your vinyl siding to prevent warping or melting.

Home Value

While vinyl can look beautiful and mimic more expensive materials, vinyl siding tends to decrease a home’s value, especially if you live in a more affluent neighborhood.

Some buyers prefer more natural materials, whereas others don’t care. So whether the vinyl siding affects the value of your home depends on your buyer.

For more information on vinyl siding or any other siding options, don’t hesitate to call .\