At first vinyl siding was prone to cracking and warping but advances in the 1970s reengineered the product to make it much as it is today weatherproof insect proof fade resistant and under.
How fast does vinyl siding fade.
How to brighten up faded vinyl siding.
This makes the color become chalky.
The fast fading vinyl siding that was common years ago has been replaced with more colorfast products.
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The color and luster fade from exposure to sun and harsh.
Time and weather will also alter the gloss of your vinyl siding.
It takes a long time to happen here in nj but in nevada this could be an issue in just a few years.
Vinylboost by handyman labs is a powerful inexpensive product that restores the colour and luster of vinyl siding.
Vinyl siding is durable and holds up well with sun exposure weathering and outdoor elements but it can fade over time.
There is a perception that because of fading you cannot use dark colors or they will bleach out into a pastel wash.
Depending on the quality of vinyl you buy expect some fading after five years or so.
If a panel is damaged the new replacement panel might not be an exact match.
This additive inhibits fading to prevent noticeable color changes from year to year.
When vinyl siding gets really cold it becomes much stiffer.
To ensure that you get the best colorfastness look for siding that contains titanium dioxide.
The only thing to do is make sure you have a good quality vinyl siding installed when you have it replaced.
In really cold areas cracking is even worse of a problem.
Over the years the vinyl siding on your home is subjected to a number of natural punishments.
One common question about vinyl siding is whether it will fade.
Choose low maintenance siding colors that are least likely to fade.
Over time in direct sunlight vinyl siding will first fade and then eventually crack.
The only way to remedy this problem is to put a vinyl type coating over the steel to protect the finish.
It will actually rub away from the siding and onto your hands or clothes if you brush up too close to it.