What Looks Good for Skirting a Home?

Wood Skirting

• Wood skirting is generally thicker than other types of skirting so it will provide better insulation. In addition, you can stain or paint the wood skirting to match the exterior of your home. However, the wood requires regular maintenance to protect it against damage or rot. If the wood skirting is not properly sealed, water damage and deterioration will occur.

Vinyl Skirting

• Vinyl is the cheaper option for home skirting and is also easy to install. The vinyl material is easy to care for and requires little maintenance. Vinyl skirting is available in a myriad of colors, which allows you to match it to the exterior of your home. However, vinyl skirting is thin and does not provide the amount of insulation that wood skirting does.

Metal Skirting

• Metal skirting is typically more expensive than vinyl and provides the same, if not more, insulation than vinyl. In addition, metal skirting is more rigid than vinyl and is less likely to blow off the home. You can easily add insulation to the metal skirting to provide a better barrier against wind. The metal skirting can be painted to match your home’s exterior.

Faux Stone Skirting

• Skirting designed to look like faux stone is typically made from plastic. Faux stone skirting gives your home the look of real stone without the expensive price tag. This type of skirting is available in various panel sizes that are attached to the base of your mobile home. Faux stone skirting is fairly delicate and can become damaged if it's accidentally struck by a lawnmower or weed eater.