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Vinyl Siding Facts

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Will the color in vinyl siding last forever?

No. Nothing applied to a house exterior can be expected to last for decades. The color in vinyl siding does retain for quite a long time, though. Compared to traditional exterior house paint, the color in your vinyl siding will last much, much longer.

But isn't vinyl siding tacky?

In recent years, vinyl siding manufacturers have really stepped up to the plate to offer much more than the "plain vanilla" product we have become accustomed to. Even old homes can be sided with vinyl and retain their historic appeal. Really. It's worth investigating.

So, why does every house seem to have vinyl siding?

It's the cheapest siding option around. Try this test. Get a quote for having your house professionally painted. Chances are, the vinyl siding installation quote will very close, if not better. And with vinyl siding, depending on the installer, you might get a lot of extras thrown in--gutters, window cap, insulation under the siding, etc.

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