Vinyl vs Steel Siding
|
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
|