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Beauty. Color. Character. Charm. Strength. Did we mention variety? Hanson Clay Brick delivers on all fronts. Below, see how Hanson brick stands up to other cladding products.

MATERIAL HANSON BRICK VINYL, ALUMINUM AND WOOD SIDING EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS Color Enormous range of natural color Limited color range, color can fade, depending on material Monotonous Texture Wide range, including Bark, Wirecut, Smooth and Antique Limited range Different textures, but mostly flat "M" Factor Up to eight hours to transfer 30 degrees fahrenheit from outside to inside wall One hour to transfer 30 degrees fahrenheit from outside to inside wall Satisfactory insulation values, but is combustible Moisture Absorption Small range of absorption High absorption rate for wood siding leads to swelling and delamination Interfaces are susceptible to wear ingress which leads to accumulation of moisture Repair and Maintenance Little or no maintenance required Replacement may be needed with age, wood requires painting Water penetration can lead to structural rot and total system replacement