So it’s time to replace your home siding, how do you go about finding a good company to install my vinyl siding, what do I look for and who can I trust.

These are all great questions and will take some work on you the homeowner’s part.

You can start by asking relatives, friends and co-workers if they have purchased any home improvements and if so who did you use and how did it go. Check with your local Better Business Bureau, go online and check google, yelp and other review sites for companies with positive reviews.

Once you’ve narrowed it down to 2 or 3 companies with good reviews from all of the above, then visit those companies’ websites, and see if they have showrooms, double check their BBB records and then pick up the phone or sign up online for an appointment.

Once you schedule an appointment with a company here is what you should expect:

A conformation phone call and or email confirming the date and time of your appointment

A company representative that should be on time

Give the company representative plenty of time to actually inspect the project and get actual measurements with a tape measure to get accurate square footage. Some homes can take 30-45 minutes just to get accurate measurements depending on the size and style.

It is important to be confident you are working with a company whose installers are highly trained, qualified, and experienced. This is why the Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) offers a Certified Installer Program. Installers who complete this program are designated as VSI Certified Siding Installers, ensuring that they will be able to get your job done right.

Another requirement is the material also needs to be certified by the VSI for color retention, longevity of the panel and extended warranties for your peace of mind and comfort.

Choosing a VSI certified contractor means the job will get done right.

Why You Should Choose a VSI Certified Siding Installer

What does VSI Certification entail?

In order to become a VSI Certified installer, contractors must complete the Vinyl Siding Institute’s Certified Installer Program. This program requires both classroom training as well as the successful completion of a written examination. During classroom training, installers are thoroughly exposed to industry-approved vinyl siding installation techniques. Anchored in the industry standard, ASTM D4756, the training program gives installers the skills and knowledge to properly install vinyl siding as well as accessories.

In order to pass the program, certified installers will have proven their ability to:

Properly fasten siding in a way that allows siding to stay straight and secure during normal expansion and contraction.

Prevent water infiltration by properly preparing doors, windows, and other possible water entry points.

Ensure a beautiful finished product by paying attention to details.

To qualify as a VSI Certified Installer, vinyl siding contractors must possess at least 2 years of installation experience, attend the VSI Certified Vinyl Siding Institute’s Certified Installer Program, and successfully pass the VSI Certified Installer exam. To ensure that VSI-Certified Installers stay up-to-date on the latest standards and trends, all installers must be re-certified every 3 years through VSI. By hiring a VSI Certified Installer, you can be confident that your vinyl siding will be installed in congruence with all of the latest industry standards, ensuring a beautiful finished product that is meant to last.




Install new siding with Midwest Construction

To learn more about installing new vinyl siding to your home, give Midwest Construction a call. We’ve been installing new siding in all of Iowa and Southern Minnesota for nearly 60 years, since 1958. We’re certified by the Vinyl Siding Institute, and we’re also a Progressive Foam Preferred Platinum Contractor and that delivers extra benefits for homeowners! Lifetime warranty on the thermal performance of the insulated foam, lifetime delamination warranty and 10 year labor warranty, all additional from Progressive Foam!

For all of your exterior home improvement needs: Contact us today at 1-800-383-1058 or visit our website at: www.mwcinc.com

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