At A Real Advantage Construction, one of our great services we provide is that of siding installation and repair. We always provide the highest quality of workmanship, yet at some really great, unbeatable rates. We know you may be wondering what the best siding is for your home and we would like to take a minute or two to give you some advice. There are literally so many options when it comes to siding, so we thought we’d focus right now on two different types, vinyl and aluminum.
Vinyl siding is a plastic material that ranges in thickness from .040 – .046 inches and is typically more durable than aluminum. During the winter time, it can become slightly brittle. It also expands and contracts in greater fluctuation than aluminum siding. It’s color is solid all the way through. There is no top coat of color. This means that if it is scratched, the color won’t change.
Aluminum siding is a formed material and is typically .019 inches thick. It has a baked on enamel paint finish. Thus, if it becomes scratched, the paint will become removed and the bare metal below will be revealed. Aluminum siding does however take paint better than vinyl. Unlike vinyl siding’s tendency to become brittle in the winter, aluminum siding maintains the same properties year round despite the temperature.
It seems that aluminum siding has lost tremendous market share since the release of vinyl siding. Some statistics report that almost 80 percent of all sidings installed are vinyl. Whichever you choose, we are sure it will be a good choice. We hope these tips help!
Showing posts with label Bronx Vinyl Siding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bronx Vinyl Siding. Show all posts
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
How to Care for Your Vinyl Siding
Unlike wood siding, vinyl siding may not rot or wear in the same way, however it can still crack or puncture, so it is important that you care for it properly. Here are a few of our tips on how to keep it looking great:
- Make sure to trim back any trees or shrubbery that come close to your house. They can easily mar the siding, leaving marks that are difficult to get rid of.
- Although heavy winds from hurricanes are uncommon in the New York area, you still should make sure your vinyl siding is securely attached, as it can easily be pulled off in the case of a strong windstorm.
- To keep the siding looking great, make sure to clean it once a year or so, using a hose, sponge and a mild detergent, like laundry soap of TSP. You may need a brush, like a car-wash brush, or a pressure washer to get all the grit off, especially if you live in an area that gets a lot of pollution from exhaust and smog. If you do use a pressure washer, please be sure to cover any plants nearby with a tarp!
- One thing to keep in mind about vinyl siding color, is that it permeates the entire material. It is not a surface coat. If you want to paint the siding to change the color, make sure to apply two coats of 100% acrylic latex paint. You will still need to re-paint it every so often to keep the color.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Maintaining Your Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding in New York is one of the most popular siding materials out there right now. There are so many benefits to using this type of siding in Brooklyn compared to other siding and when you see how durable it is, you can see why everyone is choosing it these days. It is such a low maintenance material and, although you won't have to worry about it as much as other materials for siding in Queens, you still want to know how to take care of it so that you can help it last even longer and show the color as brightly as the day you installed it.
Although vinyl siding in New York does not need a lot of work there are a few things you should keep in mind and check for occasionally. There are many cleaners out there that will loosen up the dirt that builds up and, even though they will do a great job, you may need to invest in a power washer. You can put it on a low setting and be able to clean off any dirt, mold or mildew buildup and it is an easy way to keep it clean. Power sprayers will allow you reach higher parts of your home than you can just standing on the ground, making your cleaning process a lot easier.
If, after you used a power washer for your siding in New York, there are still some tough buildups, you may need to use a household cleaning product to scrub it off. Remember that as you are choosing a product not to use anything that may contain bleach, as this can discolor and damage your siding in the Bronx. If you feel that you need to test it, use an area that is seen little and spray a little cleaner and see if any discoloration occurs. This will help you determine whether the cleaning agent will do any damage to your siding in Brooklyn.
Although vinyl siding in New York does not need a lot of work there are a few things you should keep in mind and check for occasionally. There are many cleaners out there that will loosen up the dirt that builds up and, even though they will do a great job, you may need to invest in a power washer. You can put it on a low setting and be able to clean off any dirt, mold or mildew buildup and it is an easy way to keep it clean. Power sprayers will allow you reach higher parts of your home than you can just standing on the ground, making your cleaning process a lot easier.
If, after you used a power washer for your siding in New York, there are still some tough buildups, you may need to use a household cleaning product to scrub it off. Remember that as you are choosing a product not to use anything that may contain bleach, as this can discolor and damage your siding in the Bronx. If you feel that you need to test it, use an area that is seen little and spray a little cleaner and see if any discoloration occurs. This will help you determine whether the cleaning agent will do any damage to your siding in Brooklyn.
Friday, December 24, 2010
The Best Kind of Paint for Your Siding
Before you start painting the siding, make sure the surface is clean. The siding will likely have accumulated mildew and dirt over the years. You can clean the siding by hand washing or with a power washer. If you don't own a power washer and don't know any one willing to lend one to you, you may be able to rent one from a local hardware store.
The best type of paint for your siding is high-grade acrylic latex paint. It has great bonding capabilities and will expand and contract with the vinyl siding without cracking. Apply the paint to the vinyl siding when in the shade if possible.
If you decide to use a different color scheme for the siding, make sure the new color is lighter than the original. If you use a darker color, the siding will absorb more heat. The heat could negatively affect your siding. It could lead to buckling or warping of the siding.
