All posts tagged "Siding"
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4 things to consider when choosing siding
Selecting new siding is one of the most important decisions homeowners face when building new or remodeling an existing home. With so many options — both classic and modern materials — there’s a lot to consider. Many...
- Posted March 15, 2016
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A Beginners Guide to Choosing Siding
According to a siding contractor, siding is one of the most important building components of a home. It, more than any other element, influences a home’s overall appearance and, thus, its value. Contrary to popular belief, siding...
- Posted August 14, 2015
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Clutter Affects Our Brains but Sheds Improve Home Organization
Shed Sales Could Reach $800 Million Annually by 2018 Clutter negatively affects our brains, ability to focus and process information. LP Building Products’ proprietary research shows that U.S. consumers strive to make their homes a sanctuary from...
- Posted January 25, 2015
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Vinyl Siding Maintenance!?
You bought vinyl siding because it’s supposed to be maintenance-free. Now you hear that just a little maintenance is required. Vinyl siding is easy and relatively carefree, but there are things to be done. First, rinse it...
- Posted March 25, 2014
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Craneboard: A New Prospect
What’s best for your house? Fiber-cement siding or wood? Is a solid vinyl panel over foam board what’s best for you? More than 1,000 new products were introduced at the recent builders’ expo in Atlanta, but only...
- Posted March 17, 2014
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Solid-Core Siding Update
In past years, siding options included wood, fiberboard, aluminum, vinyl and fiber cement. A few years ago, solid-core siding was introduced at a builders’ show in Atlanta. It was an immediate hit — for a number of...
- Posted March 12, 2014
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Fiber-Cement Siding Beats Being Soaked
Got damaged siding that needs to be replaced? Good news — you don’t have to re-side. A fiber-cement siding quick fix that blends right in might be all you need. Wood- and hardboard siding often is water-damaged...
- Posted March 5, 2014
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How to Clean Vinyl Siding
If you’re the new sheriff out to clean up the town, there’s nothing to it, partner, as long as the town has maintenance-free vinyl siding. All it needs is a good rinse with a garden hose. But...
- Posted March 3, 2014
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Cleaning Chalking from Exterior Siding
The exterior siding on your home is so chalky your neighbors got together a collection and purchased a black board for you and your family. So you took the hint and decided to call for advice. To...
- Posted February 16, 2014