Cypress Siding Vs. Metal Siding

Cypress Siding

Cypress siding, according to Cal Finder, a remodeling company, is considered to be one of the most durable options in terms of wood siding. Cypress siding can be used on both traditional homes or rustic homes, seamlessly matching each style with ease. Furthermore, cypress is affordable at around 2 dollars per linear foot, at the time of publication, though overall cost could go up in price, due to shipping costs, the further away the consumer is from the nearest cypress siding manufacturer. Cypress is naturally resistant to moisture, rotting and insect damage. However, because it is a wood product, eventually it will succumb to damage and require replacement.

Metal siding can vary greatly in price, depending on the type of metal chosen. For example, aluminum siding tends to be more affordable at 2 to 3 dollars per square foot, in comparison to steel siding, which can cost upwards of 7 to 8 dollars per square foot. However, most quality metal sidings are ideal because they will not rot and are resistant against insect damage. Metal siding is also resistant against mold and mildew growth.

Both metal siding and cypress siding can be painted to create a uniform look for the home. Cypress is ecofriendly in the fact that it is renewable and more cypress can be grown. On the same plane, certain metal sidings, such as steel, are recyclable and can be reused, making it an ecofriendly option as well. While cypress may crack, split or shrink, metal siding can also become damaged by the elements and become dented or scratched.

Though both products are resistant against insect damage, cypress siding can potentially become damaged by pests as it ages and the natural oils dry up, reducing its resistance against insects. Furthermore, while steel siding is fire resistant, cypress siding is not. Cypress siding can also be damaged by other variables, such as wood peckers, whereas this bird would never consider pecking at metal siding. Metal siding can be molded into a variety of shapes and sizes, while cypress siding comes in shakes, shingles, panels or logs.