Consumer Reports Vinly Siding

Explore 2017 consumer reports siding ratings for vinyl siding and composite siding shingle and shakes as well as fiber cement panels and boards.

Consumer reports vinly siding.

Consumer reports tests find synthetic siding is better than ever. The company claims it can reduce. If you re looking for a great return on your home improvement project new siding is one of the most cost. Prices listed are per square 100 square feet.

The latest performance ratings reliability of all siding. Product reviews top products. Feldco s comfortwrap 365 product is a weather barrier material that can be installed under vinyl siding to make it more energy efficient. View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the.

We test vinyl and plastic shingle and shake siding. Foam backing besides making vinyl siding more rigid foam backing adds insulation. Consumer reports discusses the potential risks of vinyl siding to the environment and health. The health risk to consumers and the environment is generally low except under extreme conditions.

160 per square consumer reports rating. Weigh the look you like against upkeep and cost. Some vinyl siding comes in 16 foot or longer lengths to reduce the number of seams on long unbroken walls. Finish for fiber cement consider whether the added color choices and cost savings of painting it yourself outweigh the longer durability of a factory finish.

Consumer reports first tests of vinyl siding in more than a decade reveal the brands that offer the most protection at the best price. Figure on 20 squares and 5 000 to 10 000 in labor for a typical 2 300 square foot house.