Should I install new vinyl siding or paint existing aluminum siding?
Saturday, February 9th, 2008mmurphy384 asked:
My colonial house was built in 1966 and has aluminum siding. I was was shocked at some recent quotes to paint the exterior of the house ($4000). I hate to put that much money into something that doesn’t really add any value. It got me thinking that I should consider re-siding the house instead (shingles, vinyl siding?). That said:
My colonial house was built in 1966 and has aluminum siding. I was was shocked at some recent quotes to paint the exterior of the house ($4000). I hate to put that much money into something that doesn’t really add any value. It got me thinking that I should consider re-siding the house instead (shingles, vinyl siding?). That said:
1) How is Aluminum as a siding. Is this something that is a considered a good thing (more durable???). More specifically, is a move to premium vinyl siding a step up or a step down.
2) ) If I go through the trouble of removing the aluminum siding, should I consider any other projects (are there any house wraps that can help with insulation or things like that)????
3) What costs are involved with vinyl siding. As in, when the Home Depot guy comes for an estimate, what is he going to try to rope me into and should I bite?
Many thanks
Sharon
