The History of Vinyl Siding: Why It’s Better Than Wood

Vinyl siding is the top alternative to wood siding, and in fact is superior to wood in every way. Not only is vinyl more resilient and durable, it looks just as good too. Read on as V. Nanfito Roofing and Siding discusses the history of vinyl siding:

The Birth of Vinyl Siding

Wood has long been the go-to siding material in the United States. In the country’s early years, there were many trees to cut down, but as demand rose, the supply of trees dwindled. As a result, wood became a luxury material and its price shot up. Vinyl siding first emerged as an affordable alternative to wood in the 1960s.

It wasn’t just the inexpensive price tag that won people over. Vinyl had the amazing ability to repel water—wood’s greatest weakness, as any siding contractor will tell you. Vinyl’s moisture resistance and virtual immunity to rot soon made it the siding material of choice for Americans.

Vinyl and Aesthetics

Vinyl siding isn’t just durable; it also matches wood in terms of aesthetics. Even the earliest manufacturers of vinyl siding knew how to make it replicate the appearance of wood products like cedar or pine.

Why You Should Switch To Vinyl

We strongly recommend replacing your old wood siding with vinyl due to the many functional and aesthetic benefits. Vinyl siding requires little to no maintenance due to its innate durability, and is immune to termites. Vinyl is also more energy-efficient than wood and can help you cut back on your energy costs!

Looking to install new siding? Or maybe you need your gutters assessed? Give us a call at (203) 639-1634 for more information on our services. We offer vinyl siding throughout Connecticut.