Everyone wants a beautiful home, but not everyone has time for the regular upkeep needed to keep it looking attractive. This is especially true of your walls since they are exposed year-round to wind, sunlight, rainwater and snow. For this reason, many homeowners get vinyl siding to clad their exterior walls against the ravages of nature. This article from Yahoo! Voices reinforces why vinyl is a good choice, explaining how it is one of the lowest-maintenance siding material available on the market:
Rather than having to repaint every so often, a mild solution of soap and water is usually all that is needed to clean its surface. If signs of mildew are present, add a little bit of bleach to the water because bleach is very effective at killing it.
Another advantage of using vinyl siding is that because the color is incorporated directly into the material, it is permanent and will last much longer than a painted surface. So, unlike its wooden counterpart, it will not require painting on a periodic basis.
If you feel that vinyl siding is right for your home, the next big decision is how to install it. As with most home improvements, siding is a considerable investment and many people think that installing it themselves will cut down costs. However, hiring Maryland siding contractors remains the best option for the following reasons:
You Might Void the Warranty
Since do-it-yourselfers don’t have the requisite installation experience, many will skip certain steps or do them incorrectly, thus voiding their siding’s warranty. Fortunately, some siding contractors in Maryland—like Roof Masters—have factory-trained personnel who install siding materials according to the manufacturer’s exact specifications, drastically diminishing the chances of a voided warranty.
It’s Actually Cheaper
Siding contractors buy their materials in bulk, so they can negotiate for cheaper prices and pass their savings onto you. Besides, if it’s your first time installing siding, you’ll spend a lot of money buying the necessary equipment on top of the siding material’s cost.
Save Yourself the Time
Chances are you work a nine-to-five job and weekends are the only time you have to relax. Do really want to spend them putting up siding? Rely on siding contractors instead so you can enjoy both your rest days and your newly installed siding.
(Article Information and Image from Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of House Siding, Yahoo! Voices, October 31, 2009)
