Comparison of Composite Materials Vs. Vinyl
Composite materials and vinyl are used as home building materials They are often used for exterior siding. Vinyl has been the most commonly used siding material for many years. Composite siding is a more recent invention. Does this Spark an idea?
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Materials
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The use of vinyl was common from the 1970s on. Composites were later developed as another choice of siding material, consisting of sawdust and wood shavings from lumber production. Vinyl is a chemical polymer. Older vinyl is not recycled, according to Ed Wyatt of "Home Energy Magazine."
Vinyl
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Vinyl does not rust or rot. It is strong, durable, resists damage by insects and does not peel, but fades over time. Since it is also susceptible to cracking in cold weather and buckling in hot weather, it is more commonly used in more temperate climates. Vinyl is not a good insulator, but it is cheaper, lightweight and easy to install.
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Composites
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Composite siding is gaining in use. Like vinyl, it is also durable, low-maintenance, resists insects and not difficult to install. Composites do not insulate well, but resist cracking better than vinyl. Some composites are also fire-resistant.
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