What Is Vinyl Siding?
Choosing the best siding for your home is one of the most important cosmetic and functional choices you’ll make as a homeowner. When people look at your house, the first thing they see is the siding. Vinyl siding is an insulating, low-maintenance, and inexpensive material for covering and protecting the sides of your home. High-quality, professionally installed vinyl siding can last up to 50 years.
When your siding looks worn, your whole house looks worn. Musty odors inside a house are often an indication that the siding needs to be replaced. The most cost-effective siding solution is professional vinyl siding installation. New vinyl siding can solve so many household problems for Baltimore and Catonsville residents, but when it isn’t installed properly, moisture can enter your home and cause a host of home repair issues.
Vinyl siding has the following benefits:
- Energy efficient
- Less susceptible to insect damage
- Easy to maintain
- Durable and lasting
Choosing the Best New Siding for Your Home
Proper siding installation will move water away from your home. Vinyl is extremely durable and damage-resistant. A water-resistant barrier is installed before the siding in order to provide a final level of protection. The barrier must be pulled tight and properly fastened in order to be effective. Flashing must also be installed around all windows and doors to keep water from leaking inside. Flashing must extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water-resistant barrier.
Customization Options
Vinyl siding is available in thousands of colors with several different finishes. The right siding will help your home be visible and make it easier for visitors to find your house.
Vinyl siding comes in strips with interlocking edges. The installer will use a zip tool to join and separate the siding strips. Vinyl siding needs to be stored on a level, indoor surface. Failing to care for siding materials can seriously affect their longevity and appearance. Siding should be manufactured under a quality-control program with regular inspections.
Types of Vinyl siding include:
- Northwoods® shakes and shingles
- Cedarboards™ insulated siding
- Monogram® vinyl siding
- Certaplank™
For a homeowner who values cost-effective home improvement services, there is no better option in Howard County than vinyl siding. Installing vinyl siding gives your home that just-built energy. It also raises the value of your property and lowers your energy costs. An experienced contractor will be able to get the best vinyl siding at the lowest prices and install it quickly. The longevity of high-quality vinyl siding is unmatched. It will help your home shine for years to come.
Cost of Vinyl Siding
Manufacturers have been making improvements to vinyl siding since the 1960s. Since then, vinyl siding has become more durable, versatile, and easier to maintain. Vinyl siding is the most popular, affordable, long-lasting option available. Insulated vinyl siding requires very little maintenance and typically costs between $4 and $12 per square foot installed. Every home has different requirements to get the best results. An experienced contractor will be able to help you find insulated, fade-resistant colors with the best warranty available.
Cement Fiber Siding
Cement fiber siding is another popular siding replacement option. It tends to be more expensive, but cement fiber siding can more closely resemble wood, brick, and stone. It typically costs between $5 and $13.50 per square foot to install. Cement fiber is heavier and more difficult to maintain than vinyl siding, but it provides the unique curb appeal many homeowners are looking for.
We would be happy to discuss home siding questions with homeowners in our community. Contact us online or give us a call at 410-455-9880 so we can talk through your options.
