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DIY & Home Improvement

LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts) Thu Feb 11, 2016, 06:47 PM Feb 2016

Is aluminum siding better than vinyl siding? [View all]

Is this one of those "they don't make it like they used to" things? My siding *looks* fine (It could use a paint job), but nothing is falling, etc...I think I could save thousands by just painting it. Does anyone ehre have any experience with this?

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Is aluminum siding better than vinyl siding? [View all] LaydeeBug Feb 2016 OP

On the one hand, vinyl siding is made from PVC, so its production is not good for the environment. valerief Feb 2016 #1

following. mopinko Feb 2016 #2

The advantage of vinyl siding is it never needs painting. jeff47 Feb 2016 #3

I hate vinyl siding. If you have aluminum stick with it. rusty quoin Feb 2016 #4

Aluminum can ding. Vinyl can crack and warp ... Auggie Feb 2016 #5