Vinyl Siding A Great Investment.
If you are like most
people, your home is your largest investment. And, when it comes to improving
your home, changing its exterior has, without question, the greatest visual
impact. Homeowners change their exterior siding for many reasons. For
some, the exterior has become weathered and damage resulting in peeling
or rotting wood. For others, the appearance is simply outdated and has
lost much of its curb appeal. For whatever the cause, one thing is certain
- decreased home value. And, aside from the visual enhancement new siding can make to your home, it's tough to attach a price to the intrinsic value
of true maintenance freedom.
Portfolio
of Options.
Once you have decided
that new exterior siding makes sense, the next question is 'What type?'
There are a few choices - brick, stucco, wood, fiber cement, or vinyl
siding. While many of the choices offer a great initial appearance, they
may also have some downsides. For instance, brick is beautiful, and virtually
maintenance free, but it is also expensive. Other choices such as wood
or fiber cement have an attractive appearance initially, but a few years
later you are again faced with the routine maintenance to keep it looking
fresh — painting. Like wood, fiber cement absorbs water, so water
intrusion could be a problem. The fiber cement installation guide clearly
states the need to keep the product completely dry throughout the installation
process. Cement is also a conductor of heat.
Vinyl
siding is an option that will provide you with a beautiful exterior today
and the future. Its appearance and maintenance free characteristics make
it the most popular type of siding sold today - used on over 40% of homes.*
A
Great Return.
We know that replacing your siding can increase the value of your home,
but what happens when you sell your home? According to Remodeling Magazine's
2003 Cost vs. Value Report, vinyl siding, on average, recoups an average
of 98.1% of the initial investment. In fact, many areas of the country
see percentages as high as 200%. Tough to argue with those figures.
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