I prefer aluminum. It's carefree and will last for the life of your house and is cheap and easy to install and is attractive.
siding $175 soffit $3 facia$!
The essential vinyl siding parts needed for a complete installation include siding panels, J-channels, corner posts, trim pieces, soffit panels, and fascia boards.
I usually get around $325 per 100 square feet for siding, soffit, trim, and to wrap all windows and doors
You could remove the brick and frame a wall on top of the brick ledge, even with the outside of the slab, then run your siding. You will also have to consider what to do with the brick frieze at the soffit.
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Storm Solution in St. Louis is one of the best company in St. Louis, Missouri. The place offers roofing, gutters & guards, siding, soffit, & fascia, and even windows and doors.
The best method for effectively cleaning siding using a siding cleaner is to first wet the siding, apply the cleaner according to the manufacturer's instructions, scrub the siding with a soft brush or cloth, and then rinse thoroughly with water.
I think the bonded Vinyl siding will provide the best insulation
Soffit
The best type of siding actual depends on climate. There are various types one of the types you may consider is vinyl siding. Be forewarned, vinyl siding isn't the most popular. No maintenance siding however, is good for resale value.