VSI certified is best for an installer. Thickness matters minimum .044 is what I recommend. Use a well know manufacturer.
If its in the budget use a vinyl with an integral foam backing.
Why do you recommend the foam backed vinyl over Smartboard?
Fiber cement vs. Smartside.
Hit any fiber cement with a hammer then hit smartside with a hammer.
Dip an end of fiber cement in water then dip an end of smartside in water.
Cut a piece of fiber cement then cut a piece smartside.
Nail a piece of fiber cement then nail a piece of sartside.
Carry a piece of fiber cement then carry a piece of smartside.
You’ll never choose fiber cement.
Well stated
Well stated
Is vinyl the most cost effective? I’m leaning toward Smartside thinking that it will look better than Vinyl.
Thank you guys! I won’t live there, but the rent is scheduled to pay off the mortgage in 15 years when I retire. I plan to own it for 10 more years before selling it for the rental income. So I’ll have it for a long time. I really want something that looks good, is durable and economic.
What are the types of vinyls that I should consider? It’s good to hear the varying views on the differ materials. I feel like I will be able to make a good choice when I get the bids. The one constant is get a quality install.
First post from a newbie here:
I’m looking at this issue right now. I have an old house where the wood is so cracked and old rather than filling and reprinting, my painter (as a good honest man) is recommending residing. This is really helping me understand the views on the different options. It is a new rental for me (I’m trying to have a rental to help me save for retirement) and I want it to look nice and be durable.
1) With any of the products, vinyl, Hardi or Smartside, am I correct that the old boards wil need to be pulled?
2) Should the house be wrapped before the siding goes up? The house is 60 years old.
3) Is vinyl a good choice?
4) I can just fill and paint and it will last maybe 3 to 5 years for not much money, I know it won’t look great, but how big of a can of worms might I be opening when I pull the boards off a 60 year house in a dry climate like Denver?
