It doesn t change much over time and it is finished with coatings that are formulated for toughness and long-term durability. Siding Types - Vinyl and Steel Vinyl is very similar to aluminum and has a very similar appearance once applied. Vinyl is plastic which makes this type of siding flexible and easier to work with. However, there is still the same amount of precision cutting and fitting involved. One nice thing is that vinyl will not dent.
Scratches don t make too much difference since the material is the same color throughout the slat.
On drawback is that vinyl expands and contracts more that the other materials. This must be taken into account for installation. Extreme cold makes it stiff but will not shatter. It will however, crack from a hard impact. Replacing vinyl panels however is not too difficult.