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Synthetic building materials are gaining popularity because they look almost identical to the real thing, cost less to maintain, last longer, and are often easier to install. Man-made materials like fiberglass doors, cement siding, laminate floors, and brick veneer may cost slightly more than their authentic wood, stone, and metal counterparts, but the cost is recouped over their lifetime with less upkeep. However, while these components do a good impersonation of traditional materials, discerning eyes can still tell they aren’t the real thing. You have to decide if the cost benefit is worth the aesthetic tradeoff.