| How can I justify an investment in vinyl siding? |
| When compared to wood, brick or stucco, vinyl siding is an economical alternative that's growing in popularity around the country for homes of all sizes and styles. In fact, it's the siding of choice in 44% of installations today. If you love the look of wood, you can achieve a natural appearance with vinyl siding, without wood's maintenance costs and hassles. Its low maintenance, durability and attractive look add value to your home that you'll feel good about for years to come.
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| Does vinyl siding provide insulating protection for my home? |
| Vinyl siding provides a limited amount of insulating protection. That's why we recommend upgrading the insulation in your home with Owens Corning fiber glass insulation, Foamular® rigid foam insulation or FanFold re-siding board at the same time your siding is installed. |
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| What about long-term maintenance costs? |
| Enterprise vinyl siding doesn't need painting, so you save time and money in maintenance costs. There's never a need to scrape paint, patch stucco or replace rotting boards. To keep your vinyl siding looking like new, simply spray it occasionally with a garden hose. For tougher dirt, we recommend cleaning with a mild soap solution. |
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| How do I measure for vinyl siding? |
| Your building material dealer or contractor will be able to help you compute how much vinyl siding you'll need with a few simple measurements. He'll show you how to measure your house and determine the correct amount of Owens Corning vinyl siding to purchase. Remember that 100 square feet of surface area equals one square of vinyl siding. |
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| How does it react to temperature change? |
| With dramatic changes in temperature, vinyl siding will expand and contract -- approximately one-fourth of an inch for every 12-foot panel. However, a professional installation guards against noticeable changes due to expansion and contraction. That's why it is essential that your Owens Corning vinyl siding be installed correctly. |
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| Can I install vinyl siding myself? |
| Installing siding is not a simple "do it yourself job" and is better left to siding installation professionals who have the necessary skills and equipment to do the job right the first time. If vinyl siding is installed incorrectly, you may notice buckling or warping over time due to incorrect nailing. |
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| What accessories are available? |
| When you design the exterior of your home, you should think about more than just siding. You'll need trim for windows and doors, and at inside and outside corners. You also may need soffit to finish the underside of eaves, or for a porch ceiling or entry overhang.
Owens Corning offers a wide range of accessories, including trim and J-channels, available in colors to match your Owens Corning vinyl siding. Or choose accessories in complementary colors to give your home a more distinctive look. Accessories for Owens Corning vinyl siding are carefully crafted to make the installation on your home look professional.
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| What kind of warranty does Owens Corning vinyl siding carry? |
| Owens Corning vinyl siding is backed by the strongest warranty in the industry -- a non-prorated, transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty from Owens Corning.
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