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.
Showing posts with label Queens Vinyl Siding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queens Vinyl Siding. Show all posts
Saturday, December 25, 2010
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.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
What the Siding Experts Say
Siding experts have also found that longer panels create a more aesthetic and secure installation. When panels are 20' to 25' long, smaller houses can enjoy a seamless finish. Larger houses will have the fewest number of seams possible. This also makes the finished product tighter, more weather proof and stronger.
When you choose vinyl siding, you will have your choice of a wide range of colors and grains. You can choose something that resembles a traditional wood grain, or a completely smooth finish. Colors range from neutral earth tones, to slightly brighter reds and blues. You also are not limited to traditional, horizontal siding.
You can choose siding that has additional insulation on the back of it to make your home even warmer on those cold winter nights. You can select siding that installs in lines vertically or horizontally. Or you can go for a highly traditional look with siding that looks like cedar shakes or shingles. Vinyl siding can be installed by roofing contractors as well as siding contractors.
When you choose vinyl siding, you will have your choice of a wide range of colors and grains. You can choose something that resembles a traditional wood grain, or a completely smooth finish. Colors range from neutral earth tones, to slightly brighter reds and blues. You also are not limited to traditional, horizontal siding.
You can choose siding that has additional insulation on the back of it to make your home even warmer on those cold winter nights. You can select siding that installs in lines vertically or horizontally. Or you can go for a highly traditional look with siding that looks like cedar shakes or shingles. Vinyl siding can be installed by roofing contractors as well as siding contractors.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Why Most People Prefer Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding has increased both in popularity and quality over the years and has grown to be a major competitor in the siding industry. Vinyl offers many advantages over other materials, despite being less expensive than most other options. It is a durable choice, one that homeowners can expect to enjoy for several decades. Wind, sun, rain and snow are no match for the durability of vinyl.
Siding contractors are familiar with the damage that the harsh winters can inflict on siding, and they have found that vinyl siding withstands the conditions. Even in northern states, the sun can beat down on a house in the summertime and fatigue other materials. However, vinyl siding will not fade even under the drastic conditions that the northern states have to contend with. This means that you will never again have to face the chore of painting your house.
Contractors recommend vinyl siding as an excellent choice for any homeowner looking to reduce the maintenance requirements of their home. Many roofing companies highly recommend vinyl siding. This new system locks tightly together to help make your home more weather tight. New York can face high damaging winds, and when you choose vinyl siding with this feature, you won't have to worry about the siding panels lifting or separating from each other.
Siding contractors are familiar with the damage that the harsh winters can inflict on siding, and they have found that vinyl siding withstands the conditions. Even in northern states, the sun can beat down on a house in the summertime and fatigue other materials. However, vinyl siding will not fade even under the drastic conditions that the northern states have to contend with. This means that you will never again have to face the chore of painting your house.
Contractors recommend vinyl siding as an excellent choice for any homeowner looking to reduce the maintenance requirements of their home. Many roofing companies highly recommend vinyl siding. This new system locks tightly together to help make your home more weather tight. New York can face high damaging winds, and when you choose vinyl siding with this feature, you won't have to worry about the siding panels lifting or separating from each other.
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.
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
Cleaning Vinyl Siding
How do I wash vinyl siding?
Wash vinyl siding with a soft cloth or ordinary long-handled, soft bristle brush. For textured surfaces, use only a soft bristle brush to keep the grooves in the texture stain-free. For best results, start at the bottom of the house and work up and rinse the cleaning solution completely before it dries. If your house has brick facing, cover the brick so that it is not affected by the runoff.
Can I use a power washer?
Yes, though you should read the washer instructions carefully before use. When cleaning, hold the power washer straight at eye level to keep the water on top of the vinyl siding where it can clean most effectively. Do not aim the power washer upward as water may be driven behind the siding.
You should also follow the siding manufacturer’s recommendations. Some manufacturers don't want pressure washers used on their products at all. Others allow them, but have limitations on the amount of pressure and the cleaners that can be used. Most will caution against the use of pressure washers around any opening in the wall, such as windows, doors, electrical wiring, and plumbing.
How do I remove mold and mildew?
Small spots of mold and mildew can be handled with cleaners such as Fantastik® or Windex®. For larger sections, a solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%) has proven successful. Alternatively, you also could try the following solution: 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) powdered laundry detergent (e.g., Tide®, Fab®, or equivalent), 2/3 cup (5 1/3 ounces) powdered household cleaner (e.g., Spic & Span®, Soilax®, or equivalent), 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) liquid laundry bleach, and 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces) of water.
What types of cleaners should I use for other stains?
A list of commonly accepted cleaners is provided in the box below. Be sure to spot check any general or stain specific cleaner before using it on a large section of siding. After removing the stain, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use cleaners containing organic solvents, undiluted chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, nail polish remover, or furniture polish or cleaners. They can affect the surface of the siding.
Vinyl Siding Cleaners
General cleaners (e.g., Simple Green®, Nice & Easy®, Armor All®, etc.) can be used to clean dirt, bird droppings, and spider webs. Stain-specific cleaners are listed below. Rinse all cleaners with water before they dry.