The best type of paint for your siding is high-grade acrylic latex paint. It has great bonding capabilities and will expand and contract with the vinyl siding without cracking. Apply the paint to the vinyl siding when in the shade if possible.
If you decide to use a different color scheme for the siding, make sure the new color is lighter than the original. If you use a darker color, the siding will absorb more heat. The heat could negatively affect your siding. It could lead to buckling or warping of the siding.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Can You Paint Your Vinyl Siding?
Over the past 20 or so years, technological breakthroughs have resulted in vinyl siding being the most popular type of siding used on houses today. Thanks to increases in technology, vinyl siding can now be installed at a low price and requires almost no maintenance for as long as you have it. If you own a house or are thinking of buying a house that had vinyl siding applied prior to these technological breakthroughs, however, the siding may appear faded and in need of repair.
Before you think about spending some money on a new siding job, consider the option of painting the vinyl siding. You can regain the new home look and you can even change your home to a new color of siding.
Before beginning to paint over the vinyl siding, contact a vinyl siding professional. An experienced siding contractor will be able to determine whether the siding is worth painting over or whether you would be better off getting completely new siding. Additionally, you can find out how much it would cost to hire someone to paint the siding for you and then decide whether or not you want to do it yourself.
One of the major benefits of vinyl siding is that it requires very little maintenance. With a good siding job, you will have to put in a minimal amount of effort into keeping the it clean and sharp looking. You lose this benefit if you decide to paint. You might need to repaint the siding every 10 years.
Before you think about spending some money on a new siding job, consider the option of painting the vinyl siding. You can regain the new home look and you can even change your home to a new color of siding.
Before beginning to paint over the vinyl siding, contact a vinyl siding professional. An experienced siding contractor will be able to determine whether the siding is worth painting over or whether you would be better off getting completely new siding. Additionally, you can find out how much it would cost to hire someone to paint the siding for you and then decide whether or not you want to do it yourself.
One of the major benefits of vinyl siding is that it requires very little maintenance. With a good siding job, you will have to put in a minimal amount of effort into keeping the it clean and sharp looking. You lose this benefit if you decide to paint. You might need to repaint the siding every 10 years.
Monday, December 13, 2010
How Much is Vinyl Siding?
Vinyl siding creates a fresh-painted look and it doesn't scratch, peel, or flake. You can customize your siding job to satisfy your tastes and differentiate your home from other houses with siding. Perhaps the biggest benefit of vinyl siding, though, is the cost.
When vinyl siding was first introduced, it was not considered inexpensive. Over time, technology has gotten better and vinyl siding is now within reach of most homebuyers.
As an estimate, plan on spending between $2 and $10 per linear foot of siding. The overall cost of the siding will vary depending on factors such as style, quality, thickness, durability, insulative properties, installation, and UV protection.
Remember that there are many benefits associated with the cost of installing vinyl siding. You are getting an exterior surface that will maintain its value for a long time with almost no maintenance. When you pay whatever amount to have the siding installed, you enjoy the peace of mind of not having to spend a lot of money in the future to maintain the quality of the siding.
When you take into account the cost of siding and the installation, you will find that vinyl siding is generally less expensive than bricks or metal. Additionally, vinyl siding won't deteriorate in the same manner as wood, which may often form hazardous splinters.
When vinyl siding was first introduced, it was not considered inexpensive. Over time, technology has gotten better and vinyl siding is now within reach of most homebuyers.
As an estimate, plan on spending between $2 and $10 per linear foot of siding. The overall cost of the siding will vary depending on factors such as style, quality, thickness, durability, insulative properties, installation, and UV protection.
Remember that there are many benefits associated with the cost of installing vinyl siding. You are getting an exterior surface that will maintain its value for a long time with almost no maintenance. When you pay whatever amount to have the siding installed, you enjoy the peace of mind of not having to spend a lot of money in the future to maintain the quality of the siding.
When you take into account the cost of siding and the installation, you will find that vinyl siding is generally less expensive than bricks or metal. Additionally, vinyl siding won't deteriorate in the same manner as wood, which may often form hazardous splinters.
Friday, December 3, 2010
What Does Vertical Siding Have to Offer?
Vertical vinyl siding need not be limited to your home. You may have a barn, for example, or a doghouse in need of a new siding job. Look at the additional structures in relation to your home and determine whether they would look better
with vertical siding.
Vertical siding can come in many different colors and grains. As an example, you could use siding that resembles wood to give your home an old-fashioned barn look. The color you choose can be supplemented by choosing a good contrasting shutter color.
An important thing to remember with regards to upgrading the siding on your home is how it can relate to the overall value of your home. If you take the time to make sure the job is done well and that the vertical siding enhances the appearance, your home will be of much more value. If you decide to sell, you will get much better offers.
Vertical siding can also do wonders as far as enhancing the appearance of your home. If you are interested in vinyl siding, take some time to find out what style suits your preferences and put some thought into using both vertical and horizontal siding.
with vertical siding.
Vertical siding can come in many different colors and grains. As an example, you could use siding that resembles wood to give your home an old-fashioned barn look. The color you choose can be supplemented by choosing a good contrasting shutter color.
An important thing to remember with regards to upgrading the siding on your home is how it can relate to the overall value of your home. If you take the time to make sure the job is done well and that the vertical siding enhances the appearance, your home will be of much more value. If you decide to sell, you will get much better offers.
