Steel V.S. Vinyl


Below you will find a comparison of widely used siding products.

Ratings:
5 – Superior
4 – Above Average
3 – Average
2 – Poor
1 – Extremely Poor

Steel V.S. Vinyl Comparision Chart
ABC Seamless Steel Vinyl Hardie
Board
Wood
Overall Rating 4.9 3.7 3.5 2.5
Appearance of Seams 5 1 3 3
Fade Resistance 5 5 4 3
Chalk Resistance 5 4 3 3
Dent Resistance 4 4 5 5
Long-Term Durability 5 4 3 2
Resistance to Bitterness
and Cold Weather
5 5 4 5
Prefinished Color Range 5 2 5 1
Ease of Maintenance 5 5 4 1
Warranty Coverage 5 3 3 1
Insect/Termite Resistance 5 2 5 1
Warp Resistance 5 5 3 1
Rot Resistance 5 5 4 1
Moisture Resistance 5 3 2 1
Thermal Expansion Resistance 5 5 4 5
Choice of Profiles 5 1 3 4
Health Risks 5 5 1 5
Fire Resistance 5 4 4 1
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