Wood siding on your home has its benefits: the material is inexpensive, comes in a variety of wood types, and can be painted over and over again. Still, there are downfalls to wood siding you should know, namely that the building material needs ample maintenance to make it last and wood siding offers limited insulation for the home.

It’s time to rethink your home’s siding. Here are some reasons why vinyl siding is a wiser choice than your current wood siding.

Vinyl siding can actually be installed over your current wood siding — as long as the wood covering your home is in good condition. Even if wood siding has to be removed before vinyl can be placed on the home, the vinyl material is a very efficient and quick install.

Vinyl siding is a modern alternative to aluminum siding and is relatively cost-effective to install on your home. Vinyl, like other building materials, comes in a variety of grades. The higher the grade, the more expensive the costs of your building supplies.

You can choose from low to high-end vinyl for your siding project. Generally, mid-grade vinyl costs around $1.60 per square foot to install. Your construction building supplier will show you various grades of vinyl siding to choose from based on your budget. Grade is based on vinyl sheet thickness, and you will find that low and mid-grade vinyl siding panels are similarly durable.

Vinyl is a versatile material and can be placed on your home as siding that resembles a variety of textures such as brick, stone, and wood — including wood shakes and shingles. Vinyl also comes in a variety of colors that are both trending and attractive.

Consider the following hues for your vinyl siding project:

Your construction materials supplier will help you choose the best vinyl panels for your home. Texture, grade, width, and length of individual panels should be taken into consideration when choosing a style for your home.

One of the reasons why vinyl is so popular among homeowners is this: the material is extremely low maintenance. Durable, practically stain-proof, easy to care for, and waterproof, all you need to do with vinyl siding is power wash large surfaces when you see dirt and mud buildup.

Vinyl will warp if allowed to face direct heat or sunlight for long periods of time, and it can crack if struck with a rock or other object. Be sure to check each panel individually when you do your regular home inspection. Purchase vinyl siding in a lighter hue if you live in a warmer climate to help offset the heat damage to your home

Wood siding is prone to mildew and water damage, and it will chip, warp, crack, and crumble with time. If your wood siding is still in good repair, you can install vinyl right on top of the material. Consult with a professional contractor before purchasing any siding materials so you know what trim and other additions to buy and how to apply siding to your home.

Vinyl siding is modern, beautiful, easy to care for, and low maintenance. You can choose a soft-textured vinyl siding that closely resembles the wood siding you have now. Or you can opt for a fancier, more ornate vinyl tile or shake style for your home.

There are many reasons to upgrade to vinyl siding in your home. Consult with our professional team at Paris Building Supply to learn more about adding new siding to your home.