Vertical siding can also do wonders as far as enhancing the appearance of your home. If you are interested in vinyl siding, take some time to find out what style suits your preferences and put some thought into using both vertical and horizontal siding.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Ever Thought About Vertical Siding?
If you want to enjoy the benefits of vinyl siding but want to have a more unique look, you might want to consider vertical siding. Horizontal siding is the more common method, but vertical may look even better given your style of house and preferences.
Vinyl siding can offer cost and feature benefits. The siding will handle severe weather without losing its quality and requires very little maintenance. Vertical siding is no different from the more traditional horizontal siding, meaning you can enjoy all the benefits of siding while adding a unique twist.
Your home can be given a new siding job with either complete vertical siding or vertical siding in addition to horizontal siding. Look at the shape of your home and see which option works the best in your situation. For example, some homes have vertical siding on the top half and horizontal siding on the bottom half.
If you do too much mixing with the vertical and horizontal siding, it may detract from you home's overall appearance. Also, too much detail can add to the cost if the installer has to keep switching from horizontal to vertical. Look for patterns and find certain features of the house that could benefit from the contrast.
Vinyl siding can offer cost and feature benefits. The siding will handle severe weather without losing its quality and requires very little maintenance. Vertical siding is no different from the more traditional horizontal siding, meaning you can enjoy all the benefits of siding while adding a unique twist.
Your home can be given a new siding job with either complete vertical siding or vertical siding in addition to horizontal siding. Look at the shape of your home and see which option works the best in your situation. For example, some homes have vertical siding on the top half and horizontal siding on the bottom half.
If you do too much mixing with the vertical and horizontal siding, it may detract from you home's overall appearance. Also, too much detail can add to the cost if the installer has to keep switching from horizontal to vertical. Look for patterns and find certain features of the house that could benefit from the contrast.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
To Know About Your Siding
First and foremost, siding is applied to the outermost layer of a wall during building construction. It is meant to protect the house from the effects of hostile weather. It also allows water to be shed so that it does not damage the building.
Different types of material can be used as siding. The exterior cladding of a building can consist of wood, plastic or composite materials. This can be directly attached to the building structure or framework by means of studs. It can also be fastened via an intermediate layer of horizontal planks, termed "sheathing". Building paper is another important part the exterior cladding of a building, as it is the base to which the cladding is attached.
There are a large variety of materials that can be used on the exterior of a building. These include wood, stucco, cement, brick or brick veneers and even steel. The material you use should be chosen with the final effect in mind. Materials like stucco, cement, wood and brick or brick veneers give a warm, domestic air to the building. Except for wood, the maintenance of these siding materials is quite easy, and no extra painting needs to be done.
Steel is an extremely durable material that is capable of withstanding the expansion and contraction brought about by temperature changes. There is no worry about making the building look cold and forbidding as it is available in wood veneers as well.
When you plan to install the exterior cladding for your building project, it is important to pay attention to the workmanship. This is because even the best and most long-lasting materials will not be effective if they are installed in a slipshod manner. Don't be shy to ask questions of your building contractor. Or, if you're doing the work yourself, read all you can about the task before you begin.
Different types of material can be used as siding. The exterior cladding of a building can consist of wood, plastic or composite materials. This can be directly attached to the building structure or framework by means of studs. It can also be fastened via an intermediate layer of horizontal planks, termed "sheathing". Building paper is another important part the exterior cladding of a building, as it is the base to which the cladding is attached.
There are a large variety of materials that can be used on the exterior of a building. These include wood, stucco, cement, brick or brick veneers and even steel. The material you use should be chosen with the final effect in mind. Materials like stucco, cement, wood and brick or brick veneers give a warm, domestic air to the building. Except for wood, the maintenance of these siding materials is quite easy, and no extra painting needs to be done.
Steel is an extremely durable material that is capable of withstanding the expansion and contraction brought about by temperature changes. There is no worry about making the building look cold and forbidding as it is available in wood veneers as well.
When you plan to install the exterior cladding for your building project, it is important to pay attention to the workmanship. This is because even the best and most long-lasting materials will not be effective if they are installed in a slipshod manner. Don't be shy to ask questions of your building contractor. Or, if you're doing the work yourself, read all you can about the task before you begin.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wood Siding On Your Home
Wood siding types that are manufactured today are many which include, clapboard, plywood, shakes and shingles, tongue and groove and hardboard. Choosing a type of wood for your house is a big step. By matching the style of your home to a unique wood siding type you will be have a more desirable looking house at the end of the day. Read on to find out more about the unique types of wood siding available.
Clapboard siding are long planks of wood that are lain horizontally overlapping one another on the side of the house. A big plus for clapboard siding is that it complements any style of architecture. Redwood and cedar are the most preferred wood variety to be used for clapboard siding while fir and larch are acceptable too.
Plywood siding is another type that is easy to install using the most minimum basic carpentry skill. It is typically made from Western red cedar, Douglas fir, Southern pine and redwood, giving off a variety of patterns and textures to choose from. Plywood siding that is painted or stained regularly can last up to 30 years and more.
Tongue and groove siding are lengths of boards that fit and lock together in a pattern. It is made from pine, cedar and teak and is valued by its versatility and attractiveness. This type of wood siding can be installed horizontally, diagonally or vertically with either a rough or smooth finish. Depending on the style of the home, it can come in a knotty or clear appearance.
