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The New Home Essentials - Vinyl Siding and Mailboxes
Wed 12 Nov 2008 - 15:33
The New Home Essentials - Vinyl Siding and Mailboxes
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Budda_Oliver]Budda Oliver
The astute homeowner knows that the standards of a well-groomed house change with the passing of every generation. For some people, the size of a chimney and the length of the grass on one's lawn constituted the ultimate in social superiority, for other people, the size of one's car and the style of one's windows were the apex of home-owning chic. While it may be too early to tell just what exactly the new 'it' features of home-owning are, it is not too early to stake your claim as having the ultimate vinyl siding and mailbox on your street.
Certainly, no one would suggest that a new mailbox and an addition of siding will sky-rocket you to the top of the social food chain, just as no one would venture to guess that a new automobile will bring you the social satisfaction that you so desire, but one can with good conscience suggest that with new vinyl cladding and an artful mailbox, your house will be in a better position than it was before you had purchased these products.
The advantages of siding go beyond the basic aesthetic principles of sleekness and uniformity. Indeed, cladding adds a functional component that normal vinyl cladding simply cannot match in the form of its increased protection against fire damage. Normal vinyl siding has a propensity to catch fire during serious home fires, and can cause severe damage if left untreated for a sustained period of time. Cladding, on the other hand, is especially designed to be impervious to flame, and will shield itself against the threat of catching fire during the event of a home fire.
The practicality of siding aside, the aesthetics of vinyl cladding alone should cause you to pause and reflect on the exterior of your home. Consider this: when driving down a street, are you more or less impressed by brown stains, old age signs, and dents in the vinyl siding of your neighbors? Perhaps you do not try to pay too much attention to signs of disuse in the property of your friends. Fair enough. But consider this: do you consider it better or worse to have clean, dent-free, new vinyl siding? If the answer is 'better' you know full well the advantages that new vinyl siding can afford.
Equally important is the appearance of a well-kept mailbox. Many homeowners neglect to consider the aesthetic dimensions of what is traditionally considered an entirely functional object because of the much hidden nature of its being. Sure, there may be the occasional gimmick that is crafted in the shape of a cruise ship or a whale, but for the average homeowner, the mailbox is simply a utility.
Creative mailboxes notwithstanding, the key to keeping your mailbox functional and tasteful is to make sure that it does not fall into disrepair. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if it is fifteen years or older, you should seriously consider its condition. If you find that wear and tear is too great, do not hesitate to buy a new one. After all, in most cases, the mailbox is the first thing that a neighbor encounters when approaching your house.
These too oft-overlooked features of the overall home aesthetic can provide a spectacular boost to the look of your home if updated with care and thoughtfulness. Keep tabs on the condition of both your vinyl siding and your home front mailbox at regular intervals to ensure a well kept house.
Mr. Oliver is a marketing agent of Preferred Siding. The James Hardie Siding contractor provides the installment of fiber cement siding throughout the Northern Virginia area. For more information on their [http://www.preferredsiding.com/]Fiber Cement Siding please visit their website.
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