Siding
What is a Hunter Unit and Why is it Important?
Did you read the fine print on your siding’s warranty? If you examined the details, you likely noticed references to a Hunter unit, especially in the section about fading. The Hunter unit measures tiny differences in pigment to determine if a surface has faded. Siding manufacturers rely on this scale to decide whether fading falls…
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Building a new house or renovating your current one comes with many decisions. One of the most visually impactful choices is the color of your siding. This decision depends on your style, the architecture of your home, and any Homeowner Association (HOA) guidelines. Factors That Influence Siding Color Choices HOA rules often dictate siding color,…
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DIY Skirting Ideas to Complement Your Siding
Calling all you weekend warriors! If your concrete foundation could use some oomph, a faux stone skirting installed against it can net you instant curbside appeal—while being seriously simple to install. Panel designs, textures, and colors have all come a long way in the last few years. The quality stone veneers on the market now…
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Best Siding and Trim Color Combinations
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders on your home, breathing new life into any room. Painting the outside of your home is essentially like a facelift for your house, making it look new again. But if choosing a paint color for the interior gives you anxiety, picking out colors for your siding and…
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Deciding on the Right Siding Colors
The right siding can make a home pop — one color can dramatically improve the look of a house, while the wrong one can ruin the entire look. That’s why it’s important to consider some things before you choose your only hue. The wrong decision will leave you with a poor-looking home with a…
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Is Cypress Siding Right for Your Home?
Cypress makes an ideal siding material because, like redwood and cedar, it naturally resists rot. Even without finishing or protecting it from the elements, it can last for many years. The siding features a warm reddish-amber color and is popular for its natural look. However, sunlight will cause that color to fade over time without…
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Gingerbread Siding and Trim: A Classic Touch for Your Home
When most people think of “gingerbread,” they picture intricately detailed latticework. However, another version of gingerbread siding and trim features wavy-edge siding, also known as gingerbread bevel. This siding is sawn and textured with wavy, non-linear edges, giving homes a cottage-like charm, reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel. Wavy-edge bevel siding lends rustic appeal, warmth, and…
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Vinyl Siding Installation Tips and Tricks
Vinyl siding is one of the easiest types of siding to install, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t require skill or knowledge to complete properly. When incorrectly installed, vinyl siding will let water in, and it will become a lovely home for all sorts of pests—which won’t look very good either. Here are some tips…