Whether you’re building a new home or you’re simply ready for new siding, the right materials matter. Your home’s siding is what gives the home its curb appeal and represents your personal style. Aside from looks, your home’s siding also serves as the protective layer of your home! The wrong material could lead to a list of problems and an expensive repair bill for you. To help home owners make the right decision, Sam Boak and the residential siding installers at Boak & Sons are sharing the top 3 reasons to install vinyl siding instead of wood siding:
- Rotting and lifespan.
Wood siding materials, even when treated, are much more susceptible to rot and moisture damage. When wood gets wet, it swells which can cause it to crack and break. This allows more moisture to get in and eventually can cause the wood to rot which will make your home vulnerable to further, more serious damage. Vinyl siding doesn’t have this problem, which gives it a much longer lifespan! Our residential siding installers recommend vinyl siding over wood because it helps prevent rotting of the materials underneath it.
- Maintenance.
Wood siding needs ongoing maintenance to keep it in good shape. It needs to be either painted or sealed every 5 years or so, which also requires scraping and sanding. That means more time and money spent on your siding. With vinyl, you don’t have to worry about painting or sealing your siding! Once installed, the only maintenance you should do is an as-needed cleaning which can be done with a hose. Learn more about cleaning vinyl siding here.
- Pest invasions.
This is probably the most common issue our residential siding installers find with wood siding. Insects such as termites and other bugs love to eat and burrow in wood, which can cause the material to deteriorate and become vulnerable to further damage. Other critters such as carpenter bees, woodpeckers and other birds are also likely to make a home in your home’s siding! We’ve even seen bigger pests like squirrels, chipmunks and raccoons invade wood siding because it’s much easier to dig into. Vinyl siding doesn’t have that problem! With vinyl materials, your home will be much less susceptible to invasive insects and other pests.
These are just a few of the top reasons our residential siding installers recommend vinyl siding over wood. Remember, just because it’s vinyl doesn’t mean it’s high quality. We only install top quality vinyl materials, such as the ones supplied by CertainTeed! To learn more about our vinyl siding, you can visit our website or give us a call at 330-793-5646. You can also schedule a free estimate while you’re at it!