Clapboard siding are long planks of wood that are lain horizontally overlapping one another on the side of the house. A big plus for clapboard siding is that it complements any style of architecture. Redwood and cedar are the most preferred wood variety to be used for clapboard siding while fir and larch are acceptable too.
Plywood siding is another type that is easy to install using the most minimum basic carpentry skill. It is typically made from Western red cedar, Douglas fir, Southern pine and redwood, giving off a variety of patterns and textures to choose from. Plywood siding that is painted or stained regularly can last up to 30 years and more.
Tongue and groove siding are lengths of boards that fit and lock together in a pattern. It is made from pine, cedar and teak and is valued by its versatility and attractiveness. This type of wood siding can be installed horizontally, diagonally or vertically with either a rough or smooth finish. Depending on the style of the home, it can come in a knotty or clear appearance.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Looking for Wall Siding?
One of the best ways to protect the exterior of your home is to make use of wall siding on the walls of your home. You can also use these tiles on the roof as they are water resistant and also do not transmit outer temperature to the rooms. Thus they can help you maintain your room temperature for long time. People have been using this technique to protect their homes from harsh and severe weather long ago in the history. However, its shapes and types have undergone a number of changes to maximize the benefit of such covering for walls of your home.
The first most important feature of wall siding tiles is that they come in different designs, shapes and colors. Also they differ in quality and durability. But accordingly, their price also varies. However, this enables you to select the wall tiles according to your choice living within your budget. Secondly, these tiles are also durable and can protect your home from changing weather for a long time. You do not require to replace them every year or so. This is definitely a money saving feature of these wall siding tiles.
Another beneficial feature of vinyl insulated tiles, which is actually very important, is that they can help you lower your monthly energy bills. It seems quite strange but believe me it is really possible to save a lot of money on your utility bills. It is because when you use insulated vinyl sidings on your roof and walls, they prevent outer temperature to transmit in your rooms and thus your cooling or heating device will work less, which will ultimately reduce your monthly expenditure on gas or electricity charges. There are also a number of other beneficial features of siding tiles like easy to maintain, low cost installation, good looking and so on.
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The first most important feature of wall siding tiles is that they come in different designs, shapes and colors. Also they differ in quality and durability. But accordingly, their price also varies. However, this enables you to select the wall tiles according to your choice living within your budget. Secondly, these tiles are also durable and can protect your home from changing weather for a long time. You do not require to replace them every year or so. This is definitely a money saving feature of these wall siding tiles.
Another beneficial feature of vinyl insulated tiles, which is actually very important, is that they can help you lower your monthly energy bills. It seems quite strange but believe me it is really possible to save a lot of money on your utility bills. It is because when you use insulated vinyl sidings on your roof and walls, they prevent outer temperature to transmit in your rooms and thus your cooling or heating device will work less, which will ultimately reduce your monthly expenditure on gas or electricity charges. There are also a number of other beneficial features of siding tiles like easy to maintain, low cost installation, good looking and so on.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Choosing Your Vinyl Siding
When it comes to any home building decisions, most homeowners take aesthetics, durability, and cost into account. Deciding on siding is no different. Vinyl siding comes from many manufacturers with different qualities. After quality of the siding product, the professionalism of the Denver siding company is the next most important, because you want the materials to be installed right, and have the peace of mind in knowing that the company will fix any problems they may cause.
Even within the same vinyl siding company, there is significant variation among products. The most important aspect is panel thickness. Vinyl is a very weather resistant material. It is also flexible, and installing siding that is too thin may result in being able to see the wall underneath poking through. I have also witnessed many instances of Denver vinyl siding being punctured relatively easily. The material survives weather well, but physical wear and tear can destroy vinyl quickly, especially if it is of the thinner variety. Only a tenth of an inch more can make a great difference with vinyl, so ask your Denver vinyl siding company for a cost breakdown for an upgrade. Upgrading the quality or thickness of the material should not cost all that much more overall.
Vinyl siding made by cheap companies sometimes stiffens with age, which can lead to cracks. This is another reason to get thicker siding. If you pick a smaller company and a unique color, you may be in for some major problems if the siding gets damages and you want a localized replacement. The probability that the same company is still carrying a matching replacement is not so good. So most siding contractors recommend you pick a trusted company in simple colors and design. This does not mean you have to go with off-white but consult with your contractor on a siding manufacturer you both trust.
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Even within the same vinyl siding company, there is significant variation among products. The most important aspect is panel thickness. Vinyl is a very weather resistant material. It is also flexible, and installing siding that is too thin may result in being able to see the wall underneath poking through. I have also witnessed many instances of Denver vinyl siding being punctured relatively easily. The material survives weather well, but physical wear and tear can destroy vinyl quickly, especially if it is of the thinner variety. Only a tenth of an inch more can make a great difference with vinyl, so ask your Denver vinyl siding company for a cost breakdown for an upgrade. Upgrading the quality or thickness of the material should not cost all that much more overall.
Vinyl siding made by cheap companies sometimes stiffens with age, which can lead to cracks. This is another reason to get thicker siding. If you pick a smaller company and a unique color, you may be in for some major problems if the siding gets damages and you want a localized replacement. The probability that the same company is still carrying a matching replacement is not so good. So most siding contractors recommend you pick a trusted company in simple colors and design. This does not mean you have to go with off-white but consult with your contractor on a siding manufacturer you both trust.
