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Insulated
Vinyl |
Standard
Vinyl |
Fiber
Cement |
Cedar |
| Look |
·
Straight Walls
· No Visible Nail Heads
· Cleaner Seams |
· Sub-wall &
nailing
dictate the look |
·
Unslightly caulked
seams buckle
· Visible nail heads |
·
Seams warp &
seperate
· Can crack and wave |
| Install |
·
Lightweight
· Multiple course for
faster install |
· Lightweight
· Easy to cut |
·
220 lbs./sq. ft.
· Need special tools
· Potential health risk |
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Single course install
· Imperfections
· Requires stain or paint |
| Care |
·
No paint
· Resists insects
· May require occasional washing |
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Regular painting &
mildew treatment
· Chips and scratches
must be filled |
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Regular stain or paint
· Susceptible to insects
· Mold, mildew treatment |
| Added
Value |
·
R-Value to 3.7!
· Energy savings
· Noise reduction
· Resists all impact
· Lifetime warranty |
· Low maintenance
· Lifetime warranty |
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