Aluminum siding is preferred by most contractors that are building custom homes in harsh climates. It is an easy material to work with and is often considered more long lasting and durable vinyl siding. Of course, aluminum sheet is a little bit more expensive, especially considering the aluminum costs, and really that goes for the cost of aluminum in general.
When choosing which aluminum facade type to install, you might wish to pick a company that uses a two-stage baking process in colorizing the aluminum. Strength and rigidity is also extremely important, and you should only buy aluminum facade sheets from a company that meets or beats the industry standards for quality of metal, thickness, and their use of high-tech precision machinery in manufacturing.
Lastly, when choosing which aluminum material sides to purchase, it makes sense to understand the contractor and consumer ratings for longevity and that means the coating which is used is paramount. A strong baked on coating can outlast almost any other type of manufactured facades. Some aluminum siding comes with a lifetime guarantee and this is something you should consider before installing aluminum.
Personally, we do not recommend installing the aluminum facade on your home if you’ve never done it before. Rather it’s important to work hard in finding competent aluminum exterior sheet contractors in your area. When aluminum siding is installed correctly there are no gaps, and a perfect fit. Thus, the aluminum can stand up against almost any type of weather, including a hurricane.
It is often common for consumers to choose the most inexpensive type of aluminum exterior before installing the product. Likewise, it is common for homeowners to choose the lowest bidder or contractor to save costs on their aluminum sides. This can often be a mistake, this is not to say that you should go with the most expensive contractor, or with a company that makes the cheapest aluminum exterior coatings, but rather go for the best value. Please consider all this.