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You will need to decide for your self.
Vinyl
pros: Easy to install, can be cost effective as it comes in various grades, low maintenance, can be easily repaired.
Cons: Is vary brittle in cold weather, tends to attract dust and becomes dirty more quickly (but can be pressure washed with little effort). will fade and if repair is necessary after 10 or so years would be impossible to match.
Cement board
Pros: is very durable, easy to install with proper tools, provides more sound deadening than vinyl, low maintenance with high quality paint.
Cons: may need repainting, not as easy to repair as vinyl (but can be painted to match) usually more costly than vinyl products.
What else can I help you with?
What is cement board siding and is it better than vinyl?
Cement board siding last longer than other types of siding. It is strong and sturdy also resistant to fire, insects, rot and heat. In the beginning it may cost more but it will be a greater benefit than other types of siding.
How can cement siding save me money?
A great cost saving advantage of cement siding is that it is very low maintenance. Unlike wood or vinyl siding, cement siding is very durable and stands up well to changes in temperature and humidity.
Can you remove cement from vinyl siding?
If the cement is not too old, try water and a soft scrub brush.
How much to side a house?
Check out siding4u as an easy calculator for vinyl siding, cement board siding, cedar siding, etc..
Is vinyl siding better for certain climates?
Vinyl siding is actually good for all climates. I used to install vinyl siding for a living, and believe it or not, it can help to insulate your house and also prevent water damage.
Q: Is vinyl siding better than wood siding?
A: Yes! Vinyl siding is more affordable, requires less maintenance, and is resistant to pests and moisture, unlike wood siding, which can rot, warp, or attract termites.
What are the benefits of alcoa vinyl siding?
Alcoa vinyl siding is both durable and affordable while providing a moisture barrier to your home. You can locate information on alcoa vinyl siding at http://www.vinylsidingoptions.com/vinyl-siding-manufacturers/alcoa-vinyl-siding/
Are vinyl siding better then weather board?
Here is my personal opinion, I like the vinyl siding for its color fastness and longevity, but it does not look that great specially the trim. So when we rebuilt our house (Hudson Valley, NY) 15 years ago I specified red vinyl siding with white wood trim and corner board. I still looks great and no weather related problems, but we have had to re paint the wood trim once (3-4 years ago).
Is plastic siding cheeper than vinyl siding?
There the same thing. Vinyl siding is a PVC plastic resin siding.
Will vinyl siding increase the value of a house?
Yes. Remodeling Magazine list the cost vs. value for each region of the United States. FOr the northeast I know that Vinyl siding has a cost recoup value of 86.0% , Fiber Cement is 90.7% and Foam- Backed Vinyl is 84.9%
What are the options for new siding on my house?
Vinyl siding is a great option to use for your home. It is light weight, easy to clean, and better priced. If you would like to keep your home looking like wood without actually using wood, fiber cement siding would be best to use.
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