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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who knew there were still so many vinyl siding salesmen?

If your budget can only afford vinyl siding on a new addition, use it.  Especially if it is a read family room/kitchen addition. Just don't cover over a wood or brick house with vinyl.

Considering the price differences, the true competition to hardiplank is wood siding. Wood is the real thing. If you have a historic house, hardiplank is thinner and leaves a different shadow than wood and changes the look.  But it is paintable and insect proof and a little fire resistant. While hardiplank will last 50+ years, so can wood when it is properly cared for.

If you can afford to use wood or hardiplank, the question of whether to use vinyl depends on the neighborhood. Look at the surrounding houses and see what's used. If there's lots of vinyl, the more economical choice won't make a difference in resale or keeping up with the Joneses.  But in pricier neighborhoods  vinyl will stick out like a sore thumb.[/quote]

I personally hate hard plank because it's faux wood. I prefer brick and stone at least on the front. [/quote]

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