Just came across this, [URL=http://www.ask-jeff.co.uk/building-pvc-cladding.htm]Plastic not so fantastic[/URL] as was doing a little research on replacing my fasica boards and soffits on our house. Interesting reading. Still i'm in the plastic camp, sanding and painting wood every 12 months is not my idea of fun. Personally I think its case of the "old folk" being wary of new materials.