Siding Type |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Solid Wood Siding |
- strong
- classic appearance
- versatile
- can be stained or painted
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- expensive
- high maintenance
- susceptible to rot, split, mold, and mildew
- susceptible to insects
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Fiber Cement |
- durable
- strong
- resists moisture damage and termites
- non-combustible
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- heavy
- requires regular maintenance
- expensive
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Vinyl Siding |
- many colors and styles
- attractive
- maintenance free except for periodic cleaning
- extremely durable
- doesn´t rot, dent, or flake
- realitively inexpensive
- easily repaired
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- may fade over time
- wavey if not installed properly
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Aluminum Siding |
- imitates wood look better than vinyl
- no painting required
- clean appearance
- fireproof
- low maintenance
- long life span
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- moderately expensive
- can be scratched and dented
- subject to weather damage
- higher insurance cost
- difficult to repair
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Steel Siding |
- imitates wood look better than vinyl
- no painting required
- clean appearance
- fireproof
- low maintenance
- long life span
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- moderately expensive
- can be scratched and dented
- cut edges may rust
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