Consumer Reports Vinyl Siding Issue

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Consumer reports vinyl siding issue.

Consumer reports first tests of vinyl siding in more than a decade reveal the brands that offer the most protection at the best price. Prices listed are per square 100 square feet. Extra long panels some vinyl siding comes in 16 foot or longer lengths to reduce the number of seams on long unbroken walls. Consumer reports discusses the potential risks of vinyl siding to the environment and health.

Add color and detail and protect your home from the elements with siding. Some of these cracks may not be noticeable unless you get up close but others may result in large pieces of the siding coming away in the form of a hole. This article also appeared in the may 2020 issue of. Previously had 19 years of vinyl that was ok but we never loved it.

The best vinyl siding has a double layer mounting hem which provides stronger attachment and better resistance to high winds than does a single layer hem. We interviewed 4 contractors and chose infinity who. When the vinyl gets cold enough any impact against it will cause it to fracture or crack. We test vinyl and plastic shingle and shake siding.

This in turn allows moisture to infiltrate. The health risk to consumers and the environment is generally low except under extreme conditions. Vinyl siding has other issues in cold climates as well. View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the.