House siding washing and painting (Cary: neighborhood, vs, design)

[wpang]

Need to hire someone to wash and paint the vinyl siding of my house. Any recommendation near the Cary area? Thanks!

[m378]

Originally Posted by wpang

Need to hire someone to wash and paint the vinyl siding of my house. Any recommendation near the Cary area? Thanks!

Is the siding definitely vinyl? Vinyl is pretty rare around here, hardiplank and similar (or masonite on older homes) is much more common.

I may be wrong but I think it may be harder to find someone to paint vinyl, as I assume it doesn't stick as well.

[wpang]

I think it is close to hardiplank.
Is hardiplank easy to paint?

Thanks!

[m378]

Originally Posted by wpang

I think it is close to hardiplank.
Is hardiplank easy to paint?

Thanks!

Hardiplank is meant to be painted, whereas vinyl siding usually isn't.

If it's hardiplank you'll have a much easier time finding someone that will paint it.

[TarHeelNick]

Originally Posted by wpang

I think it is close to hardiplank.
Is hardiplank easy to paint?

Thanks!

Generally speaking; hardiplank (that is a brand; the actual material is known as fiber cement; kind a kleenex vs tissue relationship) is designed to be repainted eventually. I can honestly say I haven't heard of re-painting vinyl siding and don't know if that's "a thing". That being said; I'd dare say a significant majority of homes with vinyl siding in this area are well-past due for a good powerwashing (mine included )

To be sure; vinyl is definitely common throughout this area. The "big three" you'll see are vinyl, fiber-cement (Hardiplank) or Hardboard (Masonite). The latter two generally require repainting every several years.

If your home was built from about the mid/late 80s-mid 90s; tossop of it being masonite or vinyl siding. If the tops of nails/nail-holes are visible; it's hardboard/masonite.

If it was was built late 90s-mid/late 2000s; tossup of if it's vinyl/fiber-cement. Vinyl looks and feels "plastic"...fiber-cement/hardiplank looks a little more like wood; has a texture more like tough sheetrock.

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[m378]

One good way to find out if you have vinyl is to throw a golf ball at it Just kidding, do not do that.

[wpang]

From the description, I think it is fiber-cement.

[m378]

We haven't had to paint our house yet, but I've seen multiple in my neighborhood painted by Metcalf Painting and they all look great.

[wpang]

Great, Thanks! How about washing? Any company good for house washing?

[m378]

Originally Posted by wpang

Great, Thanks! How about washing? Any company good for house washing?

If you’re having the house painted, they will probably do it as part of the prep.