Types Of Vinyl Siding: Faux Stone, Brick, Wood, And Log

Posted on Monday, December 12th, 2011

Of all siding materials, vinyl has the highest value. Not only is it affordable, but it performs better than other materials too. Luckily, new vinyl siding doesn’t have it’s own “look”. As a matter of fact, vinyl can be made to look like other materials, but without any of the performance drawbacks.

Stone

Actual stone is a great building material, but homes are never made of stone anymore. Normally, houses that look like stone are using a veneer. Veneers are either natural or manufactured. Manufactured veneers vary greatly depending upon the provider, but one thing is for sure, they are much more affordable. Add in the fact that it is easy to install and you can quickly see why so many homeowners choose a vinyl siding that looks like stone, instead of stone veneer

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Brick

Brick vinyl siding is similar to stone vinyl siding, but with even more advantages. Brick is one of the least green cladding options for a home since it takes so much energy to produce, transport, install, and doesn’t recycle. Vinyl is easy to make, lightweight, can be made from recycled materials and recycled again after that.

Wood

Smooth vinyl siding makes up the bulk of the industry, but cedar, oak, and other wood grains are a very popular choice too. Most of us have seen the painted wood look, the texture shows through, but the color is solid. New manufacturing techniques can make vinyl siding that looks stained instead of painted.

Vinyl Log

Log or cabinboard siding is similar to normal vinyl siding but it bows out like a log would. The color matches the real thing too. So if you need a rustic look for a getaway home in the woods, you can maintain the look without the drawbacks of actual log cladding.

Vinyl’s affordability and versatility as a material make it the most popular siding choice for homeowners in the Unites States. Besides superior performance, vinyl siding has the potential to contribute to achieving more points than other exterior cladding in the leading green building certification programs including the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® for New Construction and LEED® Homes Rating Systems and the draft National Green Building Standard™. So if you want the look without the environmental impact, look no further.

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