Comments on: Stucco and Vinyl were the Most Common Siding Materials on New Homes in 2022 https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/09/stucco-and-vinyl-were-the-most-common-siding-materials-on-new-homes-in-2022/ National Association of Home Builders Discusses Economics and Housing Policy Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:39:01 +0000 hourly 1 By: Eduard https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/09/stucco-and-vinyl-were-the-most-common-siding-materials-on-new-homes-in-2022/#comment-2193080 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:39:01 +0000 https://eyeonhousing.org/?p=33925#comment-2193080 Builders should take note of these trends as they may impact material costs and construction loan budgets, requiring adjustments in financing strategies to accommodate the preferred siding choices for their projects. That is why it’s important to have the right financial partner by your side that can make all the difference. Us at builderloans.net can help you in achieving this.

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By: Mary Jo Quay https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/09/stucco-and-vinyl-were-the-most-common-siding-materials-on-new-homes-in-2022/#comment-2176501 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:00:50 +0000 https://eyeonhousing.org/?p=33925#comment-2176501 The preponderance of vinyl in the Midwest is surprising. It has a 15-20 year life span, hail leaves it full of holes, and heat warps it. Stucco has a long lifecycle, and is low maintenance.

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By: Mark Fowler https://eyeonhousing.org/2023/09/stucco-and-vinyl-were-the-most-common-siding-materials-on-new-homes-in-2022/#comment-2174305 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:11:40 +0000 https://eyeonhousing.org/?p=33925#comment-2174305 Interesting report and illustrates what drives home developers and buyers (Aesthetics, Durability, and Cost.) The more durable products are popular when the cost is in line with the other claddings. The cost of some claddings can vary greatly from region to region. Brick is a great product and affordable in the west and east south-central US. Stucco is very affordable in the Pacific and Mountain states. The overwhelming use of the plaster pump and efficient ” gun” crews is the main reason stucco rules out west. Getting durability, aesthetics and affordability is hard to beat.

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