Did you know that fiberglass is eight times as strong as PVC or vinyl? In case of a fire, it also has self-extinguishing capabilities and does not release toxic fumes. These facts, in conjunction with its energy efficiency, means it’s now being installed in all buildings taller than three stories high.
Your house is only as good as its foundation, and your siding is very similar. Underneath your siding is usually a backerboard. Usually plywood or foam insulating board, this is attached to the wall studs, so the siding can be attached to an even surface.
Fiberglass is typically more expensive than other window frame materials, however ,it has many qualities that make it outlast some of the lesser expensive options.
When installing vinyl siding, it is not always necessary to remove the old siding before beginning the project. This versatility allows vinyl siding to be installed much more quickly than other types and avoids that stripped down look.
Aluminum windows have many advantages, including a thin profile, durability, low maintenance, lightweight yet strong, and resistant to warping, shrinking, and twisting.
Made of raw woods such as yellow poplar, red oak, hickory beech, sycamore, and soft maple, hardwood siding was a popular siding choice for hundreds of years. However, with the rise of cheaper alternatives such as fiber cement, today it's no longer as popular.