Metal siding / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...metal vs. wood and other home cladding types Durability and performance Profiles and aesthetics of metal siding Metal siding costs: purchase and maintenance Which metal siding should you choose? Carbon footprints and the recyclability of metal Comparison: metal vs. wood and other home cladding types When choosing sid...

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...metal siding: Production (mining) is not at all green, metal has a high embodied energy. Cost of metal siding: $8 to $20 per square foot installed. Expected lifespan of metal siding: 50 years and over. Many types and styles of metal siding can be found. Pre-finished steel, galvanized steel, copper, zinc, most commonly...