- Do we want to remodel again? (Asks the remodelaholic… you think this question is a given, right?)
- Do we want a small house that we can fix and then rent?
- A forever/ dream home?
- An inbetween home?
Um, probably none of the above. Well, maybe the closest possibility is the forever home… The truth is, we are leaning heavily toward building! My reputation as a self proclaimed remodelaholic just shattered! The truth is after remodeling the last 4 homes, at the end of the projects, I am still left with a lot of things that bother me. Be it the look of the home, or a poor existing floor plan, or the location. So I really want to see if building makes me happier…I don’t think it will be our final home, I think it will just be our first experience building. I KNOW we will learn a lot, so I don’t want to assume this will be my forever home.
But staying within budget is another goal. We learned in our second home the stress of buying a home above our income. I never want to feel that stress again. We were lucky that we were able to sell it for profit, but I don’t ever want to be house poor again, now that I know what that felt like. When we are building, while we want the house to look and be fabulous, also we want it to be as budget conscious as it can be.
So today, let’s talk about exterior finishes. I will say upfront that I am leaning toward vinyl siding, maybe with a little brick, but overall I have three major concerns: will it fit our budget, is there a lot of maintenance, and is it stylish, (does it look good)? http://coyotesidingandwindows.com/ 
We have some experience with different types of home cladding. We’ve had 2 homes with vinyl siding (loved), and 2 homes with brick/composite siding, with wood trim. One thing I have learned about myself is that I don’t like a lot of upkeep on the outside of the house.
I want something that lasts, and that I don’t have to scrape and paint every few years, not to mention the additional cost of paint, supplies and time (or paying for labor to do that for you!). Vinyl siding does not require painting, staining or caulking, it does not chip, peel, rot, or absorb moisture, which saves time. The durability and ease of maintenance make it my kind of product! Minimal maintenance does more than save time, it saves money, I like keeping my money, not gonna lie!! With fewer materials to purchase, vinyl siding reduces the life cycle cost of maintaining the home.
I love that vinyl siding only needs a quick wash down in the spring or fall and I am good. On our second home, I remember how dirty the vinyl siding was when we bought it. One quick pressure wash later and the house looked brand new, it was a great day! However, on our third home, we had some staining on the composite siding, I scrubbed for days, but the staining had absorbed into the paint, hence the stain is still there to this day (the house was painted right be fore we bought it)!
How does it hold up? While light weight, today’s vinyl siding is engineered to optimum stiffness and stability to withstand winds of at least 110 mph and resist impacts and the weathering effects of heat, cold, and moisture. Certified vinyl siding will retain its great looks, guaranteed.
Looks: So how does it look? Actually, I am really impressed with all the new types, textures and options in vinyl siding! I LOVE the cedar shakes version that comes in several colors, it has such great texture.
My style leans toward a traditional looking home. And I love that with vinyl I can have character and charm of wood siding without maintenance worries, rotting, splitting or insect damage. Now, almost any type of trim or accessory that has been traditionally produced in wood is now available in vinyl and other low maintenance materials.
Now, we just have to sell our house, find a lot to build on… and pick a floor plan! To learn about vinyl siding Raleigh for YOUR home, give our friends at Coyote Siding and Windows a call, today! They have years of experience in providing the best vinyl siding for YOUR home. Call, today!
