The close of 2024 brings with it a wave of exciting trends in exterior home design, particularly in color schemes. Homeowners and designers alike are drawing inspiration from natural elements, contemporary aesthetics, and the desire for individuality. As we move into 2025, the emphasis is on creating harmonious, inviting, and expressive exteriors that reflect both...
The allure of a fresh, aesthetically pleasing exterior that offers both durability and minimal maintenance is compelling. However, ensuring the project runs smoothly requires effective management and oversight. This is where your vinyl siding project manager comes in. Their role is critical in orchestrating the various elements of the project, from planning and execution to...
What It Means for a Contractor to Gain 5-Star Siding Contractor Status by CertainTeed As a homeowner, you know how crucial it is to work with reliable, skilled contractors for siding installation and replacement. The quality of work can significantly affect not only the appearance and value of your home, but also its longevity and...
As the cold weather rolls in and snowflakes start falling, you may be wondering whether it’s a good time to have new siding installed on your home. While winter siding installations may seem daunting, it is actually a feasible option for homeowners. We’ll take a closer look at the facts on winter siding installations, including...
Vinyl siding is a big ticket home improvement project! How do you know what you’ll like? One decision you’ll face is whether to go with vertical or horizontal siding. Both options have their own unique advantages and considerations that you should take into account before making a final decision. In this article, we will dive...
Buying a home is an exciting time but if you’ve never bought a vinyl sided home, what should you look for? Vinyl siding, with its aesthetic appeal and exceptional durability, has become a popular choice for homeowners. 1.) Age of Vinyl Siding Asking about the history of the house, in general, is important, of course,...
As a homeowner, you may have been surprised by the steep prices of vinyl siding replacement. While it may seem like a simple task, there are several factors that contribute to the high costs. Here, we break down the reasons why vinyl siding replacement can be so expensive. Labor Costs: One of the primary factors...
When it comes to vinyl siding anatomy, you might not know the lingo. Understandable since you’ve probably never replaced your vinyl siding before or it’s been so long, the standard vinyl siding terms may have changed. Whatever the case, we’ve provided the ultimate guide to understanding what your contractor is talking about or, even more...
It’s an age old question, or at least as long as vinyl siding has been in the picture, do we paint our wood siding or install vinyl siding? What are the pros and cons we should consider when choosing the best option for our home? Sometimes homeownership comes with decisions you never thought you’d have...
Are you thinking about vinyl siding your home and you feel a little intimidated about the terminology? We’re here to help! 1.) Square Vinyl siders will typically refer to the size of your house in squares. A square is 100 square feet, which is a 10’x10′ box or square. An average sized house typically measures...
One of the most frequently asked questions about vinyl siding we hear is, “does the existing siding need to be stripped off first?”. We usually recommend it to be stripped but it can depend on your house and budget. Reasons to strip the existing siding before installing new siding: 1.) Your old wood siding...
Vinyl siding is an investment in your home’s future and value for years to come. 1.) Do I ever have to paint vinyl siding? No, vinyl siding is composed of a dyed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which won’t chip, peel or blister the way painted wood siding could. Vinyl siding is virtually maintenance free. You...