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Increase the Value of Your Home!
You need not spend a whole lot of money to give your house a great makeover. You only need to use innovatively designed and attractive sidings like vinyl sidings in order to give your house a good face lift. These vinyl sidings are available in many colors and the good thing about them is the fact that they can be fitted over wood, bricks and over concrete as well. It is this flexibility of the material along with its insulation qualities that has made it the preferred material for sidings. When such sidings are fitted by the right kind of contractor, the job can be done in quick time and without much hassle to you.
With new vinyl sidings, your home can get an upgraded look pretty quickly and thanks to trendy colors, you can go ahead and match these sidings with the colors you have on the window and door frames. That itself will lend a new character to your home and its value will appreciate.
The advantages of vinyl sidings over aluminum ones or that of aluminum over vinyl is debatable and is a question of individual choice. One advantage is that color of vinyl sidings remain solid and do not get spoilt. With aluminum sidings, due to the paint being baked, upon scratching, the paint can peel off and the metal can get exposed.
New sidings thus have a lot of advantages to offer. They offer a cost effective way to revamp your house and due to savings they can provide in terms of energy, they are a worthwhile investment to go for. The great improvement they provide in looks is yet another factor why they are being preferred by many house owners, especially where properties are some years old and the owners cannot afford going for a new house.
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With new vinyl sidings, your home can get an upgraded look pretty quickly and thanks to trendy colors, you can go ahead and match these sidings with the colors you have on the window and door frames. That itself will lend a new character to your home and its value will appreciate.
The advantages of vinyl sidings over aluminum ones or that of aluminum over vinyl is debatable and is a question of individual choice. One advantage is that color of vinyl sidings remain solid and do not get spoilt. With aluminum sidings, due to the paint being baked, upon scratching, the paint can peel off and the metal can get exposed.
New sidings thus have a lot of advantages to offer. They offer a cost effective way to revamp your house and due to savings they can provide in terms of energy, they are a worthwhile investment to go for. The great improvement they provide in looks is yet another factor why they are being preferred by many house owners, especially where properties are some years old and the owners cannot afford going for a new house.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Brick Siding for Your Brick Home?
Brick siding is the perfect way to save some money and get that great look. Building a home entirely of brick is probably one of the most expensive ways to build a home. The reality is most people simply can not afford to build their entire home out of it. They want that brick look, but building a home from the ground up from it may be just way out of reach.
Well take heart you can still have the same great look, without breaking the bank to do it. You can use brick siding on your home to add the look without having to build the entire house out of the material.
This siding is widely available, comes in a host of different colors, and is very easy to install.
There are a couple of options, the first option is the solid brick, and this type is not quite as practical or easy to use as the slice of brick type of siding. Using solid brick you are basically building the bricks up on the outside of a stick built home. This is a fine option but does sort of defeat the purpose of using brick siding.
The other option is more like a siding option. The brick is more of a veneer. The brick is very thin and comes in pre fabricated sheets. This is far easier to install than the other option. The sheets of brick siding are put in place the same way any siding would be.
The obvious benefit is the aesthetics. You get to have a brick like home without the expense of building your entire home out of bricks. This siding can be used on any type of home. It can be used on a pre fabricated or modular home, it can be used on a stick built home, and it can be used to dress up virtually any type of home.
Queens · Arverne · Astoria · Bayside · Bayside Hills · Belle Harbor · Bellerose · Bellerose Harbor · Bellerose Manor · Bellrs Manor · Breezy Point · College Point · Corona · Douglaston · East Elmhurst · Elmhurst · Floral Park · Flushing · Forest Hills · Fresh Meodows · Glen Oaks · Hollis · Howard Beach · Jackson Heights · Laurelton · Little Neck · Maspeth · Middle Village · Ozone Park · Queens Village · Rego Park · Richmond Hills · Rockaway Beach · · Z Ozone Park · S Richmond · Saint Albans · South Ozone Park · Springfield Gardens · Whitestone · Woodside · Rosedale
Well take heart you can still have the same great look, without breaking the bank to do it. You can use brick siding on your home to add the look without having to build the entire house out of the material.
This siding is widely available, comes in a host of different colors, and is very easy to install.
There are a couple of options, the first option is the solid brick, and this type is not quite as practical or easy to use as the slice of brick type of siding. Using solid brick you are basically building the bricks up on the outside of a stick built home. This is a fine option but does sort of defeat the purpose of using brick siding.
The other option is more like a siding option. The brick is more of a veneer. The brick is very thin and comes in pre fabricated sheets. This is far easier to install than the other option. The sheets of brick siding are put in place the same way any siding would be.
The obvious benefit is the aesthetics. You get to have a brick like home without the expense of building your entire home out of bricks. This siding can be used on any type of home. It can be used on a pre fabricated or modular home, it can be used on a stick built home, and it can be used to dress up virtually any type of home.
Queens · Arverne · Astoria · Bayside · Bayside Hills · Belle Harbor · Bellerose · Bellerose Harbor · Bellerose Manor · Bellrs Manor · Breezy Point · College Point · Corona · Douglaston · East Elmhurst · Elmhurst · Floral Park · Flushing · Forest Hills · Fresh Meodows · Glen Oaks · Hollis · Howard Beach · Jackson Heights · Laurelton · Little Neck · Maspeth · Middle Village · Ozone Park · Queens Village · Rego Park · Richmond Hills · Rockaway Beach · · Z Ozone Park · S Richmond · Saint Albans · South Ozone Park · Springfield Gardens · Whitestone · Woodside · Rosedale
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Why Vinyl Siding Instead of Aluminum?
