lthy Vinyl?

According to the Yinyl Siding Institute, vinyl remalns the leadlng type of siding for good reasons' including...

I cladding of choice

Vinyl siding is the number one choice of exterior cladding across the U.S. Twice as many homeowners side their homes with vinyl as with any other maierial.

2 Versatility

Homes in all price ranges side with vinyl. Vinyl is the most popular cladding for homes priced up to $300,000, and is second only to stucco for homes priced between $300,000 and $500.000.

3 Aesthetics

Vinyl siding offers a broad palette ofcolors, profiles and trims to assist architects, builders and homeowners in customizing their new construction and renovation designs, and can complement historical restoration projects. Manufacturers have also increased the availability of darker eolors (and the lighter ones, too) with improved colorhold.

4 Nurability

With the ability to withstand high winds and resist heat, cold and moisture, vinyl siding retains its original appearance and performance capabilities over time, Warranties are among the longest in the cladding industry.

5 Value

Vinyl siding is the most affordable exterior cladding on the market today. It offers the lowest total installed cost, as well as the lowest life cycle cost, over the life of a home. In addition, re-siding a house with vinyl ranks among the best home improvement projects for cost recovery.

6 Performance

When properly installed, certified vinyl siding will perform to the strictest requirements-ASTM D3679.

7 Safety

Vinyl siding meets fire protection requirements and restricts the spread of fre. Moreover, viryl siding is listed among the materials acceptable to UL's Fire Resistance Rating-ANSI llJI-263.

I Responsibiliry

The production of vi'nyl siding utiliies few natural resources, and the installed product requires no additional finish resources. Nearly all scrap generated during the manufacture of vinyl siding is recycled back into a finished product. Upkeep is simple and involves only common, household products.

I easy tnstallation

Lightweight vinyl siding is one of the easiest cladding materials to install, as long as the contractor is trained in proper installation techniques such as by using VSI's Vinyl Siding Installation Manual and following the manufacfurer's instructions.

I O easy Maintenance

Vinyl never requires painting; a simple rinse with a garden hose or the use of household cleaning products on tough stains can restore the cladding material's original beauty.