Get matched with top vinyl siding cleaning pros in Kingston, MI

Vinyl siding costs about $12,200 on average, ranging from $6,400 to $18,300. The low end of the overall price range is about $1,500 and increases to $30,000 or more on the high end. You can expect project costs to vary based on home size, local labor rates, and type of vinyl siding. Types of vinyl siding include:

• Clapboard: $2–$7 per square foot

• Dutch lap: $2–$7 per square foot

• Shake: $6.50 per square foot

• Insulated vinyl: $8 per square foot

• Vertical: $5.50 per square foot

• Vinyl log: $4 per square foot

• Scallop: $5–$10 per square foot

While painting vinyl siding is never necessary, people who paint vinyl to update the look of their homes can potentially get the secondary benefit of giving siding a protective seal. However, the wrong paint can actually promote vinyl siding melting or warping by attracting sunlight and heat. It's important to choose a vinyl-safe paint color that is either equal to or lighter than the current shade to prevent attracting heat to a darker color. Most homeowners who choose to paint vinyl siding need to repaint every five to 10 years.

The best nails for installing vinyl siding are corrosion-resistant nails, typically made from galvanized steel or aluminum. These nails are designed to withstand exposure to the elements without rusting or corroding, ensuring the long-term durability of the siding installation. The recommended nail length for vinyl siding is typically between 1 1/4 inches and 2 1/2 inches, providing sufficient depth to secure the siding panels firmly to the underlying surface while allowing for expansion and contraction of the vinyl material. Using the appropriate nails helps ensure a secure and long-lasting vinyl siding installation.

The best alternatives for aluminum siding repair are vinyl, wood, brick, or stone veneer. Repairing aluminum siding is an inexpensive task, but since the material is prone to denting, scratching, and fading, you’ll replace money spent with time spent maintaining it. Vinyl siding is one of the most affordable and easily maintained siding alternatives. While wood is the most versatile and environmentally-friendly option, for siding guaranteed to last decades, your best choice would be either brick or stone veneer.