 | Art Bryan
is president and owner of Southwestern Remodeling Contractors, Inc. Art started Southwestern Remodeling Contractors in 1970. Southwestern is a fully-licensed residential and commercial licensed general contractor in Wichita and the surrounding counties. Art has been a member of the Wichita Area Home Builders Association and the National Remodel Council since 1974. In mid-2000 Southwestern received the distinction of being named one of the "Top 25 Most Diversified Remodeling Companies in the United States.” Southwestern is listed as the 84th Top Remodeler in the country by Qualified Remodeling Magazine. Art can be contacted at his office at (316) 263-1239, fax at (316) 263-6230, or you can e-mail him at ARTSWR@aol. Com |
Home Improvement
2002-10-01 12:20:00
Masonite vs. vinyl
: Our house is 23 years old. It is brick at the bottom and painted redwood at the top which now needs replacing due to time and weathering. I was thinking of using vinyl siding and trim until someone told me that most large homes use Masonite. I need to know which will look better and is the most cost efficient.
Art Bryan
Question: Our house is 23 years old. It is brick at the bottom and painted redwood at the top which now needs replacing due to time and weathering. I was thinking of using vinyl siding and trim until someone told me that most large homes use Masonite. I need to know which will look better and is the most cost efficient. Answer: The best is Vinyl siding. Even if it costs a little more at first, you'll save money in the long run. Not having to paint your home over and over in the years to come will save you money. And for a small extra cost your contractor can add Vinyl siding that has insulation built in. This will help lower the cost of heating and cooling your home.Your home will have a nice finished look for many years to come.
