| Characteristic | greenewall | Stucco | Wood | Wrought Iron | Vinyl | Aluminum | Chain Link |
| Average Lifetime | 50 years | 40 years | 5 - 15 years |
50 years | 20 years | 20 years | 20 years |
| Termite & Pest resistant |
Highly resistant | High | Low | High | High | High | High |
| Mold & Mildew resistant |
Highly resistant | Medium | Low | High | High | High | High |
| Fire Barrier | High | High | No | No | No | No | No |
| Sound Barrier | High | High | No | No | Low | No | No |
| Eco-Friendly | High | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Thermal Value | High | High | No | No | Low | No | No |
| Cost to build $ and maintain |
$$$ Low maintenance |
$$$$$ Periodic Patching |
$ Needs regular maintenance |
$$$$ Periodic Painting |
$$ Low |
$$$ Needs Painting |
$ None |
| Aesthetic value | Architecturally adaptive |
Solid, massive |
Varies | Decorative | Limited | Limited | None |
| Visual privacy | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | None | Fair | Fair | None to fair |
| Structural integrity | Strong, shock & wind resistant |
Solid, but cracking occurs |
Strong, but deteriorates |
Strong & enduring |
Light- weight, flexible |
Strong, dents |
Strong, flexible |
| Suggested maintenance |
Washable | Painting & caulking cracks |
Sealing, painting & repairing |
Washing & painting |
Washing | Washing & painting |
Washing & painting |
| Accessories: flower boxes, pillars, cut out windows, colors |
Many choices, customizable |
Color & style |
Color & Style | Decorative | Color | Color | None |
| Weather resistant | High | High | Low | Fair | Fair- High |
High | High |
| Physical security | High | High | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Cost of installation | Low | High | Low-Medium | High | Medium | Medium | Low |