New Vinyl Siding Installation in Ocean Pines, MD
Apex Construction was hired to install new windows and vinyl siding on this Ocean Pines, MD residence. Vinyl siding is becoming an increasingly popular upgrade in the Ocean Pines community. Just look around your neighborhood and take a quick survey of everyone's exterior. Most likely you'll find overlapping wood materials that seem sturdy and authentic. Or will you? Take a closer look and you may discover a hidden secret: what actually appears to be wood paneling is vinyl siding. Not only is it known for its durability and toughness, it's also quick to install, comes in any style, and is very affordable.
Resilient, Resistant, and Competitively Priced
Vinyl siding is constructed out of a PVC plastic resin, which makes it remarkably strong. Unlike metal or aluminum, it won't rust, conduct electricity, or dent: even if a baseball hits it, the plastic simply bounces back. And unlike wood, it won't warp, rot, or chip. It also holds up against the elements since it's rain, sun, and wind resistant. It won't wear down in the humidity nor become affected by air pollution. In fact, it's so long-lasting (it can sometimes retain its physical qualities for up to 40 years) that many times it'll come with a manufacturer's guarantee. However, the real benefit of the material is its resistance to sticker shock. Since it's manmade, it's also one of the cheapest materials around. Plus, unlike aluminum or wood, vinyl siding installation is quick, easy, and undemanding, which also helps to reduce the overall price of the product.
Decorative Styles of Vinyl Siding
Another benefit of vinyl siding is its overwhelming range of styles, designs, and colors. Since it can be produced in any particular shade, it literally comes in any color to fit your exterior needs. Though it offers all the luxuries of plastic, a vinyl siding installation can still perfectly imitate the appearance of freshly painted wood for true authenticity. Even historic homes have succumbed to its convenience since it can perfectly replicate real wood paneling. It comes in different clapboard widths, horizontal and vertical styles, and even different textures (from smooth to wood grain). It's also very elastic in order to achieve the right look for your house. Some manufacturers even offer a range of decorative classic millwork that coordinates with their systems, including door and window surrounds, shutters, corner posts, and dentil moldings.
Vinyl Siding Maintenance
Vinyl siding requires very limited maintenance. It won't attract termites or pests. If you hire the right people for the initial vinyl siding installation, it can act as a great insulator to protect your home against extreme temperatures (saving you additional money on energy bills). Also, you'll never have to paint again. Since the entire product is cast in a certain color, the shade goes all the way through the material. Therefore, it'll never peel, flake, or scratch like painted surfaces. Not only does this save you on aggravation and sore muscles, it can also save you from hiring a painting crew every few years. It may fade every 5-10 years, but you'll simply need to buy an occasional replacement panel instead a whole new exterior. However, you should clean it once a year (a power washer can help, but a hose can also do the trick). Also, although the paneling is maintenance-free, the rest of your house may not be: if you have wooden shutters, metal doors, or aluminum trim, you'll still need to tend to these specific areas of the home.
Drawbacks of Vinyl Siding
First off, it's durable but not impenetrable. If it is grazed by a lawn mower or snow blower, it will get chewed up and crack. If there are high winds and the paneling isn't fully secured (usually due to a faulty install), it'll come off. And when it comes to PVC, there is no patchwork: entire panels will need to be replaced. Also, if not properly installed, it can leak, which then makes it vulnerable to all the elements it is meant to avoid: rot, infestation, and decay (some installers even put weep holes into the underside of the panels to avoid water buildup). PVC paneling appears on 90% of homes in America, which means if you want your house to stand out on its own this isn't the product for you. However, since it comes in so many different sizes, textures, and colors you have a lot of options to still be different within the exact same medium.
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