As the leading material in exterior cladding, vinyl siding takes it share of criticism from representatives of competing products. Unfortunately, much of what they claim about vinyl siding is outdated, inaccurate or misleading.

As you weigh cladding material options to incorporate in neighborhood plans, be sure you have all the facts. Vinyl siding is the number one choice of exterior cladding across America. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly twice as many homeowners side their homes with vinyl than with any other material.
     


Vinyl siding is used most often on new, single-family houses priced up to $300,000 and is second only to stucco for homes priced up to $500,000.

The reasons why vinyl siding is used so often become apparent when you compare it to other cladding materials. Take a moment to review the side-by-side, "apples to apples" comparisons provided here. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact a VSI member manufacturer.