Most of the risk is to pvc production workers not following proper protection guidelines says michael.
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It also resists rot and insects making it a very low maintenance.
Some vinyl siding comes in 16 foot or longer lengths to reduce the number of seams on long unbroken walls.
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Figure on 20 squares and 5 000 to 10 000 in labor for a typical 2 300 square foot house.
In general though any harm vinyl siding may pose to people or the environment is small.
Vinyl siding is made from polyvinyl chloride pvc.
Vinyl is also one of the most affordable siding choices which may be why it s the most popular.
Foam backing besides making vinyl siding more rigid foam backing adds insulation.
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The average cost nationwide to install vinyl siding on a house is 14 359 according to remodeling.
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It is colored during manufacturing and never needs to be painted or stained.