Unique alignment' of cost, availability, contractor familiarity and remodeling practicality keeps vinyl in the lead.

Installation is also a concern with fiber cement siding—it weighs about 1.5 times as much as wood, and requires special tools to cut it. Engineered Siding: Everything You Need to Know ...

In general, fiber cement siding is more durable, eco-friendly, fire-resistant, and long lasting, while exterior vinyl siding is more affordable, easier to install, requires less maintenance, and ...