We have a FWC Hawk Shell on order, and need to make decision on siding. I understand the differences between corrugated aluminum and smooth aluminum in cost, appearance, repair costs, etc. I'm interested in actual, real world experiences of those of you with smooth aluminum with scratches? Dents and dings? Warping and ripples? Ever need to repair? If you were doing it over again, would you go with smooth or corrugated?
FWC Siding Choice?
- Thread starter dabor
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Sparse Gray Hackle
Geezer
Corrugated, always. It’s easier to repair.
slowtwitch
Adventurer
Why is it easier to repair?
jadmt
ignore button user
i am guessing easier to blend in splices...probably more resistant to damage as well.
thesuzukimethod
New member
we have the dark grey smooth siding on our projectM. love the way it looks on our grey tundra, but it absorbs a lot of solar radiation. (i.e. very hot to the touch in direct sunlight). doesn't necessarily transfer inside since the most direct sun hits the bright white roof....(and in the winter, i can see it helping not hurting). but it's an FYI. The time i really notice it is when i have the back door flipped up (close to 90 degrees) in the sun, and when you close it, you can tell it's been in the sun.
edit to add: it shows scratches too, but those just match the pinstripes on the truck. gotta love the scrub desert
edit to add: it shows scratches too, but those just match the pinstripes on the truck. gotta love the scrub desert
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
Yeah I see these dark colored sweatboxes everywhere here in the Southwest. I have corrugated aluminum sides on my 21 yr old Northstar.we have the dark grey smooth siding on our projectM. love the way it looks on our grey tundra, but it absorbs a lot of solar radiation. (i.e. very hot to the touch in direct sunlight). doesn't necessarily transfer inside since the most direct sun hits the bright white roof....(and in the winter, i can see it helping not hurting). but it's an FYI. The time i really notice it is when i have the back door flipped up (close to 90 degrees) in the sun, and when you close it, you can tell it's been in the sun.
edit to add: it shows scratches too, but those just match the pinstripes on the truck. gotta love the scrub desert