Better Than Wood Siding

Vinyl siding costs way less than lp smartside engineered wood siding.

Better than wood siding.

Of the two siding materials vinyl is much less expensive than wood. 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. When it s time to replace your home s exterior siding two of the most popular options you ll encounter are wood and fiber cement. Notice how flat the vinyl shingles appear.

This house above has vinyl shingles on the top section and wood shingles on the lower portion. This explains why it s used by most homeowners looking to renovate their homes on a budget. Although vinyl siding is most popular vinyl shingles vinyl shakes are also available. Homeowners have used wood siding for centuries but fiber cement siding is a newer alternative that has its own set of characteristics.

Vinyl siding costs around 2 a square foot installed while wood costs around 7 on average. Cedar impressions shingles and shakes are made of high quality polymer and does not rot or absorb moisture. The wood shingles although in need of painting still provide better character to the home.