We break down each type including vinyl plastic cement wood and much more below to help you find the best option for your home.
Plasric siding over frame.
Vinyl siding does not need to be painted.
If it isn t there will be more steps that need to take place before it becomes possible and you might need the help of wood siding repair contractors to have the bad boards replaced which isn t always easy to do for the homeowner himself.
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The other options are types of siding.
I ve seen house fires where the vinyl siding burned off only to reveal the superior asbestos shingles underneath which saved the house.
If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing.
Its affordability energy efficient properties.
Yes you can put vinyl siding over existing wood siding assuming its condition is still good.
While it s true vinyl doesn t peel or chip it does warp in hot temperatures.
If the job had been done right the house would have been a total loss.
Installing vinyl siding over wood siding.
This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole.
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If there are gaps in the vinyl however pests may still enter and eat the home s wood frame where it is less noticeable.
Vinyl siding is not susceptible to damage from wood eating insects or pests because it is made from a type of plastic.
It is normally the lowest cost to construct.
It may need to be power washed every few years to keep it looking good.
Therefore installing vinyl siding on a post frame building which sees hot summers is not the best idea as it will lead to the siding changing shape and appearing to melt right off after a few years.
Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs.
There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
I m not saying that new siding over old is often preferable but there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything.
It can be damaged by wind or hail.