subject: Keeping Up With The Latest Vinyl Siding Styles [print this page] Vinyl siding has been around for six decades, but there is a renewed interest in this cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional, natural home siding. Today's vinyl siding styles range from colonial to modern. You can opt for shingles that look so much like wood that it is difficult to tell that the siding is man-made. Vinyl siding is available in every color of the rainbow, and there are new and innovative vinyl siding styles to suit every aesthetic.
Vinyl Siding Styles Are Not Just Another Pretty Face
Here are some features of vinyl siding you may not realize:
If you live in an area that experiences extreme fluctuations in temperature, vinyl siding is a great option, particularly in tornado-prone areas.
Vinyl siding has the added benefit for individuals who suffer from allergies: the mold and mildew-resistant vinyl material minimizes irritants and allergens.
Additionally, vinyl siding is an environmentally friendly material: many vinyl siding styles are created with 80 percent post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material.
A recent trend in modern vinyl siding is insulation. Insulated siding combines the clean, streamlined look of vinyl with the built-in functionality of protection from the wind and harsh elements.
One of the best things about vinyl siding, however, is that you only have to wash your house with soap and water once or twice a year. Plus, you never have to paint or stain your siding. While vinyl that replicates wood has increased in popularity over the years, one of the latest emerging trends is vinyl siding that looks like stone or brick.
The latest trends in vinyl siding styles combine the best of old and new--low maintenance, durability and price make this a quality, man-made alternative to conventional siding.
