Introduced in the late 1950s as a substitute for aluminum siding, vinyl siding is a comparatively new building material. While its reputation was tarnished in the early days when it sagged, buckled, faded and cracked, advances in its manufacture and installation techniques has greatly improved its performance and furthered its acceptance by homeowners and builders alike. In fact, vinyl siding has captured approximately 30% of market share in the country, with no end in sight to its growing popularity. The reason, in part, is because it is cheaper than a majority of its siding counterparts, and takes less time to install.
Prices and ease of installation aside, vinyl sidings are independently verified and certified to meet or even exceed distinct performance characteristics and quality standards. This is your assurance you’re your selected sidings will effectively help protect your home. How so, you might ask. Well, the primary function of any siding is water protection, and vinyl siding has you covered. Here are some unique benefits of vinyl siding you might not be aware of.