Through the Vinyl Siding Institute's (VSI's) Certified Installer program, one of Home Visions Inc.'s most experienced professionals, Josh Spence, received thorough training on proper, industry-approved vinyl siding installation techniques.  VSI's certification process involves a combination of classroom training, hands-on instruction and a written test given by a VSI Certified Trainer.  Candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience.

Take a look at some of our recent siding work here.

Each VSI Certified Installer must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to properly install vinyl siding and accessories, based on the industry standard, ASTM D4756 (Practice for the Installation of Vinyl Siding).  When you hire a company certified through VSI's program, you can be confident that they know how to:

-Correctly fasten the siding to allow for vinyl's normal expansion and contraction properties and keep it straight and secure on the wall.
-Properly prepare the area around doors, windows and other openings to prevent water infiltration.
-Pay attention to the details that will give your home a beautiful appearance that will last over time.

We are proud of Josh for successfully completing the training and earning this distinct certification.  This training translates well to our customers when specific questions arise during the process of a replacement siding project.


 

Vinyl siding nowadays is not simply to nail vinyl siding in place of old aluminum siding.  There are many choices, colors, styles, finishing touches and accessories that go along with a vinyl siding project that should all receive equal consideration when making the decision and the investment to start replace a home's "exterior jacket".

There really are no limits to the unique personality you can create for your home with decorative trim and accessories.  Home Visions can help you make the choices that fit your style and your budget.  Get a free quote today!

Some examples include:

Polymer Shakes and Shingles
Cedar Impressions family of cedar style shingles is the ideal choice for the natural wood look.  Perfect for accents or whole house applications, the True-Texture finish is available in perfection shingles and rough-split shakes.

Vinyl Carpentry
A complete line of pre-formed decorative accents and trim pieces, Vinyl Carpentry components add distinction to winodws, doors, corners, gables and frieze boards.  From crown and cornice moldings, to corner blocks and rosettes, lineals and much more, all Vinyl Carpentry products are availabe in CertainTeed's industry-leading color palette.

Restoration Millwork
It looks and feels like top-grade lumber, but it is actually cellular PVC.  This means it can be cut, shaped, routed and milled with traditional woodworking tools to create unique, decorative designs.  The product can also be painted for a custom look.

You remember the song your leg bone is connected to your thigh bone and your thigh bone is connected to your hip bone, right?  Well, this song translates nicely to the exterior of your home because the windows are connected to the siding and the siding is connected to the gutters and the gutters are connected to the soffit and the soffit is connected to the roof.  And, guess what - like any fully functional human body - all of these things need to be in tandem with one another for them to provide maximum performance.

Let's take for example, the soffit.  In order to provide the best air flow system for your roof, the overhangs (soffit) of your home should be vented.  Some homes require the need to create air intake slots prior to installing the soffit.  If soffit is on the radar, there are other factors to consider as well concerning the fascia board and the gutters.

Another good example is the siding.  Deciding to replace vinyl siding prior to replacing the windows could be a mistake for several reasons.  Sill trim, j-channel and caulking is used during a siding project around windows and doors.  Installing a new window in new siding will undoubtedly cause the need to disrupt these features designed to seal the areas.

All of these items are connected to one another and although you can absolutely do exterior projects in stages it is best to make wise choices about the order in which you do them.

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