Vinyl Siding Restoration on Rental Property

[Nicholas S.]

Hi guys & gals.  Need advice: I've have a single family home, rental property, built in 2004, in the Carolinas.  Vinyl siding is starting to look oxidated, and getting a porousness to it.  Just had it powerwashed and looks clean now but is a bit dingy and dull and seems to be a little more susceptible to mold because of it's age.

My painter guy ( true pro with a real company - known for years - and whom I trust very much ) tells me he can restore it with a clear product  (SEAL KRETE original)  that will last 5 plus years and make the siding look great!  Plus greatly reduce mold build up.  Cost is about $2400 to mask and spray the whole house with 2 coats.

But I've just signed a new 1 year lease with a new tenant so I'm not feeling the ROI is there to have it restored with this clear rejuvenating sealant at this stage.

If I do wait however, I'm looking at increased cost to clean again, and cleaning will need to be done more often in the interim due to quick mold build up.

I take my maintenance seriously, and have always been able to rent my home out quickly because I keep it very nice, but this seems like a bad ROI.. What are your thoughts?

[Thomas S.]

If it's rented cosmetic upgrades are a waste of money. If Seal Krete only lasts 5 years it is a waste of money. Vinyl siding should last almost indefinitely requiring little than cleaning.

I would power wash it every 10 years or so.