You may be wondering why you'll want to put up new vinyl siding as compared to aluminum siding. There are a lot of good reasons to choose vinyl, but the final decision is yours. There are a lot of differences between aluminum siding and vinyl. Vinyl siding is manufactured from a continuous formed plastic material and usually has a thickness between.040 to.046 inches. Aluminum siding is a continuous formed material that is usually around.019 inches thick.
Vinyl siding is manufactured with a solid color, while aluminum siding in manufactured with a baked on enamel paint finish. Since vinyl siding has a manufactured solid color, the color will remain solid even when scratched.
Not so however with aluminum siding. The paint is baked on so if aluminum siding is scratched, the paint peels off and leaves a shiny bare metal finish exposed. The choice is yours, but your home will look newer and have a higher value when
Bronx · Belmont · Concourse · Concourse Village · Mount Eden · Fordham · Mott Haven · Port Morris · Melrose · · East Morrisania · Hunts Point · Longwood · Highbridge · Morris Heights · Tremont/East Tremont · · University Heights · West Farms · Riverdale · Fieldston · Spuytem Duyvil/South Riverdale · Central Riverdale · Hudson Hill · North Riverdale · Kingsbridge · Kingsbridge Heights · Marble Hill · Woodland · Bedford · Fordham-Bedford · Morrisania · Mount Hope · Northwood
Vinyl siding is manufactured with a solid color, while aluminum siding in manufactured with a baked on enamel paint finish. Since vinyl siding has a manufactured solid color, the color will remain solid even when scratched.
Not so however with aluminum siding. The paint is baked on so if aluminum siding is scratched, the paint peels off and leaves a shiny bare metal finish exposed. The choice is yours, but your home will look newer and have a higher value when
Bronx · Belmont · Concourse · Concourse Village · Mount Eden · Fordham · Mott Haven · Port Morris · Melrose · · East Morrisania · Hunts Point · Longwood · Highbridge · Morris Heights · Tremont/East Tremont · · University Heights · West Farms · Riverdale · Fieldston · Spuytem Duyvil/South Riverdale · Central Riverdale · Hudson Hill · North Riverdale · Kingsbridge · Kingsbridge Heights · Marble Hill · Woodland · Bedford · Fordham-Bedford · Morrisania · Mount Hope · Northwood
Friday, August 20, 2010
Vinyl Siding is Beautiful
Tired of that old run down looking house you've been living in? Why not upgrade your home to a new look and increase the value of your home in the process. You can have the home of your dreams and it's not as hard as you think. Your old home may be run down and the paint may be thirty years old and peeling off, but you can have the best looking house in your neighborhood.
How? Just give it a new face lift with colorful and easy to maintain vinyl siding. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of colors and you can choose the one thats right for you. Your 100 year old house can look new again and the cost won't put you in the poor farm either.
Vinyl siding can be applied over brick structures and it can also be applied over wood and concrete structures. Vinyl siding looks great and it's insulation qualities wrap the entire home in warmth and comfort. The entire project will be completed in a short amount of time if done by a reputable contractor of your choosing.
You can have your old home looking brand new and bright and shiny with new siding. Your entire home will match with the same bold colors you select and your window and door trim will match also. The value of your old home will sky rocket and if you ever decide to sell your home, you'll receive higher offers for it.
Brooklyn · Bath Beach · Bay Ridge · Bensonhurst · Bergen Beach · Borough Park · Brighton Beach · Brooklyn Heights · Caharise · Coney Island · Ditmas Park · Ditmas Park West · Downtown Brooklyn · Dyker Heights · Flatbush · For Hamilton · Fulton Ferry · Gowanus · Gravesend · Greenpoint · Greenwood Heights · Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Terrace · Mill Basin · Mill Island · Ocean Hill · Park Slop · Prospect Lefferts Garden · Prospect Heights · Prospect Park South · Sea Gate · Sheepshead Bay · Souther Park Slope · Sunset Park · Williamsburg
How? Just give it a new face lift with colorful and easy to maintain vinyl siding. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of colors and you can choose the one thats right for you. Your 100 year old house can look new again and the cost won't put you in the poor farm either.
Vinyl siding can be applied over brick structures and it can also be applied over wood and concrete structures. Vinyl siding looks great and it's insulation qualities wrap the entire home in warmth and comfort. The entire project will be completed in a short amount of time if done by a reputable contractor of your choosing.
You can have your old home looking brand new and bright and shiny with new siding. Your entire home will match with the same bold colors you select and your window and door trim will match also. The value of your old home will sky rocket and if you ever decide to sell your home, you'll receive higher offers for it.
