Better Than Wood Siding

If budget is an important factor for the choice of siding then go for vinyl otherwise.

Better than wood siding.

Cedar is a pleasure to work with vs. Unlike wood they will not shrink and swell when in direct contact with water or relative humidity which causes peeling paint rot warp and cracking and require little maintenance. Better than logs maintenance free concrete log siding products are manufactured to be fire resistant bug and rodent resistant easy to install and maintenance free. Better than wood cedar impressions shingles and shakes are made of high quality polymer and does not rot or absorb moisture.

Real cedar siding with 4 inch lap adds 1 5 to the r rating of your exterior wall and the seams don t open up 3 8 of an inch like hardy plank does. Even better lp smart siding is available in a wide variety of styles to choose from including different color shades as well as rustic polished types. The lp wood siding is made to be more appealing than the traditional vinyl especially if you factor in its classic wood grain finish which a lot of homeowners want. Good quality wood siding can cost 250 more than vinyl siding of similar quality.

Wood siding is beautiful and classic but unfortunately a pain to keep up over the years. This is because wood siding can be easily disposed of and will not sit in landfills for years. Of the two materials wood is slightly better for the environment. Vinyl siding has a better cost recovery and will increase the value of your home for resale more than aluminum would.

Because vinyl siding has so many different styles and models you can spend less on vinyl siding than on any other material with engineered wood becoming more affordable. The cost difference between aluminum vs vinyl siding is very minimal. Part of this higher expense is the result of the material itself but it also has to do with the installation labor as well as the volume of trim and paint required to finish the siding. When harvested with good forest protection plans wood has a lower impact on the environment than vinyl.

Both should be painted or stained every 5 to 7 yrs. Hardy plank siding with wood grain looks fake and the smooth version is rough compared to real cedar siding.