Doing home projects yourself can save time and money, and also give you a good feeling of accomplishment. A lot of home owners are simply scared off by the fact of doing large projects themselves. With the right tips and advice, you can do-it-yourself and save big. Vinyl siding is one of those projects. It ...
Vinyl siding is advertised as the antidote to exterior painting. Of course, board and shingle siding, aluminum and also steel siding do not always follow suit. Read on for must know tips and tricks that make installing exterior siding an informed decision. Why Invest in Exterior Siding? Exterior siding installations add to the aesthetic appeal ...
Vinyl siding comes in a variety of different colors, and textures. Sometimes accidents happen such grilling too close to the siding and melting it, or hitting it with your car. If you need to replace a panel or two, you will need to expose the nails holding them in place. This means loosening the good ...
Vinyl siding requires much less maintenance than wood siding, and although vinyl siding is easy to care for, vinyl siding still requires annual cleaning if you want your vinyl siding to look as good as possible. Vinyl siding naturally becomes dirty from wind, rain, birds, and sometimes mold. Cleaning your vinyl siding annually will keep ...
During the warm season is the best time to reside your house with vinyl siding. Having had the opportunity to be involved with residing 3 or 4 houses and a garage or two, I have learned a few things about the process. Vinyl siding is relatively easy to work with compared to metal and other ...
While many homeowners know about popular exterior options for their home such as paint or vinyl siding, few are aware of the many materials available to cover the outside of your home. As an architect, I’m always surprised at how many new materials are developed each year. In this article I include 10 of the ...
One of the best things you can do for your home is protect its exterior with a quality siding, as it will drastically improve its appearance and increase property value. Shopping for the best home siding materials can be an overwhelming process. There’s so much to choose from! Do you want a material that’s affordable, ...
I know this sounds easy for some people, but for others, it seems to be a very difficult task. It is for these people that I am writing this. If you are trying to figure out how to measure, calculate, and purchase vinyl siding, just follow these rules and you won’t go wrong. First, you ...
While it’s not something you’ll want to do too frequently (it’s a fairly big job!), there are times when you will need to bite the bullet and wash your house. Over time, vinyl and aluminum siding develops mildew, oxidation or other soiling, which detracts considerably from the original crispness and freshness of new siding. Aluminum ...