| MATERIAL |
HANSON BRICK |
VINYL, ALUMINUM AND WOOD SIDING |
EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS |
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| Color |
Enormous range of natural color |
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Limited color range, color can fade, depending on material |
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Monotonous |
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| Texture |
Wide range, including Bark, Wirecut, Smooth and Antique |
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Limited range |
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Different textures, but mostly flat |
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| “M” Factor |
Up to eight hours to transfer 30 degrees fahrenheit from outside to inside wall |
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One hour to transfer 30 degrees fahrenheit from outside to inside wall |
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Satisfactory insulation values, but is combustible |
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| Moisture Absorption |
Small range of absorption |
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High absorption rate for wood siding leads to swelling and delamination |
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Interfaces are susceptible to wear ingress which leads to accumulation of moisture |
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| Repair and Maintenance |
Little or no maintenance required |
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Replacement may be needed with age, wood requires painting |
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Water penetration can lead to structural rot and total system replacement |
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