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There are several advantages to both vinyl and aluminum siding. Both are easy to clean and maintain. Both can be installed for about the same price. Vinyl however lasts for about 50 years and since the color is built in, it won't be lost due to scratching.
Aluminum siding's color is baked on. If aluminum is scratched, the color will be removed leaving a shiny streak. Vinyl siding is made at a thickness of.04 inches to.046 inches, while aluminum siding is usually around.019 inches thick.
Aluminum siding can be carefully repainted if needed, however vinyl will never need repainting and it is not recommended to even try. Because vinyl siding is about twice the thickness of aluminum, it is more durable and is a better overall insulation for your home.
With vinyl you're entire home will have that complete wrap around insulation effect. You can also decide to purchase a fully insulation backed option. This insulation makes it more solid and resistant to dings, cracks and being torn off of your home by strong winds.
Aluminum siding doesn't expand and contract due to extreme temperature changes like vinyl does. Vinyl siding can also become hard to work with in the winter months as it gets brittle and stiff due to the cold winter weather. Aluminum siding keeps its same properties year round and is rarely effected by temperature changes.
It is a common practice however to use vinyl siding for the main part of your homes structure and then cap off the ends of the job around doors and windows with aluminum since it can be bent and formed into different shapes.
Vinyl siding comes in a very wide variety of colors. You'll be sure and find the exact color to match your style and personality. You can easily match any existing color and you can even buy vinyl siding in a red brick color if your house has a brick porch or brick steps.
Okay, We've looked at the differences between the two. Now here's a short recap of what we've learned. Vinyl siding's color is built in the siding so it won't scratch off like aluminum siding can.
Vinyl siding lasts for 50 years and longer. Aluminum siding doesn't contract and expand with different temperatures and can be bent and shaped into to pieces to finish off door spaces and windows. The choice is yours, chances are you'll choose a combination of both.
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