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Siding and Trim
Vinyl
Siding is among the most popular coverings for the
exterior of houses today. It is often confused
with Aluminum Siding, which was one of the first
alternative sidings to come out. Constructed of
strong PVC, durable and coming in a wide variety
of colors, Vinyl Siding is easily installed by
contractors. It also requires little care and is
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Superior to Aluminum
Siding, Vinyl Siding will not dent or scratch
easily. And unlike Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
requires repainting often. Seamless Siding, a
recent alternative which might be considered a
hybrid of Vinyl and Aluminum Siding is constructed
from steel on site and runs the entire length of
your home. This prevents ugly seams and curling
around the
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An excellent
choice for siding based on its strength,
versatility for multiple climates, and
long-lasting quality.
Vinyl Siding is made
from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and has begun to be
used in construction more and more all the time.
They can be fashioned to resemble wood.
The average
width of Vinyl Siding ranges from 6 inches to 10
inches. However, other various lengths and widths
are available.
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Scratches are rarely
visible, since the PVC that the siding is composed
of is solid all the way through.
Vinyl Siding is
similar in many properties to aluminum, such as
weight and density. However, unlike aluminum,
vinyl does not dent. And besides aesthetic repair,
scratched vinyl siding does not rust and will not
ruin the integrity of your siding.
Temperature will not
affect Vinyl Siding, which can be installed in
nearly any climate. Aluminum siding might take a
long time to re-install if damaged, which is
untrue of Vinyl Siding. Vinyl’s temperature at
which it ignites is very high (736 F). It has half
the burn time of cedar and burns one third as
hard. If I fire occurs in a house with Vinyl
Siding, people can expect more time to get
out.
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Three Parts
to Vinyl Siding
1) At the top of the
panel itself is a nail hem, where the slots are
located.
2) The flat area
which faces the exterior when installed
3) The Butt lock is
at the bottom and locks into the next panel when
installed.
There are numerous
accessories and add-ons that cover your seams, add
accent to your siding, or do any other number of
functional or aesthetic things. Siding also
commonly comes with a warranty.
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Maintaining
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl Siding is by
far the easiest exterior home covering to clean,
repair and maintain in general. You’ll want to
occasionally wash mildew, mold, dirt and dust from
your vinyl, but other than that little care is
necessary. When you do clean your siding, clean it
with a soft cloth or toothbrush (if you have a
faux-grain or any other texture). Normal, everyday
soaps you might already have in your hope are fine
to use. Remember that though it is durable, vinyl
can melt. Keep grills, candles and other sources
of heat far enough away from your home.
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