If you’ve decided that your home’s exterior needs a serious makeover, then vinyl siding should be considered in the overall cost. Vinyl siding became popular in the mid-1900’s and has proven a popular choice for homeowners ever since. Here are a few benefits to consider when planning your home makeover.
- Reduced Costs. Brick and stone may look aesthetically pleasing, but the overall cost of these materials is what deters most homeowners. Instead, vinyl siding will cost thousands of dollars less so that you can spend that extra cash on a new door or window installation.
- Versatility. Vinyl siding is a unique material in that it is offered in countless colors. Make your home stand out from the crowd; pick colors and textures that resemble other materials — such as wood — but without paying the hefty price tag.
- Durable. For New Englanders, we are always seeing harsh storms. You need something that is going to last for decades and won’t give up easily in a wind storm. Vinyl siding will serve your home well under hail, wind, rain and heat.
- Low Maintenance. With wood siding, you’ll need to reseal the material every spring to ensure no moisture gets in. With stone or brick siding, expensive patch repairs may be needed every few years. Vinyl siding resist pests and rot and only requires a quick power wash once a year (and this is more for looks than anything else!).
- Reduced Costs. Other siding materials may look great, but over time they could end up costing you thousands of dollars in energy bills you could have saved if you chose vinyl siding. Vinyl siding will prevent heat loss during the cold winter months with what is known as thermal bridging, which is when heat is trapped between the wall studs and exterior siding.
Not sure how much it will cost to replace your siding with new vinyl siding? Bay State Exteriors will be happy to give you a free estimate. Contact our Peabody-based vinyl siding company today.