Tax Time Is Coming – Did You Install Vinyl Siding?

The federal government allowed a possible $1,500 in Federal Energy Tax Credit for 2009. Are you eligible?

The outside of residential houses has changed greatly with time. The once wood frame or brick structure still exists; however, it has taken on many varied looks. Asbestos shingle, wood clapboard, stucco, and aluminum siding were all big improvements on asphalt shingles. They lessened the periodic maintenance and repairs that homes needed when exposed to the sun and weathering. Every one of them meant less upkeep in painting. Gone–the chalky, dirty paint deterioration on buildings. Still every one of them had problems. Asbestos proved a carcinogen; wood clapboard, bug infestation; stucco, mold; aluminum siding, dents.

Today’s vinyl siding has lots of advantages over them without any of the problems. As far as appearance, it is long lasting and durable. It repels insects. It reduces noise level. Besides low maintenance costs, its insulation, elimination of thermal bridging, and wind resistance make it energy efficient. Vinyl replacement windows make an excellent upgrade as well.