{"id":1825,"date":"2020-09-16T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T06:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2026-01-06T21:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T03:49:54","slug":"which-is-better-wood-or-vinyl-siding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/blog\/which-is-better-wood-or-vinyl-siding\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is Better: Wood or Vinyl Siding?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A common material used for home exteriors is siding. However, many homeowners can\u2019t decide if wood or vinyl siding is better. <\/span><\/p>\n

While wood siding was the go-to selection for homeowners and has been around for ages, vinyl siding has become increasingly popular and is the choice more homeowners are making.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about wood and vinyl siding below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wood vs. Vinyl Siding<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

The exterior of your home plays an important role in determining its value. A good looking, well-cared-for exterior not only enhances the look of the house but also affects its <\/span>curb appeal<\/span><\/a>. Homes with either wood or vinyl siding<\/a> both look great and can improve your home\u2019s exterior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both wood and vinyl siding comes with their own set of pros and cons and reasons why a homeowner selects one over the other. Let\u2019s take a look at the differences and similarities between the two:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vinyl Siding<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Pros \u2014 Vinyl siding is easy to install and is lower maintenance than wood siding. It does not require painting and is easy to clean. With many styles and colors available, vinyl siding is incredibly durable and will last for decades to come. This inexpensive material holds up well to moisture and humidity and can be used with foam insulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons \u2014 Vinyl siding is not as environmentally friendly as wood, and there are fewer options in terms of appearance. Vinyl siding can melt when exposed to extreme heat and can crack in freezing temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, vinyl siding a good option for house exteriors. Because it is cost-efficient, long-lasting, easy to maintain, and beautiful, vinyl siding is an ideal selection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wood Siding<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Pros \u2014 Wood siding comes in a wide range of style options and can be installed in several different ways. It holds up better in extreme weather conditions and is more eco-friendly. Wood siding maintains its value better, giving you a better return on investment, and will last between 20 and 40 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons \u2014 Because wood siding is, just that, made of wood, it is susceptible to wood-eating pests such as termites or carpenter ants. It is higher maintenance and requires painting or staining. Wood siding doesn\u2019t hold up to moisture as well and is more difficult to insulate. Lastly, wood siding is more expensive than vinyl siding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, wood siding is a great choice for the exterior of your home. With its ability to hold up in extreme conditions and that it comes in various styles and customizable installation choices, it is an excellent option for many homeowners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact M & M Gutters & Exteriors<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

So, which is better: vinyl or wood siding<\/a>? It\u2019s really based on personal preference and is up to you to decide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you select wood or vinyl siding for your home, contact the experts at M & M Gutters & Exteriors. With decades of experience in the industry, no job is too big or too small for our professionals. Our technicians are fully licensed and insured and are committed to delivering quality gutters and siding to homes and businesses in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Summit counties in Utah.\u00a0<\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>\u00a0today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A common material used for home exteriors is siding. However, many homeowners can\u2019t decide if wood or vinyl siding is better. While wood siding was the go-to selection for homeowners and has been around for ages, vinyl siding has become increasingly popular and is the choice more homeowners are making. Learn more about wood and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,51,17],"tags":[19,18],"class_list":["post-1825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-exterior-sliding","category-siding","tag-vinyl-siding","tag-wood-siding"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1825"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2487,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1825\/revisions\/2487"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/avalaunchsites.com\/mandmgutters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}