Product Comparison - Vinyl vs. Steel
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ABC Seamless Steel |
Box Steel |
Vinyl |
Fiber Cement |
Wood |
Overall Rating |
4.9 |
3.7 |
2.8 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
Appearance of Seams |
5 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
Fade Resistance |
5 |
5 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
Chalk Resistance |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
Dent Resistance |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Long-Term Durability |
5 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
Resistance to Bitterness
and Cold Weather |
5 |
5 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
Prefinished Color Range |
5 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Ease of Maintenance |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
Warranty Coverage |
5 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
Insect/Termite Resistance |
5 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
Warp Resistance |
5 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
Rot Resistance |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
Moisture Resistance |
5 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Thermal Expansion Resistance |
5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
Choice of Profiles |
5 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
Health Risks |
5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
Fire Resistance |
5 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
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