What can be done to improve the appearance and
durability of your home?
Maybe you're tired of dealing with peeling paint and rotting clapboards. And you wonder, “Will another coat of paint really hide the weather-worn condition of my wood siding? And even if it can, is it worth the cost?”
Tired of dealing with the cost and aggravation of hard-to-maintain exterior walls?
Then NOW is the time to switch
to the enjoyment and easy-care beauty of premium vinyl siding from Advanced.
A wide choice of siding styles, colors and trim options make it simple to create just the look you want for your home ...whether its a contemporary colonial or a 120-year old farmhouse ->
Advanced has the solution for your home.
Call TODAY
(1-800-519-9944) for a FREE in-home estimate.
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Is vinyl siding the way to go?
How does vinyl siding compare with other
siding materials?
What are the benefits of Vinyl Siding?
Isn’t it less costly to just repaint my
home?
How does the cost of vinyl siding
compare to the added resale value it provides?
What COLORS and exterior design options
do I have with vinyl siding?
What accessories and trim are available?
But is vinyl siding really as durable as
everyone says?
How do I get started on a vinyl siding
project for my home?
Is vinyl siding the way to go?
Absolutely
- in every case!
Vinyl siding's outstanding features and benefits have made it the most popular siding material in America today; it's the material of choice on new luxury homes...and the first choice for remodeling projects large and small. Plus vinyl siding offers flexible design options that make it ideal for contemporary homes...and for stately, century-old Victorians. What's more, vinyl siding provides a wide range of colors, plenty of trim options, almost no maintenance and excellent, lasting value.
Of course, it's easy to get excited about the benefits vinyl siding provides. But to make an informed decision, you have to have the facts too. You'll find them below.
How does vinyl siding compare with other siding materials?
In a
way, it's almost no contest.
When compared on the basis of initial cost, maintenance
costs, appearance, durability and value, vinyl siding is clearly
superior.
Wood sidings. Initial costs vary: premium clapboard
installations are expensive, 
hardboard
installations less so (but hardboard is also far less durable). Both need
constant, costly maintenance. And appearance and durability are directly
related to maintenance schedules.
Metal sidings. Moderately expensive. Less maintenance
than wood; however, 
can
be costly to repair dents and scratches, a common problem with metal sidings.
Appearance is less than premium, especially as metal sidings age.
Brick and stone. Very costly to install. Also need
periodic mortar repairs, usually at 
high
hourly rates. Appearance and durability are typically better than average.
Stucco. Like brick and stone, stucco is costly to
apply. And 
because
stucco is less durable than brick or stone, it develops cracks and bulges that
need regular -and costly -attention. Appearance is usually dependent on
applicator skills.
Vinyl. The superior choice for low maintenance, high
value and outstanding 
beauty.
What are the benefits of Vinyl Siding?
Priced to fit most homeowner budgets.
Leading manufacturers, such as Alside, offer a broad range of vinyl siding products, so you can choose one that's easily affordable. Whichever you choose, you can expect the highest quality and lasting beauty.
Easy maintenance.
Vinyl siding never needs painting or staining. And because it doesn't chip, peel, dent or rot, you can forget costly repairs. To maintain a like-new appearance, just rinse occasionally with a garden hose.
Warranty-backed.
You can count on getting all the quality you paid for, because our vinyl sidings are backed by a strong lifetime limited warranty.*
High value.
Because it's the preferred siding for more and more homeowners, vinyl siding retains most of its installed cost.
Outstanding beauty.
Our premium vinyl sidings provide all the beauty of expensive wood sidings. You can choose from smooth or grained surfaces; rich, low-gloss colors; variety of classic siding profiles. Plus low-maintenance trim products add to both the beauty and value of your home.
Isn’t it less costly to just repaint my home?
If you plan to move within the next three years, the answer is probably
"yes." But
if you plan to stay in your home longer than that, the calculations 
begin
to heavily favor vinyl siding.
To prove that to yourself, call a local painting contractor. Ask for an estimate to cover all expenses for painting your home.
Then figure on writing similar checks every three to five years. According to professional house painters, that's how frequently you have to paint the exterior of your home to assure maximum protection and beauty. (Actually, the checks you write in the future will probably be for more. Inflation drives up the cost of everything-including the cost of painting a house.)
Of course, if your home has special problems, for example, warped clapboards have to be replaced or lead-based paint has to scraped or sanded off- the cost of painting can become truly staggering. An article in The New York Times reported: "The cost of sanding and repainting over old lead-based paint on a typical four-bedroom, two-story colonial of 3,000 square feet is around $12,000." If lead-based paint must be stripped from the house first, the Times continued, labor and environmental cleanup and disposal could more than double that cost. That was back in 1995. Today you can expect the costs to be even more.
Compare those ongoing costs to a one-time investment in new vinyl siding. For most homeowners, the conclusion is obvious:
Vinyl
siding is by far the better long-term value.
