Consumer Reports Vinyl Siding Issue

When the vinyl gets cold enough any impact against it will cause it to fracture or crack.

Consumer reports vinyl siding issue.

This article also appeared in the may 2020 issue of. This in turn allows moisture to infiltrate. Add color and detail and protect your home from the elements with siding. The best vinyl siding has a double layer mounting hem which provides stronger attachment and better resistance to high winds than does a single layer hem.

Extra long panels some vinyl siding comes in 16 foot or longer lengths to reduce the number of seams on long unbroken walls. Consumer reports first tests of vinyl siding in more than a decade reveal the brands that offer the most protection at the best price. Prices listed are per square 100 square feet. We put smart siding on fall of 2016.

We test vinyl and plastic shingle and shake siding. Weigh the look you like against upkeep and cost. Vinyl siding has other issues in cold climates as well. We interviewed 4 contractors and chose infinity who.

Some of these cracks may not be noticeable unless you get up close but others may result in large pieces of the siding coming away in the form of a hole. Figure on 20 squares and 5 000 to 10 000 in labor for a typical 2 300 square foot house. Previously had 19 years of vinyl that was ok but we never loved it. View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the.