The ability of vinyl siding to circulate air when laid horizontally means it does not require rainscreens. A wide variety of colors, patterns, and finishes are also available, so it does not need to be painted.
What does “profile” mean in the context of siding? A board’s appearance – whether wide or narrow, beveled or not – determines the type of wood it is. Siding made of vinyl is available in many different profiles. What does a siding “profile” refer to? It refers to the way the boards look – whether wide, narrow, beveled, or with groves.