Vinyl vs Metal Siding
When choosing what siding replacement option to go with for your home or business, it’s important to have all the information on hand. The guide below take a look at pros and cons of both vinyl and metal siding.
Vinyl Siding Pros
The biggest factor many homeowners install vinyl siding is affordability. When compared to steel siding and other metal siding, vinyl is generally significantly cheaper. Vinyl is also very common, and many contractors and handymen regularly work with vinyl siding.
Vinyl Siding Cons
When it comes to durability, energy-efficiency, and curb appeal, vinyl siding is at a disadvantage. Metal siding will last longer (saving you money in the long run), and retain heat better (saving you money on energy) than even the best types of vinyl. If you go with seamless steel siding, you getter even better durability, energy efficiency, and added curb appeal. Additionally, old vinyl siding ends up in landfills, whereas steel and other metal siding can be recycled.
Metal Siding Pros
Metal siding offers many advantages. It’s increased strength means it is more durable than vinyl siding and will typically last far longer. Additionally, metal siding won’t warp, chip, or crack as easily as vinyl siding. Metal siding will also retain heat better than vinyl, which will save you money on your monthly energy bill. The energy-efficiency and durable are even greater when the using seamless metal siding. Finally, metal siding can be recycled when it does eventually need to be replaced.
Metal Siding Cons
The biggest concern most homeowners find with metal siding is the cost, which is typically higher than that of vinyl. To counter this, many siding companies offer financing to help make metal siding affordable. Additionally, not every siding company offers metal siding as an option, so that is an important factor to consider when looking for siding contractors.
Which Option is Right for Me?
When it comes to protecting your home and family or your business, you want to be sure you’re making the right decision when choosing your siding option. ABC Seamless of Nebraska can help. Our products specialist are experts in all things siding, and are glad to run through all your siding options, making the advantages and disadvantages of each option clear. Call us now, or fill out our form, to learn more about your siding options.
