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Vinyl Siding Replacement: A Price-Conscious Home Renovation
by Wendy Croix
According to Remodeling magazine's latest "Cost vs. Value Report," replacing your home's vinyl siding costs a little more than it pays back in resale value. But the types and features of vinyl siding offer benefits far beyond resale enhancement.
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Beautiful Vinyl Siding
The types of vinyl siding on the market are extremely varied. Vinyl siding comes in three popular styles: clapboard (both narrow and wide), dutchlap, and shingle. Siding finishes vary from woodgrain to smooth, which imitates paint—right down to the brushstrokes. It comes in an amazing variety of colors, from the traditional (classic white or grey) to the fashionable (barn red, deep green, or slate blue).
Practical Vinyl Siding
Stucco crumbles. Wood rots, or becomes a home for insects. Paint flakes and peels. But vinyl endures, impervious to whatever mother nature flings its way. Your weather-resistant vinyl siding won't dent or peel. Scratches won't show because the color is the same throughout the material.
Instant Beauty—for Years to Come
Your vinyl siding will give your home instant curb appeal now and for years to come. Some types of vinyl siding even come with a lifetime guarantee, and you can easily wash away grime with a garden hose.
Long-Term Savings
Vinyl siding can actually save you money on home heating and cooling, since it has insulating properties. Best of all, you won't spend a dime on paint, yet your home will continue to have a freshly-painted look.
When Choosing Your Vinyl Siding
Follow the advice of Consumer Reports, and choose from actual samples. Color retention and siding rigidity, not thickness, correlate with long-term wear.
There are many benefits to choosing vinyl siding that make up for the slight difference between price and resale value, including improved appearance, insulation, and ease of maintenance. Consider vinyl siding a long-term investment with great short-term benefits.
About the Author
Wendy Croix, Ph.D. is a creative writer, freelancer, and self-confessed home improvement junkie. She's also a professor with more than twenty years’ experience in the field of education.
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