| If you have been considering the addition of gable | | | | impersonators do not provide the important traits |
| vents to your home then you may find some | | | | associated with "real wooden" gables and, when |
| interesting points in this article. There are really | | | | you stand back and look at your home, you will |
| only two options for gable vents, wood or vinyl. | | | | be able to tell that the cheaper versions of wood |
| There are a few differences to consider before | | | | gable vents are not the real thing. |
| making a decision on which material to choose for | | | | A wonderful advantage to installing wood gable |
| your gable vents. | | | | vents is that they will add a sense of character |
| Vinyl gable vents are inexpensive but this material | | | | to your home by adding depth and personality. |
| is one that is looked at as "you get what you pay | | | | Wooden gable vents are available in a variety of |
| for". The vinyl gable vents have a tendency to | | | | shapes and sizes and each come with trim that |
| look cheap and are not very weather resistant. | | | | will match your home's exterior or, can be used |
| The fact that you can save some money by | | | | to create a new statement all together. |
| installing the vinyl gable vents is nice but, it could | | | | Wooden products have offered a burst of |
| cost you more should they need to be replaced | | | | tradition for many generations, a flair that typically |
| sooner than expected. | | | | can not be created with other types of materials. |
| The other option for gable vents is wood. Wood | | | | Picture your home with gable vents that are |
| gable vents are inexpensive to install but they are | | | | arched or cathedral shaped. Their country charm |
| pricier than those made of vinyl. In addition to the | | | | and sophisticated curves will enhance the tone of |
| price you may look at the wooden gable vents | | | | your home and be the talk of the neighborhood. |
| and wonder if their durability is any better than | | | | The longevity of wooden gable vents is another |
| that of their vinyl competitors. So, should you | | | | reason for your consideration of purchase. |
| choose wood gable vents over vinyl? Contractors, | | | | Maintained wooden gable vents will survive |
| and consumers alike, believe that you should. | | | | changing weather conditions without warping and |
| Once you have made the decision to install gable | | | | with very little discoloration. There are a variety |
| vents made of wood what else should you | | | | of wood materials that not only withstand the |
| consider? Well, you need to consider the style of | | | | weather conditions but are also resistant to rot |
| your home. View your home from street level; | | | | and insect infestation. One such wood to consider |
| what you see is the first impression of what | | | | is cedar. |
| others see as well. An advantage to installing | | | | So as you ponder the choice between a vinyl and |
| wooden gable vents is that they will not cause | | | | wooden gable vent remember that your home is |
| degradation to the value of your home. In | | | | relying on you to make a decision that will |
| comparison, materials such as plastic or faux | | | | compliment its looks and last for a very long time. |
| wood will make your home look less valuable. | | | | And, when considering the costs, keep it in the |
| Also, remember to not choose products | | | | back of your mind that is it worth paying more |
| specifically made to resemble real wood. These | | | | for longevity, productivity, beauty, and charm. |