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Originally Posted by jadeddog
This is just so, so, so weird to me. Hardie board doesn't "crack" and "break" like vinyl does, but it requires re-application of paint. Whereas stucco, or brick, does not require any maintenance at all (more or less anyhow).
I'm not arguing with you, hardie is an upgrade and costs more. But the other options are almost infinity superior in every regard other than color choice and cost. Very strange.
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stucco will also sun fade from uv exposure and need regular repainting (particularly darker colours).
vinyl siding will also sun fade from uv exposure and can't be repainted without resorting to special (and expensive) paints.
brick won't need repainting but the mortar will require regular inspections and repair/repointing as required.
you also need to remember that edmonton is quite a bit further north than regina and is also quite a bit higher in elevation than regina, both of which will increase/accelerate sun-fading, particularly on south elevations.