You have thought about adding gable
vents to the house for a
long time, but it seems like vinyl and wood are your only real options. Vinyl is inexpensive, but
it tends to really
look cheap, and you’ve been told that the material
won’t last as long in the
weather. However,
you aren’t sure about wooden
gable vents, either. While
not expensive
to install, they do tend to be pricier than vinyl, and you
don’t see how they
could really be that much better in terms of material, durability, and
longevity. Why are
wood gable vents
better than others?
When
considering if you should purchase a wood gable vent,
consider the style of your home first.
Stand back at the street level and eye your home. The style of the home is
the first impression
others get of it, too. If
you use
plastics or other faux wood gables, chances are good that they will
degrade the
value of the home. Some
products are
made to look like real wood, but in actuality they do not provide the
same
character traits that are important.
Standing there, you will be able to tell than they are not
wooden gable
vents and to many that matters.
If your home
is lacking in character, adding a wood gable
vent or two can add depth and personality to the home.
A variety of shapes can be purchased, each
with its own trim to match your home or to make a statement of its own. Wood offers traditional
charm that other
products simply can not match. Consider
an arched gable vent, for example, with its elegant curves. It definitely sets the
tone for the home.
Another reason
to consider wood is longevity. Depending
on what type of wood you purchase,
you will get a long life out of it.
A
good option is cedar gable vents.
Unlike
plastics or vinyl, they will weather well, without warping. Discolorations are easily
remedied. Many
vinyl need to be replaced after a short
amount of time due either to damage or to discoloration. Wood is resistant and
durable in even very
harsh winters and humid summers. Cedar
gable vents will withstand insects and rotting better than any other
wood
product on the market.
While non wood
gable vents are available on the market, many
people striving to provide the finishing details on their home will not
use
anything but authentic wood to complete it.
The character and beauty are worth paying slightly more
for.