In an economy where we all need to watch our budget, inevitable home repairs and renovations force us home owners opt for cheaper yet more durable materials. This is why vinyl siding is becoming more popular among home owners. First off it is attractive and it never goes out of style; second, it is (almost) maintenance free and lastly, it is durable. The cost will depend on the type of vinyl siding you choose. If you live in colder climates or in areas where you get storms, tornadoes, hails or heavy rains, you will need thicker sidings (0.035 being the thinnest and 0.055 being the thickest) and possibly some insulation material underneath that. It is always better to pay a little extra in the beginning to save money in the future.
How to calculate the exterior square footage?
In order to accurately calculate your expenses you need to find out your home's exterior square footage. Did you hate math in high school and think you would never need it in real life? Don't worry, it is not as hard as you think. Get your tape measure, calculator, paper and pencil ready. What you will need to do is measure the area of a rectangle (which is your house). First figure out the length and the width of your house. Let's say it's 50'x30'. You will need to multiply this by 2. Next, measure the height of your house. Let's say it's 10'. You will need to multiply 10 with the area of your house. In other words it will be (50+50+35+35)x10=1700. For the parts where you have triangles, like top of the windows, or garage or side of your roof, you will need to figure out the areas of these triangles separately. To find the area of a rectangle multiply its height by its length and divide it by 2. (HxL)/2.Add the rectangles' total to the square footage total. The vinyl siding price per linear foot varies anywhere from $2 to $10. Let's say that the house's total linear footage is 2000 and you bought a vinyl that is $3.00 per linear foot, you will need to multiply 2000 by 3= $6000. This is how much you will spend on vinyl before any taxes or installation fees. You will still need to pay some additional fees to trim the vinyl to fit your walls even if you want to install it yourself. If you want to place a special order in the color of your choice, this will also require an additional fee. When you choose your vinyl, do not go with a material that does not contain titanium dioxide. Sometimes instead of titanium dioxide, you will see “extruded for sun protection”. They are both important to keep the color as new as you bought it the first day, without fading and other sun damage.
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