Owning your own home is one of life’s greatest achievements especially if you are a first time home owner, but home ownership also comes with the responsibility of maintaining your property. Keeping your living space maintained is almost always a priority but you should also remember that the outside is just as important and taking care of your siding will increase the curb appeal and add value to your home.
Painting Vinyl Siding VS Replacing
Many homeowners face the conundrum of restoring their existing vinyl siding or replacing it with a new product. There are a number of factors that will need to be considered such as cost and condition of your siding. Changing the color of your siding for example, will immediately update the appearance of your home and this can be done in a couple of different ways. If you have traditional vinyl siding, you may be thinking about upgrading to a newer vinyl siding product, or depending on your financial situation you may be considering painting your current siding. If that is the case here are some things that you should consider.
How Long Does Vinyl Siding Last?
While a fresh coat of paint may improve the appearance of your siding, your priority should be making sure that your siding is doing the job it was designed to do – protect your home from the elements. If your siding is 20+ years old for example, you should definitely consider replacing it. Your All Pro Exterior Remodeling professional can inspect the exterior of home to determine the age and condition of your siding.
Condition of House Siding
In some cases, painting your siding can be beneficial for example if your siding is in good condition and you are interested in a custom color that is not available in a prefinished vinyl siding product. On the other hand, if your vinyl is damaged, buckled, or has any gaps that allows moisture to penetrate, painting should never be considered. After all why invest in something that you will need to replace sooner rather than later? Your best and most cost effect option in the long run is immediate replacement
Vinyl Siding Aesthetics & Value
It can be said that both painting and replacing can increase the curb appeal of your property but replacing the vinyl will certainly add more value especially if you plan on selling your home in the near future. According to real estate professionals, you will see as much as 80% of the costs of the vinyl replacement recouped when you sell your home.
Vinyl Siding Warranty
Many vinyl siding products offer warranties so you will need to consider the age of your siding if you are planning on painting. It’s also important to understand that painting will void the warranty possibly leaving you with very few options if your siding is damaged or becomes defective in the near future.
Benefits of Replacing Vinyl Siding
There are a number of benefits to replacing your existing siding with vinyl siding including quick installation and affordability. Vinyl siding is durable, low maintenance, and an attractive option which can enhance the curb appeal of your exterior and increase the value of your home.
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