Differences between Vinyl Siding and Fiber Cement Siding

Vinly Siding Price
For any budget-minded homeowner, vinyl siding is a great option. Vinyl siding prices are economical. In terms of cost and performance, it is the all around best choice in siding. Without breaking your budget, it will improve the look of your home to make it attractive without you spending a fortune on it. It will increase the resale value of your home as it also protect and insulate it.

It is because of the value that vinyl siding can provide that results in it gaining popularity, with 32% of today’s market share. Vinyl siding is inexpensive, easy to maintain, and a reliable performer with a long lifespan. It is able to withstand all sort of weather, will not fade even with prolonged exposure to the sun and is resistant to moisture and acid rain. And it is the least bit appealing to bugs which is a weakness of wood siding.

Install Vinyl Siding for Energy Efficiency
To install vinyl siding, the surface preparation is critical. It is the time to seal energy leaks hence the surface to which the siding will be applied must be solid and smooth. Caulk all cracks around windows and doors at this time.

If you want to increase the energy efficiency, you may want to install foil faced foam sheathing at this time. Especially important if you are installing vinyl over an existing brick or wood sided house. If you are installing vinyl on a new house, be sure you have instructed your builder to install foil faced foam sheathing and an air/water infiltration barrier.

Fiber Cement Siding
No building material is completely fireproof. But homeowners can take precautions by installing non-combustible exterior as preventive measures.

However, the newest and currently best-received exterior siding alternative is fiber cement siding. Hardie Board Siding is one of the most popular brand of fiber cement siding now in North America. Research has shown that about 50% homeowners would have chosen fiber cement siding over vinyl had they been better informed.

Fiber cement siding is normally manufactured into a much thicker and more durable product than its vinyl counterparts. While this increased thickness will add more weight to your home, it will also provide more protection.

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