Most homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is affordable and because it requires very little maintenance. These are definitely core benefits of vinyl siding. It is nice not having to strip and paint your siding every couple of years — and of course, affordability is always preferable. However, these are not the only benefits of vinyl siding. Here are some lesser-known benefits of this material.
It's wind-resistant.
When strong winds and big storms blow through, a lot of people with wood and aluminum siding end up with siding damage. But vinyl siding tends to be more wind resistant. This is because the vinyl tends to bend when the wind catches it. Because it can bend a little, it does not snap off the home or crack in half very easily. If you live in a storm-prone area, then choosing vinyl siding can save you from headaches later on.
It can help lower your heating and cooling bills.
Why pay more than you have to for your heating and cooling? There are all sorts of steps you can take to improve home efficiency, from changing your air filters to adjusting your thermostat setting. Choosing vinyl siding will make a big difference, too. Vinyl reflects a lot of the heat that hits it, which keeps your home cooler in the summer and lowers your AC bills. In the winter, vinyl acts as a good insulator, reducing the amount of heat that your home loses and resulting in lower heating bills.
It appeals to home buyers.
Even if you don't plan on selling your home soon, you may sell it one day. When you do, you want the home to appeal to buyers. Vinyl siding will help with that. You're not the only one who wants a low-maintenance, durable option. Buyers may show more interest in your home and even pay more for it because you have vinyl siding.
It's easy to install.
Since you're not installing the vinyl siding yourself, you may not initially care how easy it is to install. But this is an advantage for you. The faster your installers are able to install your siding, the less they have to charge you for labor. It's also nice to have your siding in place sooner. With vinyl siding, you get faster installation.
These are some of the lesser-known benefits of vinyl siding. Keep them in mind as you consider your options, and contact a local installation service such as Leon Construction for more information.
When you have something you like inside a jar, you probably put a lid on it — right? In a way, you can think of your house in the same manner. You like and value the items inside, along with the inside of the house itself. So, it only makes sense that you would protect the interior of your home with a lid. That lid is your roof.
Keep that perspective in mind as you read this blog. Learning more about roofing will feel more interesting if you remember what a roof does: it protects the inside of the home and the people who live in it.