Vinyl vs. Aluminum Siding… What’s the Difference?

At A Real Advantage Construction, one of our great services we provide is that of siding installation and repair. We always provide the highest quality of workmanship, yet at some really great, unbeatable rates. We know you may be wondering what the best siding is for your home and we would like to take a minute or two to give you some advice. There are literally so many options when it comes to siding, so we thought we’d focus right now on two different types, vinyl and aluminum.

Vinyl siding is a plastic material that ranges in thickness from .040 – .046 inches and is typically more durable than aluminum. During the winter time, it can become slightly brittle. It also expands and contracts in greater fluctuation than aluminum siding. It’s color is solid all the way through. There is no top coat of color. This means that if it is scratched, the color won’t change.

Aluminum siding is a formed material and is typically .019 inches thick. It has a baked on enamel paint finish. Thus, if it becomes scratched, the paint will become removed and the bare metal below will be revealed. Aluminum siding does however take paint better than vinyl. Unlike vinyl siding’s tendency to become brittle in the winter, aluminum siding maintains the same properties year round despite the temperature.

It seems that aluminum siding has lost tremendous market share since the release of vinyl siding. Some statistics report that almost 80 percent of all sidings installed are vinyl. Whichever you choose, we are sure it will be a good choice. We hope these tips help!

Vinyl Siding Maintenance and Painting

Yes! You Must Maintain Your Vinyl Siding.

Most people buy vinyl siding because it is maintenance free. The truth is, it is MORE maintenance free than other siding options, but still, there are a few minor maintenance issues.
Not surprisingly, vinyl siding Brooklyn needs to cleaned to remove the dirt and mildew that collects on the surface. A bucket with vinegar and water will do the job. You can brush it on and hose it off. It is better to just use your hose for washing vinyl siding because power sprayers can get water behind the panels.

If you install vinyl siding Queens with a brighter or darker color, rather than soft pastels or white, you are likely to notice the panels fading after about 10 years. Some people choose to actually paint the vinyl for this reason. Or perhaps you moved into a home with existing vinyl panels in some socially unacceptable color like avocado. In these cases you may want to actually paint the vinyl. After washing the house, use latex paint that will flex with the vinyl.