Ok, i hunt in southern texas and have hunted quite a bit in northern texas as well. Lots of different blind and materials i have hunted in. Heres some opinions:
1. Plywood is the worst.
3. Single layer plastic is next worst. Just dont hold up to insecrs and really all ypu do is keep the rain off your head
3. fiberglass is next worst. Not for longevity, but for sound. They are really loud.
4. Uninsulated metal (of any kind), loud, hot, dont keep insects out well
5. Hardiboard or hardiplank is good for longevity, has a lot of flexibility as far as being able to customize it with carpet on the sides and bottom or insulation with foam, etc, and you can make them fairly insect proof with good windows or make them as cheap as you want.
6. Insulated metal, good at temperature regulation, noise level, and insect protection.
my top brands would be all seasons (they are expensive but well worth the buy once cry once price), insulated atascosa, insulated ranch king, or something do it yourself with hardiplank/hardiboard (you could use a metal frame or wood frame woth these as long as the seams are good you wont have to worry about water or sun damage for decade or longer).
Just my 2 cents after having hinted out of a bunch of different types/styles and materials
Having said all that, i shot ky biggest buck ever this past season out of a fiberglass blind on a makeshoft stand on top of a non-functional pick up truck....go figure....
