It is much less expensive than siding with any material and.
Painting vs siding house.
And no this isn t a bad rendition of shakespeare s hamlet it is a question that plagues the minds of millions of homeowners across the country specifically those who have vinyl siding cladding on the exterior of their houses.
Siding is a significantly larger up front investment than painting.
Painting is the first option.
Vinyl the most common type of.
To paint or not to paint.
Economy if the material is still sound painting will be less expensive and a wiser choice than having new siding installed.
Vinyl also comes with integral insulation and can be more energy efficient.
That is indeed the question.
When you compare this to the cost of vinyl siding replacement it can be as much as 60 less to paint your siding.
If your house currently has siding a contractor will remove and dispose of the old siding for 1 000 to.
Even the best quality paint will need to be replaced in five to seven years and cheaper paint.
Vinyl siding on the other hand has a lifespan of 20 years or more.
Paint will begin to peel and fade within five to eight years.
Time repainting generally takes less time than removing and replacing the exterior materials especially if you intend to do it yourself.
Siding cost cost of materials.
The cons of choosing vinyl siding over paint may depend on where you live.
Costs of siding material.
When it comes to durability vinyl is the preferred choice.