Types of Siding

What type of siding is best?

Many types of siding materials exist for your home. To help you decide which material is right for your house, use the chart below:

Brick or stone

Pros: Beautiful, Durable, Pest-Proof, Fire resistant, Low maintenance
Cons: Expensive, Time-consuming to install, Heavy weight, Expensive to repair

Stucco

Pros:Aesthetically pleasing, Low maintenance
Cons:Expensive, Easier to damage

Natural Wood (cedar, redwood, log, etc.)

Pros: Traditional look
Cons: Burns easily, Prone to pest infestation, Susceptible to mold, Needs a lot of maintenance, Expensive installation

Plywood

Pros: Less expensive, Fast installation
Cons: Burns easily, Prone to pest infestation, Susceptible to mold, Needs a lot of maintenance, Not as attractive

Hardboard

Pros: Less expensive, Fast installation
Cons: Susceptible to swelling, Recent bad publicity, Burns Easily, Susceptible to termites, High maintenance required

Aluminum

Pros: Light weight, Fire resistant, Low maintenance, Pest-proof, Won't chip, rot, or peel, Easy to install
Cons: Can dent or be scratched, Unappealing aesthetics

Fiber Cement

Pros: Looks just like wood, Fire resistant, Pest-proof, Will not buckle, warp
Cons: Heavy, difficult to handle, Requires extensive painting, Sensitive to temperature changes, Expensive to install

Vinyl Siding

Pros:Looks just like wood, Light weight, Many style options, Lowest maintenance, Will not rust, rot, peel or blister, Lowest cost of any material, Proven performance, Industry-driven certification program
Cons: Extreme temperatures make it susceptible to scratches or dents, Must be installed correctly