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[quote=Anonymous]Why are so few of you able to explain why you like your own choice without denigrating -- or being downright nasty about -- someone else's?  What is it about a synthetic building material that strikes such a nerve?

OP, I think the key questions here are:
1) is it even possible to fit the hardiplank into your budget?  
2) If so, what (if any) tradeoffs will it require in other areas?
3) Is this your forever home?

If your answers are yes, the tradeoffs are tolerable, and you're in this house for the long haul, go with the hardiplank. It looks great, the maintenance really isn't that burdensome, and it's what you really want. But if it's going to cause you to neglect other savings priorities (retirement, education), or you have to make up the cost with laminate flooring and Formica countertops, or there's a good chance you will sell in less than 10 years, then vinyl is the better choice. Despite the many PPs saying they'd never buy a house with vinyl siding, the fact is the resale value isn't there. It's easy for PPs to make the decision in a vacuum, but it really depends on your circumstances. Good luck![/quote]

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