How does the cost of vinyl siding compare to the added resale value it provides?
In terms of adding resale value to your home, vinyl siding is one of the
best investments you can make.
In its annual survey of project costs versus added value, Remodeling magazine said that investing in new siding is "a practical choice for older homes that need [improvement] to compete on the resale market."
That's especially true when homeowners choose attractive, easy-to-maintain vinyl siding.
Based on 1998 figures from all regions of the U.S., homeowners get back more than 70 percent of the cost of a vinyl siding installation. In some parts of the country, that figure is much higher. In Garden City, NY, for example, home- owners typically recoup 131 percent of their costs. In Miami, FL, the figure is
123 percent. In Cleveland, OH, home- owners received 116 percent on their installation costs. And in Seattle, WA, vinyl siding is a no-cost improvement, with homeowners typically receiving a 100 percent payback.
By contrast, homeowners who remodel using wood siding typically pay almost 50 percent more for materials, but recoup only about 60 percent of that cost.
Exterior improvements such as the installation of vinyl siding also make a home more attractive on the market. According to a real estate agent interviewed in another Remodeling article, "Things like new siding and new windows will not add dollar for dollar value ...[but] they will cause the house to sell quicker for more money."
Another point to keep in mind. If, like many homeowners, you add insulation to an older home at the same time you're having vinyl siding installed, you add even greater value and market appeal to your home.
What COLORS and exterior design options do I have with vinyl siding?
Vinyl siding is one of the most versatile exterior design products you can work with.
We offer a variety of different vinyl siding lines. This broad selection lets you choose among a wide variety of colors and design options, including horizontal and vertical siding; clapboard, dutch lap and authentically detailed "shaped" sidings; wide and narrow panel exposures; smooth, subtle and deep wood-grain textures; plus a wide assortment of traditional and contemporary colors.
With a broad range of options such as this, you can create the exact look you want for your home.
Not
sure what "exact look" you want? Then maybe you'd like some help. For
more information on selecting vinyl siding to create a beautiful, affordable,
easy-care home, call Advanced Siding & Window, Inc. 1-800-519-9944.
What accessories and trim are available?
When you design the exterior of your home, you should think about more than just siding.
You'll need trim for windows and doors, and at inside and outside corners.
You also may need soffit to finish the underside of eaves, or for a porch ceiling or entry overhang.
With Advanced Siding & Window, creating a finishing touch that sets your home apart is easy. That's because we offers a complete range of easy-care accessory and trim options:
Standard trim lets you merge siding and trim pieces to create a uniform, balanced look. Other decorative accessories provide the premium look of handcrafted beauty. These wide trim products give you an exceptional way to add special elegance at windows, doors, corners and other key accent areas.
Architectural Classics ornamental accent panels let you add distinctive details. You can choose Architectural Scallops for the classic look of 5" half-round shingles. Or Architectural Shakes for the traditional look of deep-grained 7" cedar shakes.
No other vinyl siding company offers you as many trim and accessory options.
That's why Advanced is the first choice among homeowners who really want choices.
But is vinyl siding really as durable as everyone says?
Absolutely.
The correct technical name for the material used in vinyl siding is polyvinyl chloride. It's a strong, durable, proven material that has earned a solid reputation for its beauty and permanence. It's used in automotive applications, medical devices, defense weapons, appliances, floor-coverings (because it's tough enough to withstand constant foot traffic) and, of course, home construction.
It's ideal as an exterior material because, as mentioned earlier, vinyl siding doesn't rot, crack, dent or warp like wood. Plus it never peels or blisters. And because the color goes completely through the siding, it never has to be scraped, sanded or painted.
That's why it's so easy to take care of vinyl siding. It's an advanced material; specifically engineered to meet the requirements of today's demanding homeowners.
And that's especially true when you choose Advanced products. Today, more than 37 years later, Advanced is a recognized leader in providing premium products and quality service.
For homeowners, that means added assurance and confidence. More specifically, it means when you choose sidings and accessories, you can count on lasting quality.
That's a bold promise...and for even greater homeowner protection, Advanced backs it up with a lifetime limited warranty* on all its premium vinyl sidings and accessories.
How do I get started on a vinyl siding project for my home?
Easy.
First...if
you haven't already, call Advanced Siding & Window, Inc. 1-800-519-9944
or
e-mail ASWC@ttlc.net.
Second...once you call us for an appointment to sit down and discuss your project. Get specific. Discuss the options you're interested in. Ask for suggestions. It's the best way to learn how our products can create a beautiful new look and added value for your home.
Also ask to see some of the pictures of recent projects - especially those similar to yours. That lets you - and us - discuss questions, options and possibilities in a specific way.
So take the first step today...and learn how Advanced Siding & Window makes it easy to add beauty, convenience and value to your home.
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