Brooklyn · Bath Beach · Bay Ridge · Bensonhurst · Bergen Beach · Borough Park · Brighton Beach · Brooklyn Heights · Caharise · Coney Island · Ditmas Park · Ditmas Park West · Downtown Brooklyn · Dyker Heights · Flatbush · For Hamilton · Fulton Ferry · Gowanus · Gravesend · Greenpoint · Greenwood Heights · Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Terrace · Mill Basin · Mill Island · Ocean Hill · Park Slop · Prospect Lefferts Garden · Prospect Heights · Prospect Park South · Sea Gate · Sheepshead Bay · Souther Park Slope · Sunset Park · Williamsburg
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Mastic Home Exterior Vinyl Panels
Here is a press release I found for vinyl siding panels that look like cedar and clapboard wood siding. The improvements in vinyl siding have made it much more comparable to traditional siding:
Cary, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2008) – Mastic Home Exteriors™ by Ply Gem Quest®a premium vinyl siding panel with the classic look of authentic wood, features 35 vivid colors with the protection of the Duranyl® 5000 system on Quest Signature’s darkest colors.
Duranyl 5000 proprietary technology provides additional UV protection for superior color retention. Because of this, homeowners can be assured that the rich and vibrant color they choose from the industry’s broadest color offering will not fade or weather over time. Colorfastness combined with superior durability, which makes panels more resistant to cracking, impact and thermal distortion, means Quest’s beauty is engineered to last. Visit www.mastic.com for more information.
Cary, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2008) – Mastic Home Exteriors™ by Ply Gem Quest®a premium vinyl siding panel with the classic look of authentic wood, features 35 vivid colors with the protection of the Duranyl® 5000 system on Quest Signature’s darkest colors.
Duranyl 5000 proprietary technology provides additional UV protection for superior color retention. Because of this, homeowners can be assured that the rich and vibrant color they choose from the industry’s broadest color offering will not fade or weather over time. Colorfastness combined with superior durability, which makes panels more resistant to cracking, impact and thermal distortion, means Quest’s beauty is engineered to last. Visit www.mastic.com for more information.
Painting Vinyl Siding
This article is taken from the following source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/122_How_to_Paint_Aluminum_Siding.shtml
Summary: If you're looking for how to paint aluminum siding correctly, look no further. Aluminum siding can be repainted by using an oil based metal priming paint along with a 100 percent acrylic latex exterior house paint. Follow these tips below for long lasting siding color.
DEAR TIM: My husband and I just purchased a 25 year old house covered with aluminum siding. The siding is in excellent shape. It's factory painted finish has faded. In some areas the paint is completely worn down to the aluminum. Can aluminum siding be successfully repainted? I read a book that says to use a latex primer? Is this good advice? What else should I do to insure a professional job? P. A.
DEAR P. A.: The first thing I would do is throw away that book. It may contain some other questionable advice. Many latex primers are not suitable for use with weathered aluminum siding.
Sunshine, rain, and pollution erode all paints. The paint film develops tiny cracks and pinholes. These permit water and air to penetrate the actual siding. Aluminum isn't harmed by water, but air does cause problems. The air oxidizes the aluminum.
Just about every latex paint, including primer, contains ammonia. When ammonia comes into contact with oxidized aluminum it creates a gas. This gas can cause small bubbles to form beneath the paint film. This creates poor adhesion which in turn leads to premature paint failure.
A better alternative is to prime the weathered aluminum siding with a thinned down oil based metal priming paint. Leading manufacturers recommend using one pint of paint thinner to one gallon of high quality oil based primer. This primer creates a barrier between the oxidized aluminum and the finish paint. However, before you even think of mixing up and applying this primer, you need to prepare the surface for paint. If you read the labels on most paints, they will instruct you to apply the product to a clean, dry surface. How do you get yourself clean? Soap, I thought so!
Using any high quality powdered soap product, a heavy sponge, and a scrub brush, wash and rinse down your aluminum siding. You will notice that some of the old paint will wash off in this process. Don't be alarmed. Rinse the siding until no additional paint pigment can be detected in the rinse water. Avoid the use of a power washer for this job. Power washers, when used by a rookie, can direct water behind the aluminum siding. This may cause a leak into your home.
Allow the siding to dry for several days. Apply the thinned metal primer. Consider having the primer tinted to one half strength the color of your finish paint. Your finish coat should consist of a 100 percent acrylic latex exterior house paint. Buy the most expensive paint you can find. It usually contains the highest volume of acrylic paint resin. A higher volume of resin translates into a longer lasting paint job.
You should apply the finish coat of paint within 48 hours of applying the primer. Absolutely do not paint in direct sunlight or on windy days. These conditions reduce the dwell time of the paint. The finish paint needs to dry slowly to achieve the best mechanical and chemical bond. Cool, overcast days are the best for painting aluminum siding.
Summary: If you're looking for how to paint aluminum siding correctly, look no further. Aluminum siding can be repainted by using an oil based metal priming paint along with a 100 percent acrylic latex exterior house paint. Follow these tips below for long lasting siding color.
DEAR TIM: My husband and I just purchased a 25 year old house covered with aluminum siding. The siding is in excellent shape. It's factory painted finish has faded. In some areas the paint is completely worn down to the aluminum. Can aluminum siding be successfully repainted? I read a book that says to use a latex primer? Is this good advice? What else should I do to insure a professional job? P. A.
DEAR P. A.: The first thing I would do is throw away that book. It may contain some other questionable advice. Many latex primers are not suitable for use with weathered aluminum siding.
Sunshine, rain, and pollution erode all paints. The paint film develops tiny cracks and pinholes. These permit water and air to penetrate the actual siding. Aluminum isn't harmed by water, but air does cause problems. The air oxidizes the aluminum.
