Steel and aluminum siding require more tools and are more difficult to install and because vinyl has become the material of choice throughout the U. S., these instructions can be followed very easily.

If you elect to have a company do the installation for you, you can follow along and know exactly what the installer is doing and why.

If you want to do the installation yourself but your home is complicated with many inside and outside corners and offsets, you might give this some thought. Even the most difficult job can be finished fairly easily once the basics are completed: starter course installed, and corner posts and J-channel in place around doors and windows.

If you have a local building department they will have a list of siding contractors. Call one who is reputable and get an estimate just for the above work. The work on most homes should not take over eight hours at $25 per hour. You can then finish the rest of the home yourself.

Siding suppliers also have a list of contractors. Just make sure to check references. If you live in a rural area, place a small ad in your local newspaper for an experienced siding contractor. You should get a good response.

Follow this same procedure if you have purchased the siding yourself and want the total job installed. If you do this go back and check your labor prices as were discussed earlier.

With all the above choices there is no reason you cannot have the most beautiful home in your neighborhood.

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