Overview to Vinyl Siding

If you're like most homeowners, you're probably struggling with a very important question: What can be done to improve the appearance and durability of your home's exterior?

Maybe you're tired of dealing with peeling paint and rotting clapboards. And you wonder: Will another coat of paint really hide the weather-worn condition of your wood siding? And even if it can, is it worth the cost? Or maybe you're thinking about replacing warped hardboard siding...or getting rid of dated asphalt or asbestos siding...or giving a fresh contemporary look to masonry walls.

Is vinyl siding the way to go? Absolutely, in every case.

Vinyl siding's outstanding features and benefits have made it the most popular siding material in America today. it's the material of choice on new luxury homes...and the first choice for remodeling projects large and small. Plus vinyl siding offers flexible design options that make it ideal for contemporary homes...and for stately, century-old Victorians. What's more, vinyl siding provides a wide range of colors, plenty of trim options, almost no maintenance and excellent, lasting value. Of course, it's easy to get excited about the benefits vinyl siding provides. But to make an informed decision, you have to have the facts too.

How does vinyl siding compare with other siding materials?

In a way, it's almost no contest. When compare on the basis of initial cost, maintenance costs, appearance, durability and value, vinyl siding is clearly superior.

• Wood Siding: Initial costs vary; premium clapboard installations are expensive, hardboard installations less so (but hardboard is also less durable). Both need frequent, costly maintenance.

• Metal Siding: Moderately expensive. less maintenance than woods, but it can be costly to repair dents and scratches. Appearance less than premium.

• Brick and Stone: Very costly to install, plus needs periodic mortar repairs. Appearance and durability typically better than average.

• Stucco: Costly to apply. Less durable than brick or stone, and repairs are costly. Appearance dependent on applicator skills

• Fiber Cement: More affordable than wood clapboard, but requires expensive painting to maintain appearance. Joints must be caulked regularly or moisture stains will develop.

• Premium Vinyl: The superior choice for low maintenance, high value and outstanding beauty.

Priced to fit most homeowner budgets. Window World of the Ozarks offer a broad range of vinyl siding products, so you can choose one that's easily affordable. Whichever you choose, you can expect the highest quality and lasting beauty.

Easy maintenance. ComfortWorld vinyl siding never needs painting or staining. And because it doesn't chip, peel, dent or rot, you can forget costly repairs. To maintain a like-new appearance, just rinse occasionally with a garden hose.

Warranty-backed. You can count on getting all the quality you paid for, because ComfortWorld vinyl sidings are backed by a strong lifetime limited warranty.

Outstanding beauty. ComfortWorld premium vinyl sidings provide all the beauty of expensive wood sidings. You can choose from smooth or grained surfaces; rich, low-gloss colors; variety of classic siding profiles. Plus low-maintenance trim products add to both the beauty and value of your home.

Isn't it less costly to just repaint my home?

If you plan to move the next several years, the is probably "yes". But if you plan to stay in your home longer than that, the calculations favor vinyl siding. The reason is simple: vinyl siding is a one-time investment. Painting, on the other hand, must be done on a regular basis - usually every three to five years.

A vinyl siding installation is typically more expensive than paint, but that's only true when the calculations are limited to single, immediate decision. But to do those calculations realistically, you have to consider that vinyl siding is a lasting investment, whereas painting is a continual costs. Every five years or so, you're going to pay as much or more to maintain your exterior walls.

The math is simple: If you plan to stay in your home for more than three to five years, more than likely you'll save money by investing in vinyl siding. So vinyl siding is by far the better long-term value.

What exterior design options do I have?

You can choose from different siding profiles, including decorative accent panels, wide and narrow panel exposures, horizontal and vertical installations, smooth and wood-grain textures, plus a wide range of popular colors.

And you can add distinctive details with ComfortWorld's extensive collection of trim and accessories for windows, doors, corners, eaves, porch ceilings, overhangs and other accent areas. Vinyl siding may also be used with just about any other exterior building material - brick, stone, stucco, natural cedar and more.

It is that easy being green

It's easier than you imagine to go green when it comes to your home. Perhaps when you think of green building, it requires installing solar panels and building with products derived entirely from recycled materials. Actually, it's as simple as choosing a quality vinyl siding, such as ComfortWorld Premium Siding Systems.

The U.S. Green Building Council has established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System to encourage and accelerate green building practices across the building industry. LEED for Homes is the nationally accepted benchmark for design and construction in the housing market. According to LEED for Homes, there are several criteria that make a home green: energy efficiency (the home uses less energy and natural resources), material selection, and an indoor environmental quality that is healthier and more comfortable to the occupants than traditional building products (i.e., less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins, and reduces outside noise). ComfortWorld Premium Siding Systems is the smart choice when considering Green building practices because it meets the high standards and criteria set by LEED.

With ComfortWorld insulated vinyl siding, you'll use less energy and save more money

Choose ComfortWorld Siding for beauty and energy efficiency. the same properties that make it impact and dent-resistant make it insulate as well. This means your home will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer therefore using less energy year-round.

Fewer Resources to Maintain; Less waste, more product

Many non-vinyl siding options require painting, sealing, staining, or cleaning with chemicals that can be toxic or harmful. Over the life of a home, these products can have a cumulative and potentially harmful impact on the environment. With ComfortWorld Premium Siding Systems you eliminate these products from entering the waste stream. And because ComfortWorld Siding is made from synthetic and reusable resources, you are not contributing to the depletion of our forest ecosystems. Less waste is created with ComfortWorld Siding during manufacturing. Scrap and off-spec material is reprocessed into new vinyl products meaning almost zero waste.

Be eco-friendly. Choose Vinyl.

Vinyl siding is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED for Homes program as an environmentally preferable product. Here are a few reasons why:

• Insulated siding adds substantial energy efficiency to wall systems

• Vinyl is lightweight, so less energy is consumed during transportation compared to other, heavier materials.

• Vinyl siding provides outstanding economic performance when evaluating costs associated with life-cycle stages, from raw material to waste management.

• Information from the National Association of Home Builders indicates vinyl siding should last a lifetime, therefore it will not need to be replaced, reducing the need for new materials

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