Paint Or Replace Siding

But keep in mind that cheap now means paying later.

Paint or replace siding.

When it comes time to do your painting wait for a day with moderate. For example let s say you decide to have your siding repainted once every five years at a cost of 5 000 each time. Cost of new vinyl siding replacing aluminum siding with vinyl costs much more than a simple paint job. Prep your siding.

If you re using a decent brand of paint and the right type of paint for the job you probably won t have to use a primer. All other repairs such as replacing loose or rotted wood or siding if you re re painting siding caulking seams and fixing woodwork add additional time and costs to the overall project. All the application conditions must be right including the weather the paint color and how well you cleaned the surface beforehand. Pick the right paint.

Aluminum damaged aluminum siding typically cannot be fixed with a simple coat of paint. If you have to replace your siding this is a great choice getting it prepainted from the factory. It s a bigger upfront investment than repainting your siding but it ll save you big in time and money if you plan to stay in your house awhile. If your existing siding is swelling at all i recommend replacing it.

New siding is the best long term choice. Even then you may end up having wasted your time when your siding finish beings to crack peel warp or bubble. Vinyl the most common type of siding as of 2013 can run from 2 to 7 per square foot depending on style quality and region. Pick the right day to paint vinyl siding.

Although painting is less expensive than replacing the siding over the long haul you may end up spending more money if you paint the siding on your home. Painting is one of the most popular ways to give many aspects of your home new life without spending a great deal of money. In the past painting vinyl siding wasn t possible because the paint wouldn t fully adhere. Aluminum siding is known to be dented and twisted during hail and high winds.

However make sure you read the manufacturer s instructions first and if they do recommend using one make sure you comply even if it means going back to the store. In late 2011 msn reported the average cost of a mid range vinyl siding replacement job at. Siding is a significantly larger up front investment than painting. Vinyl vinyl siding can also be replaced in sections whenever it becomes cracked warped or damaged.

If you are worried about going way over budget with vinyl siding replacement paint is the cheapest option. Painting your siding involves a lot more risk than replacing it. Painting together with the prep work is labor intensive. Whenever this happens your only true option is replacement.