Should You Install Your Vinyl Siding Yourself Or Hire A Professional

You've decided to re side your home and have decided that using vinyl siding is the perfect choice for you

. It is durable, low maintenance and affordable. Now, all you need to do is decide whether or not to do your re siding project yourself or hire a professional to do the job for you.

Do It Yourself

If you are thinking about putting up your new vinyl siding yourself then you have probably spoken to people who have told you that installing this siding is actually quite easy. This may be true but, if you have had very little experience in siding a house then you could run into problems especially with flashings, eaves, windows and soffits. It is essential that everything fit together as it should in order to keep moisture from getting inside of your siding. You don't want to spend the money for new siding and then the hours of labor involved in putting it up only to find that you will have to redo the entire thing a year or two down the road and that you will have the added cost of replacing mildewed and rotted material as well.

Having the right tools to do the job right is another consideration. If you don't have the right tools necessary to work with vinyl then you will either have to rent them or purchase them in order to get the job done.

You also need to take into consideration whether or not you actually have the time to devote to such a large project. Re siding your home will take several days at the very least if your lifestyle is such that re siding your home is going to take months because you have very little time to devote to the project perhaps you should consider hiring out the job.

Hiring a Professional

Hiring a professional to install your vinyl siding can save you time and your finished product will look great. However, there is a tendency with some professionals to overcharge on labor costs so be sure to get estimates from several professionals before choosing one to install your siding. You are also going to want to view some homes that he has re sided so you can get an actual view of the kind of work he does. Most professional siders will be happy to give you the addresses of homes they have re sided. If the professional you are talking with is reluctant to show you his work, it is better to move on to another professional who is willing for you to see his work.

You will also want to have a signed contract that specifies how and when you pay the company for siding your home, what penalties will be imposed if the job is not completed on time and what recourse you have if you are not satisfied with the work. This will not only help resolve any problems should they occur but, will help assure you that the company you have chosen has dedicated professionals working for them.

Whether you choose to re side your home yourself or hire a professional re siding your home with vinyl siding can add to the looks and the value of your home.

by: John Kirzno

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