One of the most popular ways to finish the outside of a house is with vinyl siding. Over the past few years, vinyl siding has become a favorite amongst homeowners due to its affordability, durability and beauty. What’s great about vinyl siding is that it is available in many different colors and styles. It’s an easy material for manufacturers to work with and can be molded into an array of shapes and textures. All of these benefits are what allow a homeowner to achieve a unique, custom look for their house without having to break the bank.

Types of Vinyl Siding
When it comes to finding the best style for your Ann Arbor home, the options are endless. With that being said, there are four main types of vinyl siding and understanding each type will give you better insight on deciding which one may be best for you.

1. Seamless Vinyl Siding. When vinyl siding was first invented, seams would appear where the box siding overlapped to the next panel. These seams would become host sites for water penetration and insects. With today’s technology, you can now purchase seamless vinyl siding. Still very durable, this seamless vinyl siding is much more pleasing to the eye and gives the home a clean, smooth look. Not to mention, you no longer have to worry about water or those pesky insects from finding their way in.
2. Solid Core Vinyl Siding. What’s different about this type of siding is how it can insulate your home. With solid core vinyl siding, there is a foam core attached to the back of each panel. The foam core layers behind each panel interlock during installation creating a solid wall around the home. This simple add-on can eliminate any outside noise, slow air infiltration and serve as an extra layer of protection against damage caused from weather such as hail.
3. Vinyl Log Siding. If you love the outdoors, chances are you’d love to have your home mimic the beauty of a gorgeous log cabin in the mountains. vinyl log siding can give your home that exact look without having to worry about deterioration or mold that can come with traditional wood siding. What’s unique about vinyl log siding is that it is often molded from real lumber, giving it knots and grains that make up the true character of a real log cabin.
4. Vinyl Shake Siding.This material is the twin to real cedar shakes. While cedar shakes is a very attractive exterior material for a home, it requires a ton of maintenance and has a high price tag. With vinyl shake siding, you can achieve the look of cedar shakes and still reap the benefits of traditional vinyl siding.

If you’re interested in updating the exterior look of your home, contact Handyman Connection of Ann Arbor and speak with one of our trusted exterior home specialists. Our skilled craftsmen can install the exterior material of your choice including any type of vinyl siding and more. Give us a call or visit us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today. We’ll work with you to ensure your home is the place where you love to live.