The other options are types of siding.
Plasric siding over frame.
Finally the right type of exterior siding influences your home resell value choose the right type and the curb appeal will skyrocket.
Vinyl siding is not susceptible to damage from wood eating insects or pests because it is made from a type of plastic.
Vinyl siding does not need to be painted.
While it s true vinyl doesn t peel or chip it does warp in hot temperatures.
We break down each type including vinyl plastic cement wood and much more below to help you find the best option for your home.
I ve seen house fires where the vinyl siding burned off only to reveal the superior asbestos shingles underneath which saved the house.
Yes you can put vinyl siding over existing wood siding assuming its condition is still good.
Its affordability energy efficient properties.
If there are gaps in the vinyl however pests may still enter and eat the home s wood frame where it is less noticeable.
It is normally the lowest cost to construct.
There are at least three alternative ways to do it.
Many homeowners choose vinyl siding because it is relatively inexpensive easy for a do it yourselfer to install resists insects and rot and never needs.
Wood siding needs to be painted every 5 10 years possibly longer with good paint.
Installing vinyl siding over wood siding.
Georgia pacific compass vinyl siding panel double 4 traditional coastal blue 8 in x 150 in.
If the job had been done right the house would have been a total loss.
The best way to attach polyethylene to a greenhouse frame.
I m not saying that new siding over old is often preferable but there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything.
This renders the siding vulnerable to moisture and voids the warranty even if you seal the hole.
If it isn t there will be more steps that need to take place before it becomes possible and you might need the help of wood siding repair contractors to have the bad boards replaced which isn t always easy to do for the homeowner himself.
Polyethylene is a lightweight flexible plastic film used to cover greenhouse structures.
If you want to hang something from your vinyl siding don t even think about drilling through it to attach a hook to the sheathing.