The Value of Vinyl Siding

Aug 07, 2024

For years, vinyl siding has received a bad reputation. Some homeowners picture plastic, flimsy siding hugging the house, while others favor its simplicity and functionality.

“Vinyl siding today is substantial and attractive,” said Scott Cline, co-owner of J & B Construction. “It’s surged in popularity; many homeowners find that vinyl siding gives them a 75 percent return on investment.”

When selecting new or replacement siding, consider these vinyl siding features that will benefit you and your home.

It’s cost-effective.

Vinyl is one of the least expensive siding options, with a lower cost than other popular materials like wood, aluminum, stone, or brick. Sources say homeowners can save anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 if choosing vinyl material.

“Vinyl siding lasts anywhere from 20-40 years, and with its host of other friendly features, it will save you money for years to come,” Scott said.

It’s low maintenance.

“With vinyl siding, we like to say, ‘install it and forget it,’” said Scott. With other siding materials, maintenance includes applying paint to the panels every couple of years. However, vinyl siding is fade-resistant and will save you from the cost and inconvenience of painting.

If the siding gets dirty from season to season, all one has to do is pull out the hose. Tough spots can be tackled with soap and water.

It’s strong.

Another advantage of vinyl siding is that it is dent, insect, and moisture-resistant, and will not rot, corrode, or split. “Homeowners love that small nicks and scratches are almost invisible on vinyl,” Scott said.

Vinyl can also handle unpredictable Wisconsin weather, withstanding everything from heavy snow to rain to strong winds.

In the rare occurrence that the siding does become damaged, there is no need to replace all the siding at once. Vinyl is cut to fit the space, so usually a panel or two can be replaced at a time.

It’s got style.

Your siding can be as unique as you. “Vinyl siding is available in a large range of vibrant colors straight from the manufacturer,” said Scott. “Plus, different woodgrain and textures are available for further customized styling.”

Whether you want your siding to look traditional or modern, vinyl has you covered.

It’s energy efficient.

You can never go wrong with an option that will provide savings—and vinyl will help you lower your energy bills. It provides a thermal barrier to keep temperatures in homes stable.

It also helps prevent thermal bridging, when heat passes through weak points in the building structure, usually when wall studs bump up against the siding. Vinyl material covers the wall studs, keeping warm air out in summer and in during winter.

“If homeowners need more protection, J & B can upgrade their siding with extra insulation for maximum energy efficiency,” Scott said.

The production of vinyl also requires fewer natural resources, making it a green choice.

J & B Construction is southeastern Wisconsin’s most experienced siding team and can help with selection and hassle-free installation. To get started, contact us today.

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The only complaint I have is when I have J&B do my roof in another 30 years or so, is Dave their sales man (a great guy) would not guaranty I could get the same great crew I had this time. They did a fantastic job. Much better than the last roofing company did. A nice bunch of guys. Did a very nice job cleaning up. I'd give them 10 stars but 5 is the limit. If you need a roof done this is the company you want to do it. One more point I need to make. The guys that did the chimney flashing are artists. I went up on the roof when they were done and was very pleased with not only the roofing job but the sculptured sheet metal work. It's kind of a shame it's on the roof and not hanging on the family room wall :). You get the point. Hire em. You'll like em.

Dave H

We live in a historic designated neighborhood and recently had our 30 year wood shingle roof replaced with another wood roof and new gutters. From Day 1 of the project to the final day, the entire team was responsive, professional, and very competent. When some minor changes were proposed by us they quickly and effortlessly complied. After going through this experience with J&B, I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a roof and gutter replacement, whether it be a simple or complicated project.

John Lamb

J & B did an amazing job from start to finish. The initial meeting at my home took place exactly at the time that was agreed upon and Scott was thorough in his explanations and transparent about costs. When the time came to begin the project, the team that showed up was friendly, professional and timely in getting the project done. The cleanup afterward was such that it looked like they hadn't been there at all. The roof looks great, there were no surprises and Scott came by to inspect the work and explain the warranty upon job completion. I would highly recommend them.

Kenneth Simons

My neighbor had their roof replaced and I was really impressed with the speed, carefulness and quality of the work I saw. Asked her for her experience and she told me she would highly recommend J & B. I called Scott to set an appointment. He showed up on time and was very thorough in his assessment, also letting me know about some other issues and advise on where to get help. J & B is a fantastic company to deal with - their people are incredibly careful about the work they do, clean up and leave the property in the same condition as when they started, were careful about plants and the house, and work very efficiently. The office staff is great about following up, checking in and very responsive to anything that comes up. I was happy with the price charged. If you are looking to replace your roof, you should be calling J & B to get the job done.

David W.

We had work done by the J&B team at a commercial property and were very pleased with the whole process. Their estimator met us onsite and communicated with us every step of the way. They went over the scope in detail and the work performed exceeded what we were expecting. They found some additional concerns during the installation that were quickly addressed and communicated to us and to our surprise, there was not an additional charge. Our tenants reached out to share how respectful the employees were during the installation and how clean everything was left afterwards. As the project was wrapped up, we were walked through the completion paperwork and provided the warranty information. Very impressed with the professionalism of this company and would not hesitate to refer their services or use them again in the future.

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