cladding comparison chart
CLADDING COMPARISON CHART FIBERON COMPOSITE CLADDING
C LADDING OPT IONS
APPEARANCE
wood grain and color variation. • N o fading. • N o cracking or decay.
• P ainted. • N o multi-tonal
• B oards
are prefinished; no extra steps required. Reduces labor time/ expense. • I nstall with composite material screws. • L onger board lengths reduce splices and labor. • N o carcinogens released during cutting. • C an be installed with workers on ladders instead of scaffolding.
• D ifficult to cut. • O SHA requires
REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS OR TRADESPECIFIC LABOR
No
Yes
DURABILITY
• Won’t
WATER ABSORPTION
WOOD LAP SIDING
STUCCO
BRICK AND STONE MASONRY
• C olor
fades, chips, and can stain. • C an develop mold and mildew stains.
• P rone to cracking. • L imited trim options.
• A uthentic
• R equires
• L abor intensive. • R equires 2- to 3-step
• L abor intensive. • R equires wider
application plus paint. layers must be uniform to perform well. • R equires two layers/ applications of building paper or wrap plus lath reinforcing. • H eavy; scaffolding required when installing on second story or higher.
foundation wall to support its own weight and accommodate code-required 1-inch air space. • H eavy; scaffolding required when installing on second story or higher. • R equires steel support lintels over windows, doors, and gable ends. • R equires brick ties, thru-wall flashings, and weep holes for water drainage.
No
Yes
Yes
• B rittle.
Can fracture if nailed close to edge. • Finish and face can spall (flake or break off) in cold environments.
• S plits and splinters. • P rone to fading.
• P rone
Negligible
Depends on quality and age of finish.
Depends on quality and age of finish.
Always
Always
AFFECTED BY FREEZE/THAW CYCLES
No
Yes
Yes
Sometimes
Sometimes
WARRANTY
10-year Commercial 25-year Residential
Varies by manufacturer. Weathering/fading usually not covered.
None
None
None
CONTAINS RECYCLED CONTENT
Yes-94%
No
No
No
No
EASE OF INSTALLATION
• A uthentic
FIBER CEMENT SIDING
crack, splinter, peel, rot, decay, or suffer insect infestation.
streaking. fade.
• C an
multiple trades to instal and finish.
exposure controls and protective equipment. • C an break under its own weight. Careful handling required.
• A ll
to cracking.
look.
• C an
spall when exposed to moisture.
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C LADDING OPT IONS
APPEARANCE
wood grain and color variation. • N o fading. • N o cracking or decay.
• P ainted. • N o multi-tonal
• B oards
are prefinished; no extra steps required. Reduces labor time/ expense. • I nstall with composite material screws. • L onger board lengths reduce splices and labor. • N o carcinogens released during cutting. • C an be installed with workers on ladders instead of scaffolding.
• D ifficult to cut. • O SHA requires
REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS OR TRADESPECIFIC LABOR
No
Yes
DURABILITY
• Won’t
WATER ABSORPTION
WOOD LAP SIDING
STUCCO
BRICK AND STONE MASONRY
• C olor
fades, chips, and can stain. • C an develop mold and mildew stains.
• P rone to cracking. • L imited trim options.
• A uthentic
• R equires
• L abor intensive. • R equires 2- to 3-step
• L abor intensive. • R equires wider
application plus paint. layers must be uniform to perform well. • R equires two layers/ applications of building paper or wrap plus lath reinforcing. • H eavy; scaffolding required when installing on second story or higher.
foundation wall to support its own weight and accommodate code-required 1-inch air space. • H eavy; scaffolding required when installing on second story or higher. • R equires steel support lintels over windows, doors, and gable ends. • R equires brick ties, thru-wall flashings, and weep holes for water drainage.
No
Yes
Yes
• B rittle.
Can fracture if nailed close to edge. • Finish and face can spall (flake or break off) in cold environments.
• S plits and splinters. • P rone to fading.
• P rone
Negligible
Depends on quality and age of finish.
Depends on quality and age of finish.
Always
Always
AFFECTED BY FREEZE/THAW CYCLES
No
Yes
Yes
Sometimes
Sometimes
WARRANTY
10-year Commercial 25-year Residential
Varies by manufacturer. Weathering/fading usually not covered.
None
None
None
CONTAINS RECYCLED CONTENT
Yes-94%
No
No
No
No
EASE OF INSTALLATION
• A uthentic
FIBER CEMENT SIDING
crack, splinter, peel, rot, decay, or suffer insect infestation.
streaking. fade.
• C an
multiple trades to instal and finish.
exposure controls and protective equipment. • C an break under its own weight. Careful handling required.
• A ll
to cracking.
look.
• C an
spall when exposed to moisture.
Get to know us even better. fiberondecking.com | 1.800.573.8841 Fiberon is a trademark of Fiber Composites, LLC, registered in the U.S. and other countries. VER-5/18
Made in the USA
