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Wood siding. A low-quality wood-composite product, such as Masonite or LP, is the cheapest siding option. Real wood, such as pine, oak, and redwood, is usually much more expensive. Wood naturally absorbs water and will deteriorate over time. To protect wood and to keep it looking good, you must paint it every few years.
Fiber cement siding. Two major brands of fiber cement siding are CertainTeed and HardiePlank. Fiber cement siding is a composite material made of cement, sand, and natural wood fibers and is manufactured to look just like wood. However, it is more durable than wood and resists damage from water and termites. Fiber cement siding must be painted. It is usually less expensive than brick, but more expensive than vinyl or a wood product, such as Masonite or LP.
Vinyl siding. Vinyl siding is usually less expensive than aluminum siding and most grades of wood siding. The vinyl siding manufactured today is available in a wide variety of colors and never needs painting. Good-quality, thick vinyl siding with stiffeners rarely warps or breaks down, and usually carries an extremely long warranty. In general, the thicker the vinyl siding and the more stiffeners that reinforce it, the fewer problems the siding will develop down the road. Periodic pressure washing returns vinyl to its original appearance.
