Which One – Wood Siding Vs Vinyl Siding?

Homeowners when replacing their siding typically struggle between two material options: VINYL vs WOOD Siding. 

However, apart from the aesthetic appearance, it is also important for everyone that the exterior is functional, in terms of protecting the interior of the home.

The choice is huge, the prices vary from high to low, from quality to total disaster.
Also, the “ocean” of different tastes and desires of each person is important to fit the functionality of the siding.

Which one should you choose?

The most common question our costumers ask is which way is better, whether wooden siding or vinyl siding.

For DFMM Siding, the most important thing is that our customers are always satisfied, as well as with the look of your home, and with the quality оf materials that DFMM Siding uses.

First, we will analyze vinyl siding to see what its advantages are and why it would be good to choose it.

Vinyl Siding

Installing vinyl siding is enticing—especially the prospect of never having to paint your home.

Low maintenance is a tempting argument for the busy parent or hard-working family and can sound like a dream.

Unlike pine board or cedar, this durable material will not rot or flake.

Vinyl is available in several dozen colors and can mimic architectural details.

With these advantages, it is no wonder that vinyl has become one of the most popular siding materials in the Canada, and is quickly gaining momentum around the world.

Wood Siding

Do you enjoy the traditional and classic look of the wood? – Who doesn’t?

Wood siding is very versatile in style and can be used on a wide variety of building structures. It can be painted or stained in any color palette desired.

Though installation and repair is relatively simple, wood siding requires more maintenance than other popular solutions.

However, wood is a moderately renewable resource and is biodegradable.

Wood Siding vs Vinyl Siding

Definitely, both wood and vinyl siding are available in a range of different styles, which customizes the look of your home’s exterior.

This includes traditional, horizontal lap siding, shingles, and in some cases, decorative siding.

Above all, wood is definitely more versatile.

It can be found in different plank sizes and may be installed in a shiplap or board-and-batten style. Shingles may be installed in straight or irregular patterns.
Unlike wood, vinyl siding is more limited in style selection as well as plank sizes and how those planks are installed.

Maintenance

In this case, maintenance is the most important component when it comes to your exterior.

Living in a modern society does not give us enough time to take care of our home. That’s why it’s important to make the best choice for you and your home.

While neither material can be truly called low maintenance, vinyl requires less maintenance than wood.

Wood siding peels over time, which means that it must be scraped and repainted regularly to prevent issues such as wood rot.

Sound Performance

Do your neighbors play loud music that you can’t escape?

In spite of this, neither wood nor vinyl is considered particularly soundproof.

No siding will make a significant change in the amount of sound that you hear.

However, cladding an ICF block home with either wood or vinyl siding or using some type of foam insulation beneath the siding can have a significant reduction in sound for your home, but putting either siding over a wood frame will not.

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