Replacing the siding on your home is one of the largest exterior remodeling projects you can undertake. Vinyl siding, unlike a lot of other types of siding installation does have certifications that can be earned by both vinyl siding manufacturers and vinyl siding installers.
The Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) and its members have developed a Certified Installer Program for siding contractors. So the first step in selecting a siding installer should be to make sure they are certified installers. The list of certified installers in Central Iowa can be easily found at www.vinylsiding.org.
One other thing to consider is the actual crew installing the vinyl siding for the siding contractor certified as well. At Buresh Home Solutions, Inc the crew chiefs of the siding installers we use are also VSI Certified to ensure quality and consistency in our vinyl siding installations.
The Vinyl Siding Institute also certifies manufacturers so as a home owner you can make sure you are buying a product that has been certified for things like color retention and performance. You can also use their web site for comparative information with other siding products including wood siding, steel siding and fiber cement siding.
One other item that can be important to consider is the use of aluminum or vinyl soffit and fascia systems for the overhang areas of your home which is typical for most vinyl siding installations. When adding these products over the existing wood home owners should ask to make sure that proper ventilation for your roof is achieved. Most jobs will require adding more intake holes to achieve necessary ventilation for proper performance because the soffit material can slow air flow.
It is important to note that with almost all manufacturers if the product is installed incorrectly that can void the warranty so hire the right vinyl siding contractor and enjoy your low maintenance home for years to come.