Wooden Screen Doors vs. Aluminum Doors

There was a period in the 80's when I used to notice whether someone had alumininum or wooden screen doors every time I drove past their house. In fact, I almost looked down my nose at such people and thought they were no better than pond scum (just kidding). I was going through a snooty stage. I'll tolerate the white aluminum doors but I despise the old-fashioned steely gray doors (and combination windows).

I'm not wild about vinyl siding either but I can appreciate its practicality as it requires very little maintenance (no need to paint). However, I have heard that vinyl siding rots the wood underneath.

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