Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding protects your home with very little upkeep. It comes in different styles, handles weather well, and keeps its color for decades. You won't need to paint it or seal it every few years.

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What Vinyl Siding Is

Vinyl siding is made from durable plastic panels that lock together on your home's exterior. The material doesn't rot, warp, or attract bugs. It handles rain, snow, and sun without breaking down.

Each panel has a top edge that nails to your house and a bottom edge that hooks onto the panel below it. When installed correctly, the pieces overlap to keep water out while allowing the material to expand and contract with temperature changes.

Callout: Vinyl moves more than wood when temperatures shift. Installers leave small gaps at corners and trim pieces so panels can move without buckling in summer heat or cracking in winter cold.

Profiles & Panel Design

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LAP SIDING

Runs horizontally and mimics traditional wood clapboard. The most common profile that works on nearly any architectural style. Available in various widths and textures.

Board & batten

Features vertical planks with raised seams. Often used as an accent on gables, entries, or full walls for added dimension. Pairs well with horizontal lap on the same home.

Shake profiles

Replicate the texture and shadow lines of wood shakes. Deeper relief than standard lap—we often install them on upper stories or as accent walls.

Color selection

spans neutral tones to bold statements. Our team helps narrow choices based on your home's trim, roof, and neighborhood context—no pressure, just practical guidance. For a complete breakdown of profiles and color families, visit our siding styles and profiles page.

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Performance & Wind Ratings

Vinyl siding gets tested for wind strength and impact resistance. Products are rated for different wind speeds based on where you live. Coastal areas need higher ratings than inland locations.

What affects durability:

Thicker panels handle impacts better than thin ones

Some vinyl includes extra materials that help it bounce back from hail or flying debris

Proper installation prevents buckling and pulled nails

The material expands and contracts with temperature swings. A long panel might grow or shrink by half an inch between winter and summer. Proper installation handles this movement without causing wavy walls.

Insulated Vinyl Siding

Insulated vinyl siding has foam attached to the back of each panel. The foam fills the gap between the siding and your wall, adding an extra layer of insulation.

Benefits of insulated vinyl:

Lower heating bills, especially in older homes

Stiffer panels that resist dents better

Potential energy rebates in some areas

This version costs more but can make sense depending on your home's current insulation and energy costs. Not every home needs it. We can help you decide if the extra cost makes sense.

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Color, Fade & Maintenance

Modern vinyl holds its color much longer than older versions. The top layer includes UV protection that fights sun damage. Lighter colors stay looking new longer than very dark shades.

Simple maintenance:

Spray with a hose once or twice a year

Scrub with a soft brush and mild soap

Avoid harsh chemicals or high‑pressure washers

You don't need to repaint vinyl. The color goes all the way through, so small scratches don't show a different color underneath. If you do want to paint it later, check your warranty first—painting might cancel the coverage.

Dark colors: These absorb more heat and expand more in summer. Some come with special warranty rules or need extra spacing during installation.

Where Vinyl Works Best

Good Climate Match — Vinyl handles freeze‑thaw cycles, humidity, and big temperature swings without problems. It doesn't soak up water, so it won't rot or grow mold like wood can.

Needs Good Prep — Your home's walls need to be solid and flat before vinyl goes on. The siding doesn't add strength—it just covers and protects what's already there. Water barriers and proper flashing matter more than the siding choice.

What It Can't Do — Vinyl can crack if you hit it hard in very cold weather; very dark colors might warp if installed too tight; you can't hang heavy things directly on vinyl panels—mount to framing behind the siding.

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