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Save Money on Your Vinyl Siding Cost: Do the Job Yourself

Save Money on Your Vinyl Siding Cost: Do the Job Yourself

According to the Vinyl Siding Institute the cost of 100 square feet of installed siding in 2009 was $186.00. Just over half of the price tag went for labor and the rest for materials. By installing the siding yourself, you can save $94.00 on this same area and cut your costs in half.

More good news from the Vinyl Siding Institute is that homeowners who remodel tend to recoup over 80% of the cost of new siding installation. The net result? The value of your home goes up.

Why repair your old siding. Put on new!

Do-It-Yourself Vinyl Siding Cost Reduction

The online Vinyl Siding Installation Manual compiled by the Vinyl Siding Institute provides detailed instructions on every aspect of vinyl siding construction. You can download the manual for free and refer to it as you proceed through the installation process.

Vinyl Siding Installation Equipment

An outlay of vinyl siding equipment may be required. You'll need the following:

  • Snap lock punch
  • Power saw
  • Utility knife
  • Tin snips
  • Hammer and nail hole slot punch
  • Unlocking zip lock tool
  • Level

Tips for DIY Vinyl Siding Installation

Your goal of reducing vinyl siding cost on the bottom line depends on your skill level. A poor installation job is worse than no installation at all. Here are a few tips to keep your siding project heading in the right direction.

  • Be knowledgeable. Read installation guides provided by the Vinyl Siding Institute and the siding manufacturer. Familiarize yourself with the materials and techniques.
  • Bring in your friends. If you know someone who has experience in siding, pay or otherwise bribe him into helping.
  • Start on the back wall. Practice makes perfect and you should begin with the least noticeable spot on your house.
  • Allot plenty of time. This is a long-term project.

Follow instructions. Improvisation will only sabotage the long-term appearance of your home and the functionality of the siding. Do it right the first time.

Your DIY siding project is just waiting to get started.

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