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9 Responses to “What are the pros and cons of vinyl siding?”

1. albert44 Says:
   July 25th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

   easy to clean
   never have to paint
   takes lil work to fix

   one problem is nature does its damage on it and will need replaceing after 5 or 6 years dipending on the area you live in

   but that in bad weather areas

2. jwjeepers62 Says:
   July 26th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

   For the Pro. Nobody is going to steal it for scrap metal.

   For the con. it fades in time in the sun.

3. ratracer Says:
   July 27th, 2008 at 1:39 am

   I installed it for years.
   The pros it is cheaper , it is pretty , it makes a ugly house beautiful and ready for a quick sale.
   The cons Vinyl is crap , after a few years it sags ,gets brittle and is very easily damaged.
   other than that it is wonderful it you like to throw your money away.

4. Christi Says:
   July 28th, 2008 at 12:19 pm

   Vinyl siding is very easy to clean and very durable, but it can make your home look a bit chincy if you don’t go for the seamless.

5. Pops Says:
   July 31st, 2008 at 1:19 pm

   Vinyl is cheap. It does fade a bit, but generally you don’t really notice. It is easy to install.

   But…
   (1) It expands and contracts A LOT. The more extreme the temperatures, the more it does this. That makes it not so great for windows (which leak when it shrinks and stick when it expands). It also can leave gaps in the wall covering if installed incorrectly.

   (2) It moves. That means it makes noise on the house. Your house will rattle some in the wind.

   (3) You don’t have to paint it, but you do have to wash it. At least every other year.

   (4) It melts. Don’t put the grill too close to it. My neighbor melted some of my siding by installing a domed skylight that focussed a beam of sunlight on my house. (They later removed it when we figured out what it was doing).

   (5) It isn’t strong. In some places, they don’t install plywood sheeting under it. You need that. If all you have is foam board under it, lawnmower rocks (and tornado debris) enter through the wall at high speed.

6. stedyedy Says:
   August 2nd, 2008 at 3:07 am

   Pro’s: Easy to install
   Inexpensive
   Will not dent
   Damaged pieces are easily replaced

   Cons: Becomes brittle with time
   Colors will fade
   Expands and contracts with temperature change so it
   is installed loose to allow for movement thus does not
   provide protection from air infiltration. And may rattle
   in the wind.
   As a contractor I’ve installed a lot. Don’t care for it personsally.

7. geoe41 Says:
   August 3rd, 2008 at 5:06 am

   Vinyl siding is cheap - and looks cheap. When cold, it will snap when hit with a child’s ball or some similar projectile, or when bumped with a lawn mower, for instance. The only advantage I see is that you can put it up and walk away; it needs no painting.

8. momofthreemiracles Says:
   August 5th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

   Only con I have found is cost.
   Pros:
   It is durable
   It is easily cleaned with a power sprayer
   Try the thermo backed insulated panels (comes on most) and it will be more energy efficient.
   no painting
   keeps more bugs out
   looks nicer

9. pestie58 Says:
   August 8th, 2008 at 3:18 am

   hides termite activty