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We own a house in Larchmont, built in 1920. The paint is peeling off the wood clapboard siding. Do we get the house repainted (which we will have to do every 3-5 years) OR put on high-end vinyl siding? Will putting on vinyl siding actually devalue the home when we go to sell it? Hardiplank is another option, but it's quite expensive.
Hardiplank is expensive, but as a househunter, I *always* give extra points for a home with Hardiplank siding. I had it in a previous home and its great. It adds strength and insulation to your home, and it holds paint forever.
Vinyl, on the other hand, not so much... Think your instinct is correct that vinyl siding could reduce the value of a home, although I guess it's personal - it would certainly be a strike against a home to me.
We are in Larchmont and used Hardiplank. Unless you are in a lower end home or a raised ranch, you are killing resale putting up vinyl. It wasn't crazy expensive since vinyl used petroleum and costs more to make, whereas with Hardiplank you are paying for a lot of labor. Something else to think about...vinyl burns like heck and if there were ever a fire, the fumes would kill you before the smoke.
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Why not look within your community and see what is most prevaliant so the value won't be affected. Even with Hardiplank you would still need to be painting so what would that accomplish? Online queries shows every 3-5 yrs for painting same as you have now.
Hardiplank comes prepainted about 15 different colors and lasts a minimum of 15 years before needing to be painted.
And it looks good. Vinyl fades and looks awful if you are anywhere near trees and needs to be power washed annually in our area at least. It seems to get this green pollen or moss all over it.
BTW I believe our insurance dropped once we got it since it doesn't burn.
I would definitely use Hardiplank as well if you do not want to have the hassle of repainting every few years. It looks and feels more authentic when looking at a house that is nearly a century old, and the charm factor is a key component when looking at preserving resale value.
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If you decide to go with vinyl, make sure they do not put any seams in the middle of a plank. Tell them you want no visible seams.
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