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Siding and Exteriors: Siding Replacement Choices – Aluminum, Fiber Cement, or Vinyl Siding?



Serving Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, GRS is a Comprehensive Exterior Roofing and Siding Contractor. Roofing and Siding Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Regina, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Canmore, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Vancouver, Whistler, and points between.



Contact us at +1.877.497.3528 or by email at info@grscanadainc.com.



The question often posed by homeowner’s to our exterior renovation staff is whether to choose steel / aluminum, fiber cement (Hardie for example), or Vinyl Siding?



Some homeowners still have aluminum or steel siding on their homes that has done the job and lasted for many years. And today, most homes have vinyl siding. When it comes time for siding replacement, many wonder if they should stay with aluminum, steel, or vinyl siding or make a switch to the newer composite siding offerings.



Aluminum Siding



Aluminum siding has drawbacks due to market changes and performance. There are fewer choices as siding manufacturers are offering less. Style and color choices for aluminum or steel siding are limited. Also, aluminum is a soft material and has the least resistance to denting from rocks, balls and hail. Aluminum siding is also prone to scratching. Many of our clients are in the hail areas of Western Canada and as such this is a considerable issue for insurance claims.






Royal Vinyl Siding

Vinyl Siding



Vinyl siding has become the standard. Statistics show that Vinyl Siding accounts for about double the siding market. Vinyl siding is most affordable and performs well delivering excellent value. Vinyl siding now offers fade-resistant technologies for long-lasting color, choices for high grade thickness for better durability and hail resistance, and adhered foam backers are available for insulating your home while installing your new siding.



Royal Vinyl Siding Link

http://www.royalbuildingproducts.com/ProductsLandingPage.aspx?id=1832



Steel Siding



Steel siding is still installed on homes and businesses. Steel is strong and dent-resistant, fire-resistant, recyclable and can be coiled allowing for seamless installation. It is however limited in design and color and is cost prohibitive for some.



Composite Siding (Fiber Cement Siding)



A growing number of homeowners are looking to composites like fiber cement for their next siding renovation. Solid board construction provides wood-like strength and insulation properties, while remaining resistant to bugs, salt, rot, and damage.





Why Fiber Cement Siding?



James Hardie / Product Comparison Guide

http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/productComparisonGuideSiding.shtml




When you consider key attributes, it becomes clear that James Hardie fiber cement siding outperforms the alternatives.



Non-Combustible



30-Year Warranty



Rot Resistant



Impervious to Termites



Resistant to Warping and Shrinkage



Will Not Melt With Exposure to Heat Source

Highly Durable and Resistant to Minor Impact



Resistant to Wind, Rain, Hail, Snow and Sun



Real Woodgrain Look and Feel

Easily Painted



Qualified Post-Purchase Consumer Satisfaction



* HardiePlank, HardiePanel, HardieShingle, HardieSoffit, Artisan Lap comply with ASTM E136.













Further Reading:



http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/index-all.shtml




Exterior Renovation - GRS Website



Siding, Soffit, Fascia - GRS Website





About General Roofing Systems Canada (GRS)



General Roofing Systems Canada (GRS) is a Comprehensive Exterior Roofing and Siding Contractor Supplying Roof, Siding, Gutter, Skylight, Exterior Repair, Maintenance, and Replacement Services to British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Exterior Roofing and Siding Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Regina, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Canmore, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Vancouver, Whistler, and points between. AB. SK, BC.



Contacting General Roofing Systems Canada (GRS)



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Calgary, Alberta



General Roofing Systems Calgary



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Calgary, Alberta Canada T2Y 2Z3



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Edmonton, Alberta



General Roofing Systems Edmonton



Mail to:

3428 99 Street NW, Suite 460

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

T6E-5X5



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Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5V 1E9

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Vancouver, British Columbia



General Roofing Systems Vancouver



Mail to:

1489 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, BC Canada

V7T 1B8



Telephone:

+1.604.261.7663 Service

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vancouver@grscanadainc.com



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www.grscanadainc.com





Article Topics: Siding, Vinyl Siding, Hardie Siding, Hardie, Steel, Aluminum, Siding Choices, Fiber Cement Siding, Siding Contractors, Siding Replacement Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan


 

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