Vinyl siding has come a long way from the inferior material used in the 1960s that would often crack or sag. Today, high-end plastic materials are used, making vinyl a popular choice for siding, with over a third of new homes using it.
And here are the reasons for vinyl’s popularity:
It Costs Less Overall
The biggest reason for vinyl’s vast popularity lies in its lesser price. Compared to wood, for example, vinyl siding can cost you as little as $2,500 for 1,250 square feet. Wood, on the other hand, will cost $6,500 and above for the same square ft.
That’s if you want a professional to install it. If you decide to install vinyl siding yourself, it will cost you between $1,000 and 1,250 for the same square footage. Of course, it’s better to have a professional install it, just to avoid any potential problems.
No Maintenance Needed
Are you worried about how much maintenance your vinyl siding will require? Don’t be. Vinyl is completely resistant to termites and rot, so it will be as good as new for many years after you install it.
It gets even better. Vinyl doesn’t have to be re-painted. Just clean it once in a while and that’s all your siding will ever need.
Lowers Heating and Cooling Bills
A lot of heat can be lost through wall studs in the exterior walls. This can easily be prevented with insulated vinyl siding. This way, you won’t get ‘thermal bridging’ and your monthly heat bill will be lower.
Not only will insulated vinyl make your home cooler during the hot summer months and warmer in the freezing winter months, but you may also be eligible for energy tax credits.
Vinyl is More Durable than Other Siding Options
Rain, heavy wind, snow, blizzards or sandstorms have nothing on vinyl. Whether you live in a swamp, where the air is extremely humid and wood siding would rot before you reach the end of the year, or you live up north, where the wind and snow can damage metal siding, vinyl siding is a solution that will neither rot or corrode for decades.
