Shed Siding: Duratemp Vs. Vinyl

When shopping for a storage building, the type of siding is one of the first decisions to be made. I will outline the advantages and considerations of three popular siding options below.

The Benefits of Vinyl Siding:

• Easy to clean, just pressure wash and vinyl looks like new.
• Maintenance free, you will never have to paint vinyl siding.
• Many colors available to match the vinyl on your home.
• No cracking or splitting.
• Uniform appearance.
• Smooth material, vinyl siding will never give you splinters.
• Longevity, vinyl stands up to long term exposure to moisture.
• Standard with metal trim and steel doors.

Sold! Right? Well, there are two sides to every coin…

• More expensive than Duratemp siding sheds
• Cracks if hit with hard objects…like base balls, lawn mowers, etc
• Fades over time if placed in direct sun.
• Not as many color choices
• Will hold mold and fungus in damp areas.

Benefits to Duratemp Composite Wood Siding

• 25 year warranty against mold, rot, and cracks
• More color choices
• Easy to change color by repainting building
• Custom color matching available
• Easy to attach decorations, hose reels, window boxes, etc.

The flip side of the Duratemp coin…

• May need to be repainted in 10 to 15 years.
• Looks like T1-11 which was popular years ago but did not perform as well.
• Country look and feel.

Natural Pine Siding

• Very hard and durable wood
• Beauty of natural wood siding
• Rustic look easily achieved.

The flip side of the Natural Pine coin . . .

• Must be stained every year to maintain color
• Will turn grey if not stained every year.
• Rough surface & will cause splinters
• Difficult to stain and paint.

I hope this information helps as you shop for storage buildings. Please feel free to commit on this post with your own experience with these siding options.