{"id":338,"date":"2019-12-11T10:41:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2019-12-11T10:41:47","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:41:47","slug":"the-effects-of-frigid-temperatures-on-vinyl-siding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelsiding.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/11\/the-effects-of-frigid-temperatures-on-vinyl-siding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Effects of Frigid Temperatures on Vinyl Siding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"the-effects-of-frigid-temps-on-vinyl-siding-spotless-seamless-exteriors-1024x683\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Minnesota homeowners know that northern climates are tough on the home. In optimal weather conditions, most siding products perform well, but some just can\u2019t withstand the frozen tundra. Read on to learn the effects of frigid temperatures on vinyl siding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vinyl is a type of plastic, and as such, is sensitive to temperature changes. Vinyl siding can become brittle and is prone to cracking in low temperatures. The material contracts in cold environments and expands when the weather warms up. If your house siding is compromised during the winter months, you may have costly water damage come spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vinyl siding panels overlap and interlock, resulting in more than 130 seams on the average home. Visible seams may present a gateway for moisture, which will eventually rot the walls of your home. When put to the test with wind, hail, and snow, vinyl won\u2019t perform as well as other cladding materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strong winds are tough on any home, but particularly on vinyl siding. Vinyl cladding is lightweight and could lift off and be ripped from the home. In addition, missing sections are hard to replace, particularly if the siding color has faded with age and from exposure to the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Better Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Properly installed steel siding can put your mind at ease with its many benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n\n