Ridgeline Exteriors Answers: When is the Right Time for New Vinyl Siding?

The professionals at Ridgeline Exteriors have a saying: Vinyl is final.

That underscores that, although vinyl siding comes in a variety of thicknesses and styles, it's meant to last longer and with less maintenance than other common siding products, especially wood.

Replacing your home's siding can be a big investment, so what are some signs that it's time? Here are some things to consider:

1) New, updating siding can be a great selling point if you're looking to list your home in the next couple of years. Of all home improvement options, sellers can have the best return on investment with installing vinyl siding, according to BobVila.com. They could see more than half of that money come back to them via a higher sales price, the article states.

2) Rotten wooden siding and other damage is a warning sign. Wood siding is vulnerable to water. Many homeowners replace it with vinyl because they are tired of the maintenance, but you definitely shouldn't ignore rot, loose or cracked siding or bubbling or blistered siding, according to Angie's List.

3) You discover hail damage. "Because hail oftentimes limits the ability of siding to properly act as a protective barrier against nature’s elements, it is a good idea to replace your home’s siding once it shows hail damage," according to Angie's List.

4) Your house doesn't seem air-tight. Whether your energy bills are skyrocketing or you feel drafts around windows or electrical receptacles, you could address a lack of insulation with new siding, according to BobVila.com.

5) Is it time for a new look? Your siding should blend in with your neighborhood and other exterior decorative elements on your home. If it seems outdated or you're ready for a change, new siding can be the best way to update your curb appeal.

Ridgeline definitely is committed to offering a variety of quality siding products, but their expertise goes far beyond that. They also handle roofing, windows and gutters (see Benefits of Seamless Gutters and Signs You Need New Rain Gutters).

Upgrading your home's exterior can be an expensive and time-consuming project, but from my interactions with them, I can tell you that Ridgeline Exteriors personnel can translate the terminology and give you a quick and easy-to-understand assessment of your home's exterior condition. Ridgeline Exteriors is a Mastic Elite Contractor and a CertainTeed Elite Contractor, which means they have reached and maintained high standards set by these trusted suppliers. 

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