Modern Vinyl Siding Options

Modern Vinyl Siding gives you a great way to add color and definition to your house. Creating a perfect exterior of your house became easier with the creation of vinyl siding. While aesthetics are always important, you also want to consider the material's durability, ability to resist water, ease of installation and versatility.

Through the years, vinyl siding has changed and siding now has new and improved features.

At US ROOFING Contractors located in Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez, we give you five important features of Modern Vinyl Siding:

1.Durability:

Today’s vinyl siding is more durable than ever. Siding of old was created with one layer and often included materials for durability that proved not to be safe, such as asbestos. Today, vinyl siding is created with a process called co-extrusion. With co-extrusion, two layers of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are applied to the surface. The top layer is capstocked or, as mentioned previously, strengthened with material such as titanium dioxide. This strengthened outer layer provides less breakdown over time as well as longer durability, thus resulting in less frequent replacement.

Creating a stronger outer finish also increases the wind resistance of vinyl siding. With increased outer layer strength, vinyl siding withstands strong winds and object impact damage.

2. Less Chemicals:

Siding of the past contained many chemicals required in the process of making the fiber. Siding often broke down with heat and extremes of weather, thus emitting chemicals into the surrounding environment. Newer siding is created with 10% titanium dioxide pigment, which provides resistance to the natural breakdown of ultraviolet light or extremes of weather. Generally, vinyl siding is sold with a grade, which represents its resistance to fading in sunlight. The higher the grade, the more resistant it is to fading and weather effects.

3. More Options:

With the advent of stronger siding due to the addition of stone components, homeowners discovered that they had more options. Vinyl siding now comes in many different varieties and styles.  Options include vertical siding, horizontal siding, shingle, overlap siding, as well as countless colors. Vinyl is available in more colors than could be found in years past. Siding color does not fade as quickly as it used to with older vinyl. Now, pigmentation is baked onto siding surfaces, resulting in longer-lasting colors and almost scratch-proof color surfaces. However, no vinyl is fade-proof in sunshine, so homeowners should not be surprised that even newer siding begins to lose some of its luster and color in five or more years.

4. Insulation:

Another feature of new vinyl siding is its excellent insulation advantage. Vinyl siding is often sold with insulation that increases a home’s cooling and heating efficiency. Newer insulation materials guarantee better insulation advantage, resulting in reduced electric, cooling, and heating bills for homeowners.

5. Green and Earth-Friendly:

Siding in recent years has been formulated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The addition of PVC to vinyl siding results in 20 percent less breakdown and emission of carbon dioxide into the environment. In addition, many companies offer green siding, stating that their siding contains more natural ingredients such as ground up stone, and that colors are added with natural pigments. The only drawback to using natural paints is the fact that this type of paint often does not hold up to the elements and time as well as more traditional paint coating methods do. Greener vinyl siding offers another siding option for homeowners concerned about the effects of their home’s exterior on the environment and planet.

At US ROOFING Contractors Augusta-Georgia our commitment is to make you and your family feel safe! 

If you are in need of roofing or siding installation, roofing, siding or gutter services in the Augusta-Georgia, Grovetown, North Augusta and Martinez areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.