Vinyl Siding Historic Homes

Discover how a vinyl siding company relied on the design versatility and performance benefits of vinyl to restore a historic home.

Vinyl siding historic homes. Vinyl siding looks beautiful on historic homes. The 1970 s years looks ok only from a distance let s put abitibi on everything now what. If you have an historic house you are likely asking yourself the same question. Aluminum and vinyl siding on historic buildings the appropriateness of substitute materials for resurfacing historic wood frame buildings.

For those contemplating having a house re sided tom recommends finding a contractor who specializes in old house work not just in vinyl siding and insisting that all the architectural details remain in place. The national park service s preservation brief no. 8 explains that the materials of a historical building contribute to its historical fabric noting that preservation of a building or district and its historical character is based on the assumption that the retention of historical materials and features and their craftsmanship are of. If you are lucky enough to live in a home built back in the 1800 s or early 1900 s you know the value that comes with old world craftsmanship and quality construction.

In recent years there have been reports of termite infestations in traditionally colder locations. Here is why you should consider vinyl siding replacement for your historic home. The decision to replace damaged wood cladding with new vinyl or cement board siding should be weighed carefully so you don t run afoul of any local rules or regulations pertaining to the preservation of historical buildings. Myers revised by gary l.

Since aluminum and vinyl sidings are typically marketed as home improvement items they are frequently applied to buildings in need of maintenance and repair. The siding started to literally fall off the house.