The Advantages of Custom Siding vs. Standard Siding

Vinyl siding is available for home renovations in many different styles and patterns but they all fall into two basic categories: Standard and custom.  While only a little more costly than standard siding, the benefits of custom siding make it a great value as a home improvement choice.

When choosing vinyl siding for the home, the end result will determine the increase in curb appeal and its relative market value.  Custom siding has many advantages not only in the overall look of your home, but also in durability against the elements.  Custom siding has the advantage over standard siding in the following ways:

• Seamless installation.  One of the giveaways of standard siding is the seams that show where the standard box lengths of the pieces come together. Custom siding eliminates this issue.
• Choices of colors and patterns. Rather than a selection of standard siding colors and a limited amount of available styles, custom siding comes in a seemingly endless assortment of patterns and colors. The material can look like rough hewn wood, beaded board and even Victorian round shingles.  The colors are integral to the material itself and will never fade.  The products are not subject to cracking when cold.
• Diversity in product installation.  Standard siding is simply long vinyl panels that are installed on the side of the home terminating beneath vertical ends.  Custom siding includes all elements of the exterior including the fascia, freeze board, wrapping of the window and door trim, garage door jamb and even the porch posts. This makes the home virtually maintenance free.  All that needs to be done to keep the exterior looking like new is a good hosing down on occasion and maybe a little environmentally safe siding cleaner.
• Insulation value.  The insulation value of standard siding is not very high.  Many custom vinyl siding products have very high insulation ratings, making them energy efficient and saving you money on your heating and cooling.

Vinyl siding is the number one choice for residential renovation and new construction today.  It will never peel, rot, scratch or fade. It is resistant to wind, rain, hail, and impact.  Once it is installed, the product will provide a lifetime of beauty to the home.  Custom vinyl siding provides all this and more.

When you are ready to have custom vinyl siding installed on your home, choose an installation contractor with a superior reputation. An experienced, licensed contractor will be able to give you a free estimate, advise you on the properties of the different products, and even help you coordinate a color scheme that compliments your home and fits into the surrounding environment.  A good siding installation will also include properly installed flashing to protect your home from water.  Choose a local craftsman who has a proven track record, verifiable references and guarantees your satisfaction.

Affordable Siding and Windows installs custom vinyl siding in Dallas, Lancaster, Mesquite, Garland, Cedar Hill, De Soto, Plano, Richardson, Arlington and Fort Worth.