Comments on: Wood vs. Vinyl: The great debate http://manolohome.com/2008/05/17/wood-vs-vinyl-the-great-debate/ Practical Lifestyle Advice for Homemakers and Home Owners Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:35:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Never teh Bride http://manolohome.com/2008/05/17/wood-vs-vinyl-the-great-debate/#comment-910 Never teh Bride Tue, 20 May 2008 12:25:14 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2008/05/17/wood-vs-vinyl-the-great-debate/#comment-910 We are close-ish to the ocean, Emily, but I'm prepared for that. My mom used to paint houses professionally and was giving me all the choice advice. We've been peeking at the wood shingles in various places around the house, and they seem to be in good condition. We're not going to attempt a pull job unless we can be reasonably sure that what's underneath will need a little painting and sanding and possible a few shingle replacements. I'm not Bob Vila over here! We are close-ish to the ocean, Emily, but I’m prepared for that. My mom used to paint houses professionally and was giving me all the choice advice. We’ve been peeking at the wood shingles in various places around the house, and they seem to be in good condition. We’re not going to attempt a pull job unless we can be reasonably sure that what’s underneath will need a little painting and sanding and possible a few shingle replacements. I’m not Bob Vila over here!

]]> By: Emily http://manolohome.com/2008/05/17/wood-vs-vinyl-the-great-debate/#comment-898 Emily Mon, 19 May 2008 19:48:51 +0000 http://manolohome.com/2008/05/17/wood-vs-vinyl-the-great-debate/#comment-898 There was wood under our crumbling asphalt siding. Unfortunately, it was in a really bad state due to said siding being installed in addition to insulation being forced down the exterior walls. So, vinyl siding it was. The other thing to keep in mind is your proximity to the ocean; if you're close, that salt air can really do a number on paint jobs. There was wood under our crumbling asphalt siding. Unfortunately, it was in a really bad state due to said siding being installed in addition to insulation being forced down the exterior walls. So, vinyl siding it was.

The other thing to keep in mind is your proximity to the ocean; if you’re close, that salt air can really do a number on paint jobs.

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