
Weather matters when installing vinyl siding
Just as you would choose clothes to protect yourself against the harsh weather outside, you should consider weather conditions in your area when determining the proper vinyl siding type for your house.
Beyond the brink for extreme weather
If you live in a colder climate, you may want to choose a higher gauge siding, of .44 or higher, so it doesn't expand and contract as much in extreme cold-weather conditions. Higher gauges (or thickness) also help in extreme heats, keeping your house's exterior from cracking.
In addition, if you live in an area that experiences high winds, consider a vinyl siding that has been tested and approved for such conditions. One option may be the Durabuilt 440 Series Double 4" Traditional Lap Vinyl Siding available at Lowes for $9.44 per square, which comes in 13 colors.
The cost of weather resistance
While a higher gauge usually means more expensive siding, it is not the only factor for cost. Siding can cost as little as $0.45 per square foot if you do it yourself, or around $7 per square foot if you hire a professional to install the vinyl siding.
However, siding choices now come in a larger variety than ever before. The colors alone come in a large wheel of choices from earth to eccentric tones, but they also comes in stucco, wood, stone, brick, and fiber cement options.
You can also choose to have the siding installed vertically, for a different look. Of course, the option can cost between $2 to $10 more per square foot, depending on what you want.
Trendy looks for a new house makeover
Because vinyl siding doesn't require the maintenance of wood and gives you a larger field of options than brick, vinyl siding installation is on the rise. Even some older homes that are made of brick or wood are converting to vinyl siding, which, in some cases, can improve the value of the house.
Whether you choose to hire a professional or to tackle this project yourself, pick a siding that is right for the climate in which you live.
Featured Articles
- Vinyl siding cost: Is spring the cheapest time for installation?
- Things to do this winter: Skiing, ice skating, and a siding installation?
- Thermal bridging: another reason to choose insulated vinyl siding
- DIY exterior siding: Setting higher goals
- Planning a siding installation? Sooner may be better than later
- It may be time to install new siding if…
- Vinyl siding: top choice for your region?
- House wrap: what qualities are important?
- FEMA advice for vinyl siding installation
- Winter siding installation: Which materials are feasible?
- Your siding installation and the new insulation code requirements
- 3 exterior siding myths you should not believe
- Vinyl siding vs. hurricane-force winds
- Double-pane windows: trouble for vinyl siding?
- Could your home be America's Best Siding Makeover?
- Installing new siding: what to expect if you DIY
- Why use a certified vinyl siding installer?
- Installing vinyl siding: get your quote right
- When installing vinyl siding, local notions matter
- Tis the season for installing vinyl siding?
- Vinyl Siding: New Jersey Homeowners Pay for Quality
- Prevention of vinyl siding problems
- Coordinating Siding Installation with other Exterior Projects
- Avoid Dreaded Ripples In Vinyl Siding
- Install House Wrap Before Starting Your Do It Yourself Siding Project
- Exterior Siding Installation and Summer Heat
- Install Vinyl Siding Yourself and Save Money
- Installing Vinyl Siding - Cost to DIY