You’re juggling a lot of tasks in your life. Whether you’re trying to find a work/life balance or have your hands in many activities, many homeowners prefer the easy option of exterior maintenance. If you’re under the impression that low maintenance means lower beauty standards, we’re here to set the record straight! These are three fantastic low-maintenance exterior options for your home.
Vinyl Replacement Windows
Wood window frames are the traditional choice for windows in Indiana and Michigan. Wood is a beautiful material option, but it has major downfalls in appearance and performance. If window frames are left untreated, they begin to fade, peel, and chip away over the years. In the worst cases of moisture damage, wood window frames can even rot! This also has an immediate impact on performance.
Today, vinyl is the most popular material for window replacement in the country. Vinyl replaced wood window frames because it’s much more cost-effective and easier to maintain. These windows also come in a large array of stylistic options that do nothing but boost your curb appeal, no matter the architecture of your home.
Vinyl Siding
Next in line for low-maintenance exterior options is vinyl siding replacement. Like wood windows, wood exterior siding was one of the original choices for the home. Unfortunately, wood siding presents as many headaches as wood window frames: peeling paint, fading wood stain colors, and even wood rot!
Vinyl siding is a terrific investment to make for your home. Not only does it provide an average 70% return on investment, but it also looks beautiful for decades without the hassle of sanding or painting. Who wants to spend days upkeeping your vinyl siding, anyway?
The only maintenance this exterior might require is washing down from atmospheric dirt. Just mix a 70/30 solution of water and vinegar and scrub down with a brush you’d use to wash a car. It’s that easy!
Fiberglass Doors
By now, you should already know that wood siding products are a lot of upkeep. Fiberglass is the alternative door replacement for wood, providing you with a lifetime of beauty and little-to-no maintenance.
Fiberglass looks just like real wood except it’s designed with reinforced skin. This makes it impressively durable against dents, dings, and scratches. You can also make it look like a real wood door by choosing a wood stain option.
Get Low-Maintenance Exterior Upgrades
Many of us are busy in one way or another. Make life easier by choosing high-quality yet easy-to-maintain windows, doors, and siding. Contact Energy Efficient Replacements now to get started.
