A very large problem is disposing of vinyl siding responsibly when it has reached the end of its life cycle. Landfills do not knowingly accept vinyl siding as it can pollute groundwater and result in dioxin-forming landfill fires. And, unfortunately, vinyl siding cannot be re-cycled due to the chlorine used to produce...
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DRAWBACKS TO INSTALLING VINYL SIDING ON YOUR HOME OR BUILDING
The production of vinyl siding contributes to a wide range of health and environmental problems. The production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is the basic element in all vinyl products exposes workers to a multitude of hazardous chemicals. These chemicals include chlorine gas, which can cause eye and skin irritation...
10 COMMON VINYL SIDING PROBLEMS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT – PART # 2
We have compiled the 10 most common vinyl siding problems in two parts that consumers should be aware of. This is part # 2 which lists problems 6 to 10. Problems 1 to 5 were previously posted here. These are very important issues when considering vinyl siding for your home...
10 COMMON VINYL SIDING PROBLEMS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT – Part 1
Vinyl siding has become a popular choice for homeowners however, vinyl siding is not immune to problems. In this article, we will explore 5 common vinyl siding problems that homeowners may encounter. you can view the final 5 key areas in part two of this blog here. A lot of...
INSULATION – ARE VINYL SIDING, CEMENT BOARD OR CERAMIC COATINGS INSTALLED WITH INSULATION?
This is another important issue to consider when researching products to have installed on the exterior of your home. Will some form of insulation be a part of the installation process? Ceramic coatings, although companies who promote this product advertise that it will insulate buildings when applied will not insulate like...
VINYL SIDING – IT LOOKED LIKE A CHECKER BOARD!
This homeowner had a double whammy when dealing with vinyl siding. This is another complaint listed on the Consumer Affairs website. The homeowner had vinyl siding installed on his home. The siding appeared to be different colors; it was supposed to be one color. The end effect was that of...
IT STARTED WITH THE HOMEOWNERS VINYL SIDING STARTING TO WRINKLE.
Here is another version of a vinyl siding nightmare. This is another complaint from the Consumers Affairs website where the consumer stated that their vinyl siding had started to wrinkle. Part of the claim process was to cut off a piece of the siding and mail it to their technical department, and...
VINYL SIDING – A CLAIM THAT WAS DENIED STATING IT WAS DUE TO ELEMENTS IN THE AIR!!
Here is another case of vinyl siding manufacturers not willing to back up their warranty claims. I found this gem on Consumer Affairs website, another complaint against a major vinyl siding company. The homeowner had suffered thorough a tornado in 2011 which destroyed all the siding that had been on...
How To Clean Your Vinyl Siding – Labor Intensive To Say The Least, & No Pressure Washing Allowed If You Want To Keep That Warranty!
Daily living no doubt creates dirt and dust which unfortunately if you have textured vinyl siding that really causes the grit and grime and even mildew to settle in to the small cracks and crevices of the vinyl siding. When the dirt really settles in, especially with white siding, the ONLY...
Vinyl Siding – Colors Aren’t Capable Of Withstanding The Intensity of The Sun Resulting in Faded Colors.
There is an old saying in the vinyl siding industry, “Vinyl is final”, however that is not true in more ways than one. We have already discussed in previous blogs how vinyl siding can warp, buckle and crack. Vinyl siding colors are also very likely to fade in the sun. So if...