Aluminum siding: advantages and disadvantages
Are you thinking about replacing the exterior siding on a building or are you trying to choose one for a new project? No doubt you’re wondering what kind of siding would be best, taking your wishes, your needs and your budget into consideration.
It isn’t always easy to choose the right kind of exterior siding, especially if you’re looking for an architectural feature that’s distinctive and esthetically pleasing. Have you considered using aluminum siding, but you’re not sure if it’s a wise choice? To help you make up your mind, here’s an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of this material.
Keep in mind, however, that before undertaking any project, you should consult your municipal offices to find out what types of exterior siding are permitted in your housing zone. Some cities have very strict regulations in this regard, especially in older neighborhoods.
The advantages of aluminum siding
Aluminum siding offers numerous benefits, but here are the main ones:
- Stands up to harsh weather and extreme temperature fluctuations
- Resists UV radiation
- Won’t erode
- Won’t rust
- Lasts for approximately 25 years
- Comes in a wide variety of colors, finishes and patterns to blend in easily with the style of your home
- Offers numerous possibilities for creating custom designs and looks for your building
- It’s 100 percent recyclable
- It’s lightweight
- It’s fireproof
- Requires very little maintenance
- Can be easily replaced
- It’s easy to install
The disadvantages of aluminum panels
No siding is perfect, and aluminum is no exception. Here are a few of the drawbacks it may present:
- It can be susceptible to impacts and scratches, depending on the quality and thickness of the planks
- It can be noisy when there are strong winds
- It’s a relatively costly material (often 15 to 20 percent more expensive than other types of siding, such as wood, wood fiber, vinyl, etc.)
To mitigate the expense of aluminum panels so that more people can take advantage of this type of siding, ALUPLANK has created prefinished rigid extruded aluminum planks with a reasonable price tag. While the advantages of this industrial siding are numerous, the biggest one, without a doubt, is its price: since it’s sold directly from the manufacturer, you get high-quality rigid aluminum siding at a price you can afford (less than that of traditional brick facing). What’s more, unlike other aluminum panels, ALUPLANK won’t warp and is resistant to impacts, scratches and UV radiation.
Thanks to ALUPLANK extruded aluminum siding with its oven-baked powder coating and thermofused film, premium quality is now within reach. ALUPLANK aluminum exterior siding precisely responds to the needs and demands of your commercial, institutional, residential and industrial construction and renovation projects. It’s equally ideal for application indoors or outdoors and can be installed horizontally, diagonally or vertically to cover walls, ceilings, soffits and more.
For building construction or renovation projects with affordable aluminum exterior siding, contact Promark today! When you opt for ALUPLANK siding, you’ll get the best prices you can find on the market.