Vinyl Siding Installation: What to Expect and How to Prepare Your Home
Getting significant work done to your home can be a challenge to someone who’s never been involved in the process. You must understand all the pitfalls and potential problems that could happen. Education remains key as part of any home improvement project.
When you want to install vinyl siding on your home, having someone in your corner who can help you interpret what you’re seeing is a great way to feel involved. Rhode Island Remodeling is one of the area’s most trusted vinyl siding contractors, so we’re happy to tell you how it all works. Follow these siding installation tips, and you’ll be as good as gold.
Vinyl Siding: The Ultimate Utility Player
You might be asking why choose vinyl siding over any other siding material. It’s simple: vinyl is one of the most affordable and durable siding materials on the market. Don’t get that confused with “cheap,” though.
Vinyl siding resists harsh weather conditions like those in Rhode Island, including rain, snow, and wind. It’s also impervious to common problems like rot, termites, and peeling.
Vinyl is not a boring material, either. With vinyl siding in your corner, you can have multiple styles, colors, and options to help you bring out the best curb appeal for your home.
What to Expect Before Vinyl Siding Installation
When you invest in vinyl siding, the project will come together quickly after a few pre-launch items. You and your vinyl siding contractor will inspect your home to determine the best course of action and identify any potential issues during installation. Once the inspection is complete, the easy process of removing your old siding will begin.
During this process, the object of the game is to dispose of your old siding and give your home a clean surface on which the new siding can be installed seamlessly.
How to Prepare Your Home for Vinyl Siding Installation
Preparing your home for vinyl siding installation will ensure the process goes smoothly and efficiently. Believe it or not, there’s plenty you can do to help speed the process along. That, and it’ll probably make you feel pretty accomplished. Of course, any home renovation prep is helpful.
Start by removing outdoor furniture, decorations, or items like garden hoses that could obstruct the contractor’s work area. This will help ensure they have ample space to work around the home.
Remember to cover shrubs, plants, and flower beds with tarps or plastic sheeting to prevent damage from falling debris or dust. Your significant other will probably thank you if their favorite flowers aren’t damaged.
You can make yourself valuable to the contractors by helping them maintain access to electrical systems and window frames for effortless installation.
And Now the Fun Begins
Once everything is prepped, the vinyl siding installation process begins. This typically involves attaching starter strips at the bottom of your home’s exterior and securing the vinyl panels to the wall. Trim pieces are also applied to edges, corners, windows, and doors.
After the process begins, it will speed up if you’ve hired a professionally trained contractor. Vinyl siding installation typically takes a few days, depending on the size of your home and the job’s complexity. Your contractor will provide an estimated time frame based on your specific project.
After the job is done, your contractor will take you around the home for a final inspection. You’ll see the finished product and point out any issues requiring immediate attention.
Rely on Rhode Island Remodeling
Rhode Island Remodeling is the area’s trusted leader in vinyl siding installation. Contact us today if you’re ready to transform your home with beautiful, affordable, and durable vinyl siding.
