Not
that long ago, vinyl siding would not have made a designers list of suitable
siding choices for the discerning homeowner with taste. A lot has changed in a
few years since the introduction of a new class of vinyl siding entered the
scene. You can now choose what’s aesthetically delightful, while keeping
maintenance and upkeep on your priority list as well.
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| Benjamin Moore Vinyl Paint |
The
functionality of vinyl siding is unbeatable and you can mix a variety of
elements, colors and styles to create a custom look.
Fashionable
Siding
defines the look of a home and today’s vinyl siding allows you to select any
combination of color and style to create an architectural look for your home. Maybe you want to recreate the opulent,
decorative features and multicolor palette of a Victorian. Or get the look of
the popular Colonial style with long expansive siding, gables and a classic
front porch. Mix up siding styles such as vinyl shake for gable sides with vinyl
lap siding for the main part of the house. Whether your dream is to have a farmhouse,
a modern house or a modern farmhouse pay attention to the details. Wide or
narrow window frames, crown moldings, beaded or smooth soffits and fascia all in
styles to complement your home’s trim. Don’t shy away from adding awesome standout
wood, fiberglass or glass doors. All these choices are available and they
are essential if you want to be true to architectural style.
Washable
No
tuck-pointing brick, patching stucco, or scraping wood, vinyl siding only
requires a soap and water wash. Generally
speaking, a homeowner needs only to use water to spray off any stains, but depending
on your home’s location, mold or grime can accumulate. For cleaning, the VinylSiding Institute (VSI ) recommends using a solution of 30 percent vinegar and
70 percent water. Others suggest a mixture of laundry detergent, household
cleaner, liquid laundry bleach and water.
One
of the most popular methods for keeping vinyl siding looking new is pressure
washing. Most pressure washers can easily clean a single story vinyl sided home,
but if you have a multi-story, consider using a high pressure soap lance attachment
and reach an additional 25 feet under high pressure. If the siding hasn't been
cleaned in a while, consider using a rotating or utility brush to help loosen
thick layers of dirt. Give the soap sometime to do its job and then rinse and
watch the dirt fall away and the siding look as beautiful as when it was new.
For those of you new to pressure washing. It’s fun and addicting and packs a
punch. Be sure to start with a good distance between you and your house and
gradually move closer, so as not to damage the area. Spray away from eaves,
vents, light fixtures and windows and point the wand downward or horizontally, avoid
spraying upward under the siding. Rinse from the top down to avoid streaks.
Of
course, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation before you wash your siding
and defer to their instructions.
Vinyl
siding will eventually fade, but usually only slightly. If you’re not happy
with the less-than-vibrant color, consider adding a coat of a latex exterior
paint, which flexes in keeping with the expansion and contraction of the
siding.
Paintable
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| Cozy Cottage Eclectic Palette |
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| Natural Look |
It’s
been many years since choosing vinyl siding meant you were forever stuck with your home’s color. Whether you’re selecting new vinyl siding or want to refresh
or change the color of your existing siding, you’ll have a choice of paint
brands along with a huge assortment of paint colors. Benjamin Moore, Sherman
Williams and other dependable brands have moved into the business with vigor to
offer low lustre fortified acrylic paints in hundreds of colors, from soft
neutrals to deep hues. Use different color combinations to create a palette
that’s right for your home’s style.
We
suggest that you visit the Benjamin Moore and see how their
designers use color palette’s to create a desired look and let your own imagination
run wild. See how you can use paint to create cottage charm or the more natural
look of a Craftsman style bungalow. Or see how trading a historic color palette
with a neutral palette transforms a traditional farmhouse into a contemporary
statement.
Vinyl
has captured over 32 percent of the U.S. siding market for new homes, with no
end in sight to its growing popularity, largely due to it’s versatility to be
fashionable, washable and paintable.
When
you’re ready for a change, choose vinyl siding.
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