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Vinyl Siding Help, F.A.Q. and Advice
There are certain questions that customers are always asking about roofing
systems. These are the most frequently asked questions with descriptive answers.
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Can I install vinyl
siding myself?
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Installing vinyl
siding is not a simple "do it yourself job" and is better left to
siding installation professionals who have the necessary skills and
equipment to do the job right the first time. For more details,
please visit our Vinyl Installation section, you will find there
useful tips.
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Where can I find
competent vinyl siding installers?
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Your first resource
for a recommendation should be family, friends and neighbors who
have had similar work done for them. A local vinyl siding
distributor can also help you locate reputable vinyl siding
contractors. Then, after a first meeting it's a good idea to ask the
contractor for other references you can contact.
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How long are vinyl
siding warranties good for?
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Vinyl siding
warranties can vary by manufacturer. Shown here is one example of a
top brand:
CertainTeed vinyl sidings, with the exception of Southampton and
ValueTech, are warranted for the lifetime of the original owner
against manufacturing defects. Upon transfer of the property the
siding is warranted from the date of installation for fifty years.
Check the vinyl siding info centers of this web site for complete
details and limitations.
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Do I ever have to
paint vinyl siding?
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No! Vinyl siding is
virtually maintenance free. The most you ever have to do is give
your home a washin with soap and water once a year.
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Does vinyl siding
come with matching trim?
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All leading vinyl
siding manufacturers offer a wide variety of trim pieces. Everything
from function utility trims to substantial wide trims resembling
dimensional lumber, fluted cornerposts and decorative crown molding
for window headers. Most matching trim items are available in all
vinyl siding colors
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Does vinyl siding
have seams?
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Vinyl siding is
generally available in 12' to 12.5' lengths, so it needs to be
overlapped at the ends to cover an entire wall. Quality vinyl siding
is designed to provide a virtually seamless appearance and a good
siding installer will lap you siding away from traffic to further
minimize the laps.
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Because we offer
sidings at a number of price points to fits any need and any budget,
and because every home and vinyl siding job is unique, there is no
way to answer this question. The best thing to do is invite a vinyl
siding contractor to your home to measure it accurately and discuss
other needs you may have.
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What is the R-value
for insulated vinyl siding?
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When insulated vinyl
siding is applied to your home, the R-value of exterior walls
increases by as much as 22 percent—providing a dramatic enhancement
in thermal control. Other benefits include quiter walls and
generally, a more durable exterior.
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What should I
expect? How long does it usually take?
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If you've ever
painted, you know that the bulk of your time is spent preparing the
surface and doing the trim. It's like that with vinyl siding
installations, too.
Preparing the Surface. In most cases, your installer will put
an insulating board over the existing siding. This substrate
provides insulation and a smooth surface for installing your vinyl
siding.
Installing the Trim. Next come the corner posts, window and
door surrounds, crown molding and other trim elements. With these in
place, your contractor will install a starter strip which serves as
a "hook" for the siding.
Installing the Siding. At this point, they will begin to
install the siding panels, working upwards from the bottom of each
wall.
While most jobs take about a week to complete, you should check with
your contractor for specifics. The time required will depend on the
size and condition ofyour home, as well as the amount of detailing
to be done.
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