h wrote in message

Can't say that about the vinyl I've seen, which starts looking awful in
about three years. However, I am firmly in the "all
vinyl/aluminum/non-wood clapboards look hideous" camp, so YMMV.

"Some" vinyl looks cheap and does not hold up well long term. Quality vinyl
does. I wonder how many houses you've seen with good vinyl on it and
thought it was some other material.