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Beauty. Color. Character. Charm. Strength. Did we mention variety? Hanson Clay Brick delivers on all fronts. Below, see how Hanson brick stands up to other cladding products.

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