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It’s time to paint your house again. So naturally, before you hire a painter, it’s time to think about vinyl siding. If you have been considering vinyl siding for your next home improvement, there are some things you should know.

At Regal Home Improvement, we are your local Richmond expert in vinyl siding. We have some tips for you when it comes time to shopping around for vinyl siding for your home:

• Select the color and style of your vinyl siding carefully. You will live with it for a long time.
• It is not a good time to be cheap when buying vinyl siding. Cheap vinyl siding is thin and it does not hold up well to extreme temperatures. Invest in good quality vinyl siding; it makes a difference.
• Vinyl siding comes in a large variety of thicknesses, material compositions and locking systems. Because there are so many different decisions to make, rely on the advice of an expert.
• Check the warranty on your vinyl siding. Does it come with a warranty on both the product and the installation? Remember to ask this question.
• Hire a reputable contractor to install your vinyl siding. This is not a do-it-yourself project.

Installing vinyl siding on your home is one of the most popular home improvements to make. In many cases, it drastically improves the look of old worn out siding and is guaranteed to reduce the maintenance associated with typical wood or cedar siding. If you have been thinking about vinyl siding for your home, Regal Home Improvement has ten reasons to install vinyl siding on your home:

Replace your rotten and warped wood easily with vinyl siding and trim.

Vinyl siding is constructed to prevent fading.

Vinyl siding is made to look like real wood.

Vinyl siding is durable and built to withstand most weather conditions.

There is a variety of colors and styles to to choose from.

Vinyl siding is low maintenance – clean it once a year to keep it looking new.

Most vinyl siding on the market has a limited life time warranty.

Vinyl siding will save you money because you won’t have to paint your house again.

Installation can take as little as 3 to 7 days depending on the square footage of your home.

Vinyl siding will increase the value of your home.

Spring is coming and you will want to enjoy more time outside. It is time now to spruce up the exterior of your home. At Regal Home Improvement we believe that part of getting ready for spring should be to clean your vinyl siding in order to keep it looking as clean and as new as the day you had it installed.

What should you use when cleaning vinyl siding? The best cleaning solution is a simple mixture of mild soap with water. Dishwashing liquid is the best cleaner to use because it is mild, it contains degreaser, and it won’t harm any of your plants. Pour 1/8 cup of mild dishwashing liquid in a three-gallon bucket and add warm water. After getting your supplies together and making the solution, rinse the vinyl siding using a garden hose with a nozzle. Scrub it using a long-handled soft brush. Make sure you use one that is soft and won’t scratch the vinyl siding. It is a good idea to clean one section of vinyl siding at a time and rinse it well before you move on to the next section.

You should be able to wash your house with a brush if it is a single story home. For a two-story house, a high-pressure washer is a great solution for getting those high areas. Use caution with this tool, because too much water pressure can actually cause damage to the vinyl siding. When used properly, it can save time and make your job easier.