PVC siding panel is manufactured from 80 percent polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin, which gives the siding material its name. The remaining 20 percent of the product’s makeup is of ingredients giving it its color, opacity, impact resistance, durability, texture, and flexibility.
The siding is manufactured in a wide range of quality with significant variations in thickness and durability factors. The thicker PVC siding panel will be more expensive and more rigid, which adds greatly to its appeal as a material for the exterior of a home.
PVC siding panel is an ideal choice for homes located in regions with severe weather conditions such as the northeastern and New England states. PVC siding is durable and weather resistant, suiting these climates well. The siding is also low maintenance and can take on many colors and textures.
Insulated PVC Siding Panels
There are two new insulated vinyl PVC siding products on the market that can add substantially to the virtues of the siding material already well-suited to regions with inclement weather conditions. The products increase the siding’s energy efficiency and add to its impact-resistant properties. The first of these two new innovations on the market is an insulative foam underlayer that is engineered to fit snugly behind any brand of siding material. The second is a PVC siding fusion involving a foam backing substance that creates a marriage of siding and insulation material in one unit.
Both the foam underlayer and the solid core siding materials are engineered to fit most exteriors. The foam also provides protection against dents and other surface collision damages not available with conventional sidings. This keeps the siding looking at its best for longer while saving on energy costs.
Faux Stone and Brick PVC Siding Panels
Along with the conventional appearance of clapboard siding, PVC siding panels are also available in patterns mimicking brick and stone at far less cost than the real thing to purchase and install initially as well as to maintain. The panels come in an endless variety of faux stone and stone layout patterns, from neatly piled stones or bricks to several random designs.
These faux panels have all the properties of the more traditional PVC siding panels but can add a completely different look to the home and may be a better choice for a home’s particular architectural style.
With so much to offer, PVC siding panels are a popular choice for home remodelers, whether the project is done by the homeowner themselves or hired out to a quality home remodeling contractor.