Comparison of Siding Competitors

Siding, Side-by-Side!

This chart compares commonly used siding material. Click here to return to the ABC Seamless Siding page, or jump down to see how much you can save on your utility bills!

Type of Material	Advantages	Disadvantages
Aluminum Siding	Easy to install Long time between paintings	Dents easily Does require maintenance Comes in 12½ foot lengths (many unsightly seams) Chalking Scratches easily Fades Warranty will not cover lap abrasion Style & color choices are discontinued at manufacturer's discretion
Box Steel	Very strong and durable Never needs painting Maintenance Free Long Lasting	Comes in 12½ foot lengths (many unsightly seams) Limited selection of styles and colors Warranties do not cover lap abrasion Style & color choices are discontinued at the manufacturer's discretion
Vinyl Siding	Never needs painting	Comes in 21 different grades Very high rate of expansion and contraction Sensitive to heat (warps or melts) Softens and buckles at 185° No strength (chips, cracks, breaks easily) Limited Colors Seams Everywhere Hard to Wash Cannot be nailed tight to structure; therefore becomes susceptible to wind damage White siding will NOT match accessories Co-extrusion reduces quality Very sensitive to Ultraviolet Rays (fading) Replacing damaged panels to match existing color is impossible Styles and color choices are discontinued at manufacturer's discretion
ABC Seamless Siding	High Return on Investment You'll never paint again Energy Savings (see the difference!) Increase Home Value Quality of Materials All Siding, Gutters and Accessories Have Durable 5 mil PVC Coating High Resistance to Fading Flexibility - A Rainbow of Colors to Choose From Flexibility - Multiple Styles to Choose From Accessories are Color Matched On-Site Custom Made to Fit Your Home Peace of Mind - Lifetime Non-Prorated Transferable Limited Warranty Hail Warranty Extended Workmanship Warranty Nationally Known Locally Owned	Not available from just any siding company

Annual Utility Savings

Below is an annual utility expenses and projected savings chart at only a 5% increase per year.

Monthly Energy Cost	1st Year	2nd Year	4th Year	6th Year	8th Year	10th Year	10 Year Utility Expense	Savings at 20%	Savings at 30%
$50.00	$600.00	$630.00	$694.00	$765.00	$844.00	$930.00	$6881.00	$1376.00	$2064.00
60.00	720.00	756.00	833.00	919.00	1013.00	1117.00	9056.00	1811.00	2717.00
70.00	840.00	882.00	972.00	1072.00	1182.00	1303.00	10564.00	2113.00	3169.00
80.00	960.00	1008.00	1111.00	1225.00	1351.00	1490.00	12074.00	2415.00	3622.00
90.00	1080.00	1134.00	1250.00	1378.00	1520.00	1675.00	13583.00	2717.00	4075.00
100.00	1200.00	1260.00	1389.00	1532.00	1688.00	1862.00	15094.00	3019.00	4528.00
110.00	1320.00	1386.00	1528.00	1685.00	1857.00	2048.00	16602.00	3320.00	4980.00
120.00	1440.00	1512.00	1667.00	1838.00	2026.00	2234.00	18113.00	3623.00	5434.00
130.00	1560.00	1638.00	1806.00	1991.00	2195.00	2420.00	19622.00	3924.00	5887.00
140.00	1680.00	1764.00	1945.00	2144.00	2364.00	2606.00	21130.00	4226.00	6339.00
150.00	1800.00	1890.00	2084.00	2297.00	2533.00	2792.00	22640.00	4528.00	6792.00
160.00	1920.00	2016.00	2223.00	2450.00	2702.00	2979.00	24151.00	4830.00	7245.00
170.00	2040.00	2142.00	2362.00	2604.00	2870.00	3165.00	25660.00	5132.00	4698.00
180.00	2160.00	2268.00	2500.00	2757.00	3039.00	3351.00	27167.00	5433.00	8150.00
190.00	2280.00	2394.00	2639.00	2910.00	3208.00	3537.00	28677.00	5735.00	8603.00
200.00	2400.00	2520.00	2778.00	3063.00	3377.00	3723.00	30159.00	6032.00	9047.00