Vinyl Siding

Understanding Vinyl Siding Grades

One of the important things to know about vinyl siding is that it is available in several different grades. While vinyl siding manufacturers may not always label their products by grade, except for the premium lines, it's usually not hard to determine where any particular vinyl siding product is on the scale once you know how to read the specifications. The three commonly accepted vinyl siding grades are economy, standard, and premium. Here's rundown on each: Economy - Economy vinyl siding is the least expensive choice. The main difference between economy vinyl siding and the two other grades is the thickness of the siding panels. Economy grade vinyl siding can range from a thickness of .035" to .040". The downside of ...

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The Pros and Cons of Dutch Lap Vinyl Siding

Once you've decided on vinyl siding for your home siding project the next question is what type to use. One vinyl siding style you should consider is Dutch lap vinyl siding. Dutch lap vinyl siding features a decorative groove in the top of each vinyl siding plank. This groove helps the vinyl siding reproduce the look of the original hand carved wooden siding. The classic look of Dutch lap vinyl siding makes it an especially good choice for traditionally styled homes. The Pros of Dutch Lap Vinyl Siding The groove in the top of the planks in Dutch lap vinyl siding serve both cosmetic and structural purposes. The groove creates a shadowed area on the siding that adds visual depth to the ...

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