Fiber - Cement vs. Vinyl Siding
Choosing fiber- cement siding for your home our business makes sense - it provides low maintenance, but unlike vinyl siding, doesn't sacrifice the beauty of wood. No wonder it's protecting over 3.5 million homes in North America alone.
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Types of Siding
Fiber- cement, wood and vinyl are the three most commonly installed siding products. Click here to read more about the benefits of each product.
Fiber-Cement Siding
Fiber- cement is the best siding of choice for your home or business. It has the warmth and durability of wood and comes in a variety of textures.
Fiber-Cement vs. Wood/Vinyl
After you compare fiber- cement to other siding products, you will see the benefits are well worth your investment.
Why Settle?
In a recent buyers study, 50% of owners stated they would have chosen fiber- cement siding if they could do their project over again.
Non-combustible.
Vinyl siding will melt or burn when exposed
Can be painted any color you can imagine and lasts longer than with wood.
Color cannot be changed and is susceptible to fading. And it's difficult to get a perfect match when repairs are necessary.
So durable it's guaranteed for up to 50 years, even in the most severe climates on earth.
Becomes brittle in cold weather. Can be damaged by hail, limbs, and other flying debris.
Fiber-cement siding’s strength and thickness provide impact resistance caused by hail or wind.
Premium vinyl siding is only 5/100" thick.



