There are so many different types of home siding to choose from these days, it is almost an impossible decision that has to be made. Let’s look at vinyl siding, wood siding, and aluminum siding.
Vinyl Siding
When choosing vinyl siding it can be boring but there are some things that you have to look for when choosing a vinyl siding line. You may not have realized it but there is more than one style of vinyl siding.
You want to choose a gauge of siding which means the strength of the siding. Most siding is offered from 0.40 to 0.48 inches. You also have to consider the grain of the siding, vinyl siding has different grains, there are smooth grains and raised grains.
The great thing about vinyl is that when installed properly they will hold up against any kind of weather. One of the fun parts about vinyl is choosing the color. But there are some cons to vinyl siding, the price is more expensive then the other two. You also want to make sure that the siding is made from a great material not just some cheap plastic which can easily come off in a rainstorm. Continue reading →