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Most of the issues we experienced during a home inspection are related to water intrusion and or neglect by the owner. HOME INSPECTOR USA has inspected over 13 thousand homes and has performed over 4,800 Mold Assessments. Our main office is located in Gainesville & Orlando, Florida. I have outlined a few of the most common issues found during a home inspection. We offer the following services: Home Inspections, Mold inspections, Mold Assessments, Wind mitigation, 4 Point Insurance Inspections, Water Testing,among other.
Regarding Vinyl Siding the following is presented:
Vinyl siding is the form of exterior cladding that home inspectors are likely to encounter most frequently. Homeowners, remodeling contractors and builders often choose vinyl siding as an alternative to wood and aluminum because it is attractive, durable, easy to maintain and cost-effective. Vinyl siding is often textured to resemble wood or stone in a variety of colors.
Although it is a very popular and well-regarded product, homeowners may want to be aware of some of the downsides of using vinyl siding if they are thinking about remodeling or building a new home. HOME INSPECTOR USA inspectors will likely examine many homes with vinyl siding and can benefit from knowing more about this most common type of exterior cladding, including what to look for during an inspection.
History and Manufacturing:
Vinyl siding came into use as an exterior cladding in the late 1950s and has grown steadily in popularity since its introduction, covering billions of square feet of exterior walls. Vinyl siding is made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride). In the beginning, vinyl siding was manufactured only by the process of mono-extrusion, whereby the elements of the PVC compound formed a single-layer product. Initial methods of manufacturing lead to difficulty producing a consistently high-quality product, but they have since been corrected. Vinyl siding is now typically manufactured using a co-extrusion process, which creates a product with two layers. The outer layer contains pigment which adds color to the siding and resists breakdown from UV light. The under-layer is its substrate. Vinyl siding produced today is of a reliably higher quality than that produced years ago, which has led to it becoming the most common choice for exterior cladding.
Pros and Cons:
Vinyl siding can provide advantages over other exterior cladding materials, but there are also some concerns to be aware of. Here are some pros and cons related to its specific attributes and characteristics.
Advantages:
Vinyl siding is very durable.
It will last a long time when properly maintained.
It will not fade.
It will not rust.
It does not dent easily.
Vinyl siding provides a supplemental rain screen.
It is designated as a water-resistant barrier. Properly installed vinyl siding is designed to let the material underneath it breathe.
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As long as the siding has been properly installed, maintenance is very simple, limited mostly to spray-washing once a year or whenever necessary.
Disadvantages:
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In extreme weather conditions, vinyl siding is as susceptible to damage as any other siding.
In severe cold, vinyl siding can become brittle and more susceptible to cracking if something impacts it.
Extreme heat can also cause vinyl to melt or distort. There have been cases reported of extremely hot reflections from nearby windows causing warping and melting.
Vinyl siding is not a form of insulation. It is simply an exterior cladding, but some salespeople misrepresent this fact with claims that new siding will aid energy efficiency. This is only applicable for siding that includes special insulating inserts or backings, but not to the vinyl siding itself.
Vinyl siding is not a watertight covering.
If a fire occurs, vinyl siding will melt or burn and may release toxic chemicals, making the situation more dangerous for occupants. Some groups believe PVC itself can have a negative impact on health and there is much debate about these claims.
Problems can occur if incorrect installation is allowing water to become trapped behind the siding, which would need to be addressed before water damage becomes an issue.
In areas with a high concentration of historic buildings, the use of vinyl siding may be a controversial choice because of concerns regarding how its aesthetics may impact historical preservation and property values.
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