As far as exterior home siding choices go, vinyl siding is an extremely forgiving one. Vinyl siding can hold up very well for decades and, since it’s a low-maintenance siding option, it doesn’t require much work on your part for it to hold up well in the years to come. But there’s more to it than that. Find out how long vinyl siding can last, why it lasts that long and what you can do to keep your siding looking brand new as the years go by.
With proper care, vinyl siding can last up to 40 years. This assumes the vinyl siding will be receiving semi-regular maintenance and cleaning. Your vinyl siding’s warranty can also be useful here to see how long it’s expected to last. Window World’s vinyl siding comes with a limited lifetime warranty to provide clarity and peace of mind.
There are several main reasons why vinyl siding is such a popular choice as a siding built to last. Here’s why vinyl can last as long as it does.
Whether it’s rain, snow or hail, vinyl siding is engineered to stand up to the elements. Part of the reason vinyl holds up as long as it does is that it’s so well-suited to resist the elements. Neither heat nor freezing temperatures will crack or warp the siding, and, since the color of vinyl siding is solid through and through, it won’t fade from constant sun over time. You won’t even need to worry about the color chipping or flaking off from the sun! This alone is a significant reason vinyl siding lasts as long as it does.
In addition to being resistant to the elements, vinyl siding is strong against more unpredictable everyday hits and scrapes. That means that if an errant football hits the side of your home in a game of catch, you likely won’t need to be concerned about dents. This durability is even more notable with higher-grade vinyl siding, due to its increased insulation and width.
All Window World vinyl siding comes with 1.5-inch thick foam insulation, which serves as a durability measure and provides increased energy efficiency for your HVAC system!
Vinyl siding doesn’t rot or warp like wood siding does, which is one huge reason why homeowners turn to it as an alternative. Window World’s vinyl siding is created to have a like-wood texture but without the care or more frequent replacements needed due to moisture infiltration and warping. As a result, moisture infiltration and eventual insect infestations as a cause and result of rot aren’t a worry homeowners will need to keep in the back of their minds over time.
Vinyl siding is remarkably low-maintenance for how well it performs over time. That being said, cleaning the siding with a soft brush and mild cleaning solution using a gentle scrubbing motion can help increase its lifespan by removing everyday debris. After, rinse the siding with water to finish. This same cleaning technique can be used to clean rust stains vinyl siding could accrue over time. With cleaning and maintenance performed about twice a year, your siding should hold up well over the years to come!
Window World of Atlanta is more than happy to help you learn more about replacement vinyl siding options for your home. It’s a great way to enhance your home’s curb appeal without having to worry about constant, costly maintenance that adds up over time. Contact us today for a free estimate and to find out how our siding choices can benefit your home!