{"id":14208,"date":"2022-05-01T22:45:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T21:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=14208"},"modified":"2022-05-02T08:51:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T07:51:24","slug":"aluminum-vs-vinyl-siding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/aluminum-vs-vinyl-siding\/","title":{"rendered":"aluminum vs vinyl siding"},"content":{"rendered":"
Before the advent of vinyl siding some 50 years ago, aluminum was the siding material of choice for American homes. It was less expensive than wood and required very little maintenance.<\/p>\n
Vinyl has largely replaced aluminum, but some people still prefer the strength and look of aluminum siding. It remains an economical and durable option. A hybrid product, vinyl-wrapped aluminum siding, is also available now.<\/p>\n
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Aluminum siding costs about $3 to $6 per square foot installed.<\/strong> Vinyl can cost more or less, depending on quality. Vinyl-wrapped aluminum siding, though extremely durable, is much more expensive than both. <\/p>\n Calculating the number of square feet you need to cover the house is a complicated process, but you can use this guide to get a rough idea. Let\u2019s say you have a two-story house with 2,800 square feet of exterior space – which is fairly average – that works out to a total project cost of $8,400 to $16,800<\/strong> for aluminum siding.<\/p>\n However, keep in mind that your contractor may have to buy a little extra material. Siding is often sold in 100-square-foot boxes, so if your square footage is an odd number like 2,850, you\u2019ll have to buy at least 2,900 square feet of siding. A little extra accounts for cutting errors, too – and they happen.<\/p>\n Vinyl siding is another durable and low-maintenance material. Compared to other types of siding, it is a relatively new invention. Vinyl wasn\u2019t used for siding until the 1950s.<\/p>\n Early vinyl siding was weak and problematic, but technology has vastly improved. Now, vinyl has far surpassed aluminum in popularity, largely because it is economical and has a longer lifespan.<\/p>\n Vinyl siding is affordable. Depending on quality, it generally ranges from $2 to $7 per square foot installed.<\/strong> The thicker the vinyl, the more durable and expensive the siding will be. Low- and mid-grade vinyl fall on the low end of that price spectrum, while high-end vinyl designed to mimic the look of wood or cedar shingles can cost $7 or more per square foot.<\/strong><\/p>\n For a two-story house with 2,800 square feet of exterior space, the total project cost would be $5,600 for the cheapest variety of vinyl siding you can buy and $19,600 for a top-of-the-line variety. <\/p>\n No matter which type of siding you choose, re-siding your house goes a long way to boost curb appeal. Just make sure you choose the right contractor: A shoddy job can make your house look run-down, even when the siding is new. Here are some tips for finding a reputable contractor in your area.<\/p>\n Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" About Aluminum Siding Before the advent of vinyl siding some 50 years ago, aluminum was the siding material of choice for American homes. It was less expensive than wood and required very little maintenance. Vinyl has largely replaced aluminum, but some people still prefer the strength and look of aluminum siding. It remains an economical…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAluminum Siding Pros <\/h4>\n
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