• Wood is a renewable “GREEN” product.
• Vinyl is a petroleum based product and therefore has a negative environmental impact.
• Wood adds “R-value”…increasing the efficiency of your structure.
• Most vinyl adds no “R-value”.
• Wood…when properly coated and sealed…all 4 sides…2 coats = very low, to no
maintenance, and adds to life span of product.
• Vinyl has no process which can be done to add life span to the product.
• Wood will add value to your structure with appearance “WOW” factor.
• Vinyl is not generally considered to be “AWE” inspiring.
• Wood evokes pride of ownership with its character, warmth, and charm.
• Not many owners praise their purchase of vinyl, but rather try to justify it.
• Wood can be refinished to its original condition, matching appearance easily, or
changing color for a new look.
• Vinyl is very difficult to match due to unequal fading, discontinued colors,
discontinued styles, and is difficult to change colors.
• Wood can be easily milled for a custom application and/ or appearance e.g. profile or
size.
• Vinyl is limited in profile and style.
• Wood can be applied to new structures as well as remodel projects and Heritage
buildings.
• Vinyl may not give the desired appearance in these applications.
• Wood can be applied interior and exterior to achieve cohesive design element.
• Vinyl is exterior only……..
• Wood is easy to work with, regardless of temperature.
• Vinyl can be difficult to work with, cold temperatures cause it to become brittle and if
not fastened properly, product will buckle leaving a wavy appearance.
• Wood, whether smooth or resawn texture, has a distinctive look.
• Vinyl manufacturers can only try to duplicate the look and texture of wood…
Wouldn’t you just rather have the real thing?