With so many different siding options, it can be hard to decide just which one is the best alternative. One of the more commonly chosen alternatives is vinyl siding. There are a number of potential benefits to installing vinyl siding in San Antonio TX.
Cost
One of the major factors influencing people to use vinyl siding is that it is one of the more affordable options when you take into consideration the cost of both the material itself and installation. This is partly due to the ease of the installation. In fact, handy homeowners can sometimes manage to handle the installation themselves, although a professional will have a much easier and faster time of it. There are certain codes that need to be met, including wrapping the house with a waterproof building paper to limit the risk of water reaching the walls behind the siding. It is also one of the most cost-effective home improvements you can make to the home.
Durability and Maintenance
Vinyl Siding in San Antonio TX is resistant to rot and insects, making it potentially more durable and maintenance-free than some other types of siding. However, over time the colors of the siding may fade slightly, and severe weather may make it so the siding gets damaged and some pieces may need to be replaced. Newer types of vinyl are less likely to fade, though, as they usually have special coatings to minimize this risk. The main maintenance necessary is to power wash the siding to get off any built up dirt or mold and to check for any missing or damaged pieces that need to be replaced to retain the water resistance of the siding. Should water get underneath the siding, it could increase the risk of rot in the walls of the home under the siding. The siding doesn’t need to be painted regularly like fiber cement or wood siding does. Very cold weather can make vinyl siding more likely to become dented or cracked, but this isn’t typically a problem in TX due to the warmer climate.
Contact Structure Builders Of San Antonio for more information on the siding options available. They can also handle all of your window, gutter and patio cover needs.
