The Truth About Vinyl Siding and Fiber Cement Siding

Sidethe with facts Vinyl siding is the number one choice of remodelers, builders and homeowners. Used alone or in combination with other exterior cladding, vinyl and other polymeric siding deliver undeniable curb appeal at the most affordable price. An impressive list of benefits includes lasting beauty, durability, extremely low maintenance, sustainability and great value. Some competitors continue to make claims that simply are not true. However, the Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) is dedicated to presenting the facts. On the pages that follow, we present the facts about vinyl siding and...

Important facts about vinyl and other polymeric siding Vinyl siding is the number one choice of exterior cladding across the United States and Canada, with demand nearly five times greater than fiber cement siding.1 Vinyl siding has the lowest total installed 2 cost (including materials and labor) and the lowest long-term maintenance needs of any exterior cladding. Vinyl siding is the only exterior cladding with both third-party product certification and certified installer programs, both of which are administered by an accredited, independent, quality control agency. The VSI Product Certification...

America sides with vinyl Durability Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Siding to provide optimum stiffness and reliable stability, while remaining lightweight the VSI Product Certification Program, independent testing verifies that manufacturers’ products meet or exceed globally recognized ASTM standards in critical areas, including windload, impact resistance and appearance to unsightly chips and cracks during shipping, delivery and installation, which must be repaired before it can perform properly independent third-party certification to verify product quality in many climate zones; withstands summer...

■ Prefinished options are available at a higher cost and in a limited range of colors ■ Requires touch-up during installation ■ Must be painted and repainted at regular intervals Beauty Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Siding ■ An impressive variety of profiles and shapes, with ideal choices to suit virtually any architectural style ■ An ever-increasing spectrum of colors, including darker options and period colors for historic restoration ■ Comprehensive architectural trim options and accessories in matching and complementary colors ■ The VSI Product Certification Program includes certification based...

Environmental Impact Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Siding Vinyl Siding Warranty Vinyl Siding Fiber Cement Siding ■ Life cycle analysis tools, such as Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES), demonstrate high level of environmental performance for vinyl siding ■ Can earn points in leading green building programs because it requires no additional finish resources, is a durable product with rainscreening characteristics and may contain recycled content ■ Vinyl siding is lighter per square than fiber cement, requiring less fuel and energy to ship ■ Most of its raw materials are...

Studs hardly visible -meaning less energy loss to the outdoors M* MW ^ "<uWyEj» # J**, i il» w, f Rim Joist \ I \ I Thermal imaging shows how a home's studs allow heat to pass through a wall. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) High Performance Residential Challenge included studies on the performance of insulated vinyl siding. One of the homes studied was a two-story colonial in Burnt Hills, New York. The home had a section clad using both insulated siding and James Hardie® fiber cement siding. Siding with quality Before you let someone else tell you what...

National Housing Center 1201 15th Street NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20005 www.vinylsiding.org Freedonia – Siding to 2019, 2009 Residential Siding Demand by Material. 2R.S. Means 2011 Residential Cost Data. 3International Code Council, 2012 International Residential Code, Chapter 6. 4International Code Council, 2012 International Building Code, Chapter 14. Data Sheet, www.jameshardie. com/pdf/msdsexterior-medium-density.pdf. 5James Hardie® Material Safety 6NAHB Safety Card, Silica Hazards in Home Building (set of 4). July, 2008, www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=98426. 7Building...