Just came across your post and figured I’d throw in an answer in case you held off on your project. The majority of vinyl siding brands are exactly the same quality for comparable lines. Some are literally made in the same places but have different brand names attached for individual suppliers. Thickness and colors will likely be your deciding factors. .042 or thinner are what will be used for low end rentals and just to get something on a building like back sheds or when you’re just trying to save money and get anything on. .044 is kind of the sweet spot where cost meets quality. This is the most common siding and companies will have the largest selection of colors here. Every company has standard double 4” available and every lumber yard will have some selection on hand. .046 or thicker will be considered “premium” vinyl. It will be able to take a little bit more of a beating before chipping or cracking. And I mean “little”. It’s still a vinyl product so it can only take so much from thrown rocks or baseballs, especially when it’s cold. The cost for these starts edging very close to LP SmartSide and if you’re considering something like a .050 then you would likely be better off making the jump to LP. Individual brands will be preferred by contractors for minor things like how they snap together or how they mark out their nail holes. Otherwise the preferences are more about how easily they can get materials and accessories in matching colors. former exteriors business owner now in corporate building materials sales More on reddit.com

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Laugh all you want, but that doesn't look too far out of pocket. I flip homes, and a 1200 Sq ft home, 1 story, with detached 2 car garage, was a little over $20K. It runs around $5 a square foot. Wall feet, not floor feet. I don't do vinyl often because I really don't care for it; but the folks who had decided to buy the home wanted it. I prefer Hardie siding. It's more durable, and there's no metal installed that will allow your trim to rot beneath it. More on reddit.com

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