Aluminum vs Fiberglass
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โAug-28-2017 04:26 AM
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โAug-28-2017 08:50 AM
rbpru wrote:
In my humble opinion, the floor plan and interior components far outweigh the exterior covering.
Good luck
This is the most honest answer here. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but what it really comes down to, what do you like? You can have a fancy slab side with a useless floor plan, or you could have an ugly rib side with a really nice floor plan, or visaversa.
Way I see it, I don't care what it looks like outside as long as it is comfortable and functional inside.
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โAug-28-2017 08:30 AM
nobby wrote:
I haven't heard of any real aluminum sided reliability issues....but I don't own one, either.
I dunno', when I got mine I could stick my arm through the joint in the middle of the siding. The screws that tried to hold the siding to the rotted frame had fallen out.
The good news is that a wood frame and aluminum siding can be repaired a bit easier than an aluminum frame with delaminated Filon.
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โAug-28-2017 07:41 AM
Fiberglass is a newer technology. Though also a couple of decades olds, the technology continues to evolve. Fiberglass lends itself to the fancy shapes and sculpted designs that folks like, plus it offers a broad canvas for today's artistic decals.
Aluminum is prone to dents, fiberglass is prone to de-eliminations. Which is better is mostly a matter of opinion or unusual circumstance such as the aforementioned hail or intense sunshine.
In my humble opinion, the floor plan and interior components far outweigh the exterior covering.
Good luck
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โAug-28-2017 07:09 AM
Both can leak. One will rot the other will delaminate.
Fiberglass sided can have higher R value for insulation.
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โAug-28-2017 06:15 AM
out_for_a_rip wrote:
- we are in the market for our first TT and are unsure of the real differences between aluminum and fiberglass siding (besides price).
For some it's just a matter of aesthetics as many simply prefer the look of smooth fibreglass. Aluminum dents easily, with the only effective repair being to replace it, while any good body shop should be able to properly repair fibreglass in the unlikely event it's damaged.
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โAug-28-2017 05:21 AM
I have the fiberglass AND have spots of delamination....mostly where water was sneaking by door and window frames. I have halted the progression by caulking EVERYTHING.
I haven't heard of any real aluminum sided reliability issues....but I don't own one, either.
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โAug-28-2017 05:11 AM
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โAug-28-2017 05:06 AM
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โAug-28-2017 04:52 AM
The forum was set up for new discussion, not just a library.
I simply prefer an aluminum siding trailer for it's long lasting ability.
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โAug-28-2017 04:46 AM
Bumpyroad wrote:rjxj wrote:
Aluminum is best for making beer cans.
a new member, perhaps isn't aware of the search function. there have been 1,208,888 threads on this.
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โAug-28-2017 04:41 AM
rjxj wrote:
Aluminum is best for making beer cans.
a new member, perhaps isn't aware of the search function. there have been 1,208,888 threads on this.
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โAug-28-2017 04:41 AM
rjxj wrote:
Aluminum is best for making beer cans.
And looks like new for around 20yrs with no significant effort.
Only real advantage fiberglass has is if you live in an area with a lot of hail.
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โAug-28-2017 04:31 AM