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Basics of Vinyl Siding for Your Home

Most homes are built with either masonry (bricks, concrete blocks) or siding material installed over wood framed construction. In all cases, the design and materials for the sides of a home are there for both decoration and protection from the elements. This article talks about vinyl siding for homes with framed construction. Popular home siding materials have varied over time and include wood siding, asbestos siding, aluminum siding, stucco and vinyl siding , hardboard composite, and cement fiber siding. In this brief tutorial, we're going to go into some details about vinyl siding, which has gained in popularity due to it's relative low cost, durability and ease of installation. We'll also touch on the impact of new siding in increasing your home's resale value. That's one reason why you see so many vinyl siding options in pale colors. In order to maintain a deeper color palate, the siding must be a premium grade with la layer of UV protection to keep it from l