Comments on: Hardiplank vs. Vinyl Siding ?

By: Bret B

Bret B — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:28:56 +0000

I have put both up…habitat for humanity . And I like the hardiboard, but I was told you will have to repaint it. So ask about that aspect of it.

By: buffalochuck

buffalochuck — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:26:08 +0000

Hi-
The vinyl siding I am familiar with has a thin layer of insulation beneath it. So it would be slightly more insulating than hardiplank. Modern homes are built with a lot of insulation in them, no matter what type of siding is on the outside, so I don’t think you need to consider this. Hardiplank is very hard and fire resistant, so I prefer it. I think you need to consider which you prefer the looks of. You will be looking at it for a long time.

By: Beth N' Wayne

Beth N' Wayne — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:07:39 +0000

If the house is properly insulated, I don’t think either will make a noticeable difference in your heating bill