Things To Consider Before You Install Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is the number one siding in the United States and Canada

. As the demand for vinyl siding grows, the Vinyl Siding Institute regulates manufactures and sponsors classes on how to Install Vinyl Siding so that contractors can become certified installers. Homeowners can even install the siding themselves.

Some home owners do not have the time or capability to install Vinyl Siding themselves. When looking for a contractor to install the siding on your residence there are a few things that you should consider. Look at several color charts from a few of the vinyl manufactures. You need to really look at the colors before you decide, because the siding is going to last a long time and you will be looking at it for years to come.

Look around your neighborhood and get some ideas of what you like. Take notes and perhaps a picture or two for reference later on.

While there, look at the trim, rain gutters, eves, and maybe the porch to see if what is on the home is impressing to you. You may even want to visit with the homeowners of the homes you are looking at and find out who did install the vinyl siding on their home. Find out if they are happy with the siding they chose and the contractor they had do the installation.

After you decide on what vinyl siding interests you, it is time to contact some certified installation contractors. Get ideas and bids from at least four contractors. Compare the prices and which contractor was the one that you liked best. Make sure the contractors specialty is specifically how to install vinyl siding.

Once you call the contractor ask for a written bid with a date the work will begin and when the job will be done. Also ask if you need to do any prep work such as clearing trees, bushes and plants away from the home. If the contractor asks for money up front to install the vinyl siding, it is strongly recommend in the market place to pay up to 45% of the total price of installation.

Before you know it the contractor will be there, and getting working on your home. Installation for them is quick and easy. While watching them at work, you may think you could do the job yourself. You probably could, but it would probably take 2 to 3 weeks instead of 1-2 days.

If you think you can install vinyl siding on your own, there are many books, CDs, and helpful web sites out there to help you. Make sure when you get ready to order the vinyl siding, that you do the math correctly and order a few extra feet.

Order enough J channels, Tyvek tape, nails, trim, Green guard, nails, and odds and ends needed for the complete installation. Please use extra caution and make sure your load is secured before you head home. You wouldnt want to lose anything you need to install vinyl siding.

by: Shawn Hickman

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