Besides greatly improving the exterior appearance of a home and being almost completely maintenance free, vinyl siding in Edmonton has a number of other important advantages. Compared to other available siding materials vinyl is a cost effective method of enhancing the style of any home, it is durable and easy to care for. Not only does vinyl siding offer these advantages to the homeowner, it requires little in resources to manufacture and is completely recyclable making the material friendly to the environment.
Vinyl siding is predominately polyvinyl chloride resin which, in combination with other materials results in a durable, flexible and colour fast product. Acrylic materials add strength to the siding making it extremely resistant to denting as well as the detrimental effects of exposure to sub zero temperatures and other extreme weather conditions found in cold climates. The colour fastness is ensured through the introduction of titanium oxide which protects the siding from the effects of sun, preventing fading and chalking of the surface.
Other siding materials get their color from a surface coat such as paint on wood. Vinyl siding gets its color from mixing pigment into the PVC resin. By mixing pigment directly in the base material prior to extrusion the color goes completely through the PVC, not just a surface coat. The result of through and through colour is that any scratches or other blemishes are not noticeable. With other siding materials such as wood and aluminum, a surface imperfection such as a scratch actually removes the pigment, exposing the base material.
Because the material is coloured through it does not have to be prepared and painted. To keep vinyl siding looking clean and fresh all it takes is a periodic washing with a mild detergent and a garden hose. Neither water nor detergent will damage vinyl siding, gutters or downspouts. Vinyl will not rot or crack like wood nor will it oxidize like metal. When the siding is professionally installed and with periodic cleaning it will continue to look as good as the day it was installed.
One of the most important features of vinyl siding in Edmonton is the cost. Vinyl is a common material now being used in construction projects due to its high quality and attractive price. For the homeowner looking for siding that offers beauty, durability, low maintenance and affordability; nothing beats vinyl.
