In an exclusive interview with Australia's Sunday Night that aired this week, the late princess's former lover James Hewitt was asked point-blank about a pesky rumor that has been circulating since the '80s â that he, not Prince Charles, is the biological father of Prince Harry.
Here's a closer look at the longevity numbers in the NAHB and InterNACHI reports: 1  Aluminum siding -- The InterNACHI report projects that aluminum siding should last for 25 to 40 years.  Brick veneer -- Both the NAHB and the InterNACHI indicate that brick is a good choice for a long lasting exterior veneer.
1 Vinyl siding is relatively low-cost, low-maintenance and easy to install. 2  It costs less than $1 a square foot for a do-it-yourself project, or $1,000-$1,250 for 1,250 exterior square feet.3  Having it professionally installed runs $2-$7 a square foot, or $2,500-$8,750 for 1,250 square feet. Aluminum siding is fireproof and impervious to termites, and can last 35-40 years. 2  But the painted metal can fade, dent or develop a chalky appearance over time, and in some climates it can corrode. 3  Hiring someone to install aluminum siding is $2.50-$3.50 a square foot, or $3,100-$4,500 for 1,250 exterior square feet.