Steel and metal siding products are some of the most durable and low-maintenance products on the market. They are so durable, in fact that most warranties are offered between 20- to 40-years, although properly installed and well-maintained siding will last longer than that. Even so, no product is perfect so the following is a list of pros and cons to help you determine whether metal siding is the right choice for your building.

Tough as nails. Get it? Metal siding products are literally as tough as nails. No need to worry about cracking, chipping or warping. They are also completely pest-resistant and are fire retardant when compared with their counterparts.