Vinyl Siding And Other Home Exterior Surfaces?
If you are building your own home or picking a house a live in,
then one of the qualities you should pay close attention to is the
home’s exterior surface. The exterior will be a source of expense
and value depending on which surface you choose. Today, the most
commonly used surfaces are brick and vinyl siding. Both surfaces
have benefits and consequences that persuade you to go in one
direction over another.
Throughout history, brick has been a symbol of wealth. The older
universities and homes of the rich in history have deeply colored
bricks on the exterior of the home, on the driveway, and around the
landscaping. Brick has been a symbol of wealth because it is an
expensive material to have on a building. It is expensive not only
because of the procedure that is necessary to produce the material,
but also because it is an arduous task for the bricklayer. The same
fact is true today. Brick homes usually cost more than vinyl sided
homes because they require more labor. Additionally, brick is a
symbol of strength because it is sturdy. Houses with brick
exteriors rarely see the kind of damage as those with vinyl siding.
A brick home has much value, and they are easier houses to sell.
Even in tough economic times, brick houses sell because of their
value in the long term.
Although brick is a material that symbolizes wealth and
strength, you should also consider vinyl sided houses as well. You
can personalize a home with vinyl siding because you can choose the
color and style. In addition, houses with vinyl siding costs less
to you. Vinyl siding is easy to purchase and easy to find. You can
build you vinyl sided house in no time because installation is
quick. With a brick home, the bricks tend to loosen after years of
weathering and replacing a loose brick is difficult because you may
not find bricks that match your home easily. With vinyl siding,
replacing a panel is not nearly as difficult.
In any case, you should consider both the brick and vinyl siding
options because they yield different benefits and costs.