Are you trying to choose between fiber cement siding and vinyl siding? Let’s discuss both products so that you can determine what is suitable for your situation.
Regardless of your choice, Integrity Roofing, Siding, Gutters, and Windows offers both fiber cement and vinyl siding. We also have the best siding installation team in Kansas City, and we are ready to beautify and protect your home.
Overview
Let’s start our discussion on the different siding products by learning about how they are made.
Integrity is pleased to offer James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding to Kansas City homeowners. This product originated in Australia in the 1980s, and it’s been perfected throughout the decades. James Hardie fiber siding is currently composed of cement, silica, and natural cellulose fibers. These materials are pressed into molds to form planks or shingles that are cured before being used.
Vinyl siding is made from PVC, a rigid plastic material. It expands and contracts with changing temperatures and is the number one exterior siding material in the United States.
Looks
We know that one of the benefits of completing a siding project on your home is to improve its curb appeal. Real estate agents tell us that if buyers aren’t happy with your home’s exterior looks, they won’t take the time to schedule a showing.
Fortunately, both fiber cement siding and vinyl siding come in a wide range of styles and colors. Look through Integrity’s fiber cement siding photo gallery and our vinyl siding photo gallery to see which type of siding appeals to you the most.
Durability
If you’ve lived in the Midwest for long, you know how important it is to purchase durable siding for your home. After all, your home needs to be able to stand up against strong wind, hail, snow, and ice.
While both products are durable, fiber cement siding is more impervious to harsh weather, termites, woodpeckers, and other pests than vinyl siding. Additionally, fiber cement siding has the same flame-spread rating as brick.
Energy Efficiency
Generally speaking, fiber cement siding and vinyl siding have a similar energy efficiency rating. However, you need to talk to your Integrity representative to learn more about insulation options that may make one product stand apart from the other.
Cost
Vinyl siding typically costs less than fiber cement siding. However, some of the savings come from the installation costs. Vinyl siding is not as heavy as fiber cement siding. Vinyl siding also comes with pre-drilled holes, which makes it faster and easier to install.
The Big Picture
We know that you are probably frustrated with us for not giving you a definitive answer on whether fiber cement siding is better than vinyl siding. However, we would like to offer this simple solution to your problem.
Contact the Kansas City siding experts at Integrity by calling 816-353-7663. Schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists, and we can discuss the pros and cons of both siding systems in detail.
