Georgia Pacific vs GAF Siding: a comparison of manufacturers

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If you plan to install or upgrade siding on your home and are currently searching for a siding estimate, it is a good idea to pursue a Georgia-Pacific vs. GAF siding comparison. Both companies offer products that are not only durable, but can also enhance the aesthetic value of your home.

Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific carries multiple types of siding in two general materials categories: vinyl and plywood.

The company's vinyl siding is its most popular type of siding. It is maintenance free, stain resistant and economical. Georgia-Pacific's vinyl siding is also impervious to termites, which is a benefit that attracts many homeowners. Its vinyl siding comes in the following style and product lines:

• Caliber
• Cedar Lane Select
• Cedar Spectrum Hand-Split Siding
• Compass
• Chatham Ridge
• Cedar Spectrum Shingle Siding
• Forest Ridge
• Castle Ridge
• Cedar Spectrum Round Cut Siding
• Shadow Ridge
• Board & Batten
• Vinyl Siding Accessories
• Vision Pro
• Vinyl Soffit and Fascia
• Complementary Products
• Somerset Coastal
• Parkside Vinyl Skirting

(Click on any of the above items for more information)

Georgia-Pacific's plywood siding comes under its Plytanium® line. Plytanium® is an all-plywood, exterior-grade panel that is ideal for siding applications from new home construction and remodeling to do-it-yourself projects. Plytanium® plywood siding is one of the most widely used siding materials because it is easy to install and offers long term durability. It also comes with a 25-year limited warranty.

(For more information on Plytanium® siding, click here.)

GAF

GAF is a golal leader in roofing materials and it transformed that roofing expertise into creating one of the country's most widely-used fiber cement siding lines of products. GAF siding is easy to install, pre-primed for painting and maintenance free. It is easy to install because, unlike most sidings, you do not have to caulk GAF's fiber-cement siding at every joint, which saves lots of time and energy during installation. GAF's fiber-cement siding has a classic look and comes in a variety of colors. It is fireproof and resistant to freeze-thaw conditions, so you don't have to worry about damage due to extreme weather. You can use fiber-cement siding if you need to install brand-new siding, or you can use it to repair shingles that have been damaged. 

For more detailed information about GAF siding products, click here.

Both Georgia-Pacific or GAF siding products can be found at many contractor supply stores and home improvement retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe's. You can visit one of these retailers and start to get a sense for what selection and costs will be available in your area. You can also visit one of the larger home improvement chain websites to go further with your review of product options. A store representative may also be able to give you an idea of how much your siding job will cost.

 

One of the best ways to conduct a Georgia-Pacific vs. GAF siding comparison is to enlist the help of a qualified professional who has worked with one or both of these products. Reply! can help by connecting you to local siding professionals who will have that experience and can help you make just the right decision for your siding needs.