Just about every latex paint, including primer, contains ammonia. When ammonia comes into contact with oxidized aluminum it creates a gas. This gas can cause small bubbles to form beneath the paint film. This creates poor adhesion which in turn leads to premature paint failure.
A better alternative is to prime the weathered aluminum siding with a thinned down oil based metal priming paint. Leading manufacturers recommend using one pint of paint thinner to one gallon of high quality oil based primer. This primer creates a barrier between the oxidized aluminum and the finish paint. However, before you even think of mixing up and applying this primer, you need to prepare the surface for paint. If you read the labels on most paints, they will instruct you to apply the product to a clean, dry surface. How do you get yourself clean? Soap, I thought so!
Using any high quality powdered soap product, a heavy sponge, and a scrub brush, wash and rinse down your aluminum siding. You will notice that some of the old paint will wash off in this process. Don't be alarmed. Rinse the siding until no additional paint pigment can be detected in the rinse water. Avoid the use of a power washer for this job. Power washers, when used by a rookie, can direct water behind the aluminum siding. This may cause a leak into your home.
Allow the siding to dry for several days. Apply the thinned metal primer. Consider having the primer tinted to one half strength the color of your finish paint. Your finish coat should consist of a 100 percent acrylic latex exterior house paint. Buy the most expensive paint you can find. It usually contains the highest volume of acrylic paint resin. A higher volume of resin translates into a longer lasting paint job.
You should apply the finish coat of paint within 48 hours of applying the primer. Absolutely do not paint in direct sunlight or on windy days. These conditions reduce the dwell time of the paint. The finish paint needs to dry slowly to achieve the best mechanical and chemical bond. Cool, overcast days are the best for painting aluminum siding.
Vinyl Siding - Historic Charm?
Vinyl Siding - Ugly 50's whitewash or Period Charm?
In the 1950's many of the old houses and much of the post-war housing stock was covered with vinyl siding. It was used to cover many fine old Victorian homes as well as craftsman style homes. Like the aluminum siding that came before it, vinyl siding was heralded as the end to painting homes and praised for it's low maintenance and longevity. While it was certainly practical, it deleted so much of the elegance and character of the older building styles and many homeowners are not removing it and restoring the original wood clapboard siding and shingles along with the decorative elements like gingerbread that are so much a part of the original styles and bring so much characterist beauty to old homes. The old siding really did a diservice to so many neighborhoods, whitewashing them of their period character and making every home look the same in many cases.
Fortunately, vinyl siding has evolved with people's tastes and the old vinyl siding that erased historic charm is a thing of the past. In addition to erasin historic charm, the original vinyl siding was far from maintenance free, as it had claimed to be. Vinyl siding cracked, sagged and faded with time. Since that time, manufacturers have developed new chemical formulas to fix these problems and they have found suitable replicas of historic cladding and trim styles.
In the 1950's many of the old houses and much of the post-war housing stock was covered with vinyl siding. It was used to cover many fine old Victorian homes as well as craftsman style homes. Like the aluminum siding that came before it, vinyl siding was heralded as the end to painting homes and praised for it's low maintenance and longevity. While it was certainly practical, it deleted so much of the elegance and character of the older building styles and many homeowners are not removing it and restoring the original wood clapboard siding and shingles along with the decorative elements like gingerbread that are so much a part of the original styles and bring so much characterist beauty to old homes. The old siding really did a diservice to so many neighborhoods, whitewashing them of their period character and making every home look the same in many cases.
Fortunately, vinyl siding has evolved with people's tastes and the old vinyl siding that erased historic charm is a thing of the past. In addition to erasin historic charm, the original vinyl siding was far from maintenance free, as it had claimed to be. Vinyl siding cracked, sagged and faded with time. Since that time, manufacturers have developed new chemical formulas to fix these problems and they have found suitable replicas of historic cladding and trim styles.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Case Study: Building Green with Insulated Siding
While most of the benefits of specifying insulated vinyl siding are well known: beauty, durability, affordability, there has been less information available about its actual environmental performance, especially in a side-by-side comparison with James Hardie fiber cement. The study conducted by Newport Ventures on two high performance homes that participated in the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) High Performance Residential Development Challenge changes this situation and validates the “green credentials” of insulated vinyl siding.
The two homes in Burnt Hills, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY demonstrate that specification of insulated vinyl siding in lieu of James Hardie fiber cement siding is projected to result in energy conservation, lower CO2 emissions, and energy cost savings. As the Saratoga Springs survey indicates, this environmental performance does not come at the sacrifice of curb appeal. Because of these reasons, it is not surprising that use of insulated vinyl siding helps contribute to achieving points in leading green building certification programs like NAHB’s national green building standard and LEED®.
Taken from http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/insulated/nyserda/index.asp
The two homes in Burnt Hills, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY demonstrate that specification of insulated vinyl siding in lieu of James Hardie fiber cement siding is projected to result in energy conservation, lower CO2 emissions, and energy cost savings. As the Saratoga Springs survey indicates, this environmental performance does not come at the sacrifice of curb appeal. Because of these reasons, it is not surprising that use of insulated vinyl siding helps contribute to achieving points in leading green building certification programs like NAHB’s national green building standard and LEED®.
Taken from http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/insulated/nyserda/index.asp
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