Homeowners and contractors alike rave about vinyl siding for amazing reasons. One of these reasons is that vinyl, unlike wood, doesn’t rot or wear. However, that doesn’t mean that vinyl is totally life-proof. It may still be marred. You can keep your vinyl siding in its best self by following these simple tips:
As you probably know, vinyl siding doesn’t need regular upkeep. But to keep it looking well maintained you have to at least clean it annually. That shouldn’t be so hard to do, right? So, set a day to do your vinyl siding cleaning. Prepare a bucket of soapy water, a sponge and a brush with stiff bristles as well as a hose. What you want to do is to give it a good scrubbing. If you have a car brush with a long handle, you can use it to extend your reach. You can also use a high-pressure hose for grimes caused by air pollution and exhaust.
The colour of your vinyl siding is not a surface coating but actually permeates the material. That means it won’t wear away, chip, or peel-off. So basically, there is no need for repainting. However, that also means that you have to choose your vinyl siding really carefully, because that is the colour you’ll have forever. You can paint your vinyl siding if you want to change hues, using acrylic latex paint for a really smooth finish. Remember that if you decide to paint your siding, you will have to repaint it occasionally, just as you would with a board siding.
Another thing that you should do is to make sure that the siding is firmly attached. This is especially important if you live in an area where there is a possibility of heavy winds and other strong elements that could pull your vinyl siding off.
Shrubs and branches of trees should also be kept away from your vinyl siding so as not to mar the material. Vinyl siding is really strong but when a section of it gets badly damaged, you might have to replace it.
Vinyl siding, in general is a really good choice for your home exterior. But like other any other home improvement material, the quality varies depending on the specific brand of product and how well it was installed. For all your vinyl siding needs, you can trust George Kent Home Improvements to provide you with only the best materials and the most reliable services.