Stain
Cleaners*
Bubble Gum
Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, solution of vinegar (30%), water (70%) and Windex®
Crayon
Lestoil®
DAP (oil-based caulk)
Fantastik®
Felt-tip Pen
Fantastik®, water-based cleaners
Grass
Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Lithium (car) Grease
Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Motor Oil
Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Paint
Brillo® Pad, Soft Scrub®
Pencil
Soft Scrub®
Rust
Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Tar
Soft Scrub®
Top Soil
Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®
*Cleaning Materials are listed in alphabetical order.
*VSI does not endorse products or processes and makes no warranties for the products referenced herein. Reference to proprietary names is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to imply that there are not equally effective alternatives.
Taken from http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/cleanmain/cleaning/index.asp
Wash vinyl siding with a soft cloth or ordinary long-handled, soft bristle brush. For textured surfaces, use only a soft bristle brush to keep the grooves in the texture stain-free. For best results, start at the bottom of the house and work up and rinse the cleaning solution completely before it dries. If your house has brick facing, cover the brick so that it is not affected by the runoff.
Can I use a power washer?
Yes, though you should read the washer instructions carefully before use. When cleaning, hold the power washer straight at eye level to keep the water on top of the vinyl siding where it can clean most effectively. Do not aim the power washer upward as water may be driven behind the siding.
You should also follow the siding manufacturer’s recommendations. Some manufacturers don't want pressure washers used on their products at all. Others allow them, but have limitations on the amount of pressure and the cleaners that can be used. Most will caution against the use of pressure washers around any opening in the wall, such as windows, doors, electrical wiring, and plumbing.
How do I remove mold and mildew?
Small spots of mold and mildew can be handled with cleaners such as Fantastik® or Windex®. For larger sections, a solution of vinegar (30%) and water (70%) has proven successful. Alternatively, you also could try the following solution: 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) powdered laundry detergent (e.g., Tide®, Fab®, or equivalent), 2/3 cup (5 1/3 ounces) powdered household cleaner (e.g., Spic & Span®, Soilax®, or equivalent), 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) liquid laundry bleach, and 1 gallon (128 fluid ounces) of water.
What types of cleaners should I use for other stains?
A list of commonly accepted cleaners is provided in the box below. Be sure to spot check any general or stain specific cleaner before using it on a large section of siding. After removing the stain, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use cleaners containing organic solvents, undiluted chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, nail polish remover, or furniture polish or cleaners. They can affect the surface of the siding.
Vinyl Siding Cleaners
General cleaners (e.g., Simple Green®, Nice & Easy®, Armor All®, etc.) can be used to clean dirt, bird droppings, and spider webs. Stain-specific cleaners are listed below. Rinse all cleaners with water before they dry.
Stain
Cleaners*
Bubble Gum
Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, solution of vinegar (30%), water (70%) and Windex®
Crayon
Lestoil®
DAP (oil-based caulk)
Fantastik®
Felt-tip Pen
Fantastik®, water-based cleaners
Grass
Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Lithium (car) Grease
Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Motor Oil
Fantastik®, Lysol®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Paint
Brillo® Pad, Soft Scrub®
Pencil
Soft Scrub®
Rust
Fantastik®, Murphy Oil Soap®, Windex®
Tar
Soft Scrub®
Top Soil
Fantastik®, Lestoil®, Murphy Oil Soap®
*Cleaning Materials are listed in alphabetical order.
*VSI does not endorse products or processes and makes no warranties for the products referenced herein. Reference to proprietary names is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to imply that there are not equally effective alternatives.
Taken from http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/cleanmain/cleaning/index.asp
About Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding was first introduced to the exterior cladding market in the early 1960s and steadily grew in popularity over the next four decades because of its durability, versatility and ease of maintenance. The product is manufactured primarily with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a material that gives it impact resistance, rigidity and strength.
PVC starts with two simple building blocks: chlorine (57%) from common salt and ethylene (43%) from natural gas. Most of the natural gas utilized to manufacture ethylene is domestically produced, which reduces consumption of imported oil products.
Today, vinyl siding is the number one choice of exterior cladding across the United States and Canada. In fact, U.S. Census Bureau statistics show twice as many homeowners side their homes with vinyl than with any other material. Vinyl siding is available in a broad palette of colors, profiles and architectural trim to assist architects, builders and homeowners in customizing their new construction and renovation designs, and can complement historical restoration projects.
Taken from: http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/
PVC starts with two simple building blocks: chlorine (57%) from common salt and ethylene (43%) from natural gas. Most of the natural gas utilized to manufacture ethylene is domestically produced, which reduces consumption of imported oil products.
Today, vinyl siding is the number one choice of exterior cladding across the United States and Canada. In fact, U.S. Census Bureau statistics show twice as many homeowners side their homes with vinyl than with any other material. Vinyl siding is available in a broad palette of colors, profiles and architectural trim to assist architects, builders and homeowners in customizing their new construction and renovation designs, and can complement historical restoration projects.
Taken from: http://www.vinylsiding.org/aboutsiding/
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