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.

Vinyl Siding Maintenance and Painting

Yes! You Must Maintain Your Vinyl Siding.

Most people buy vinyl siding because it is maintenance free. The truth is, it is MORE maintenance free than other siding options, but still, there are a few minor maintenance issues.
Not surprisingly, vinyl siding Brooklyn needs to cleaned to remove the dirt and mildew that collects on the surface. A bucket with vinegar and water will do the job. You can brush it on and hose it off. It is better to just use your hose for washing vinyl siding because power sprayers can get water behind the panels.

If you install vinyl siding Queens with a brighter or darker color, rather than soft pastels or white, you are likely to notice the panels fading after about 10 years. Some people choose to actually paint the vinyl for this reason. Or perhaps you moved into a home with existing vinyl panels in some socially unacceptable color like avocado. In these cases you may want to actually paint the vinyl. After washing the house, use latex paint that will flex with the vinyl.