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Auggie

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5. Aluminum can ding. Vinyl can crack and warp ...

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Fri Feb 12, 2016, 12:48 PM

Feb 2016

and it expands and contracts with temperature change.

We bought our house with vinyl siding. I hate it. If I had money I'd tear it out and repair the stucco underneath.

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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