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This is How Easy it is to Keep Vinyl Siding Looking New

One of the best parts of choosing vinyl siding is how remarkably low maintenance it is. It can keep its fresh and new look for years, with only a little bit of TLC. Today we’re going to show you how to maintain your vinyl siding’s freshly painted look, without ever having to lift a paintbrush. This is going to be even easier than you thought. Two Things You Will Need to Do You’re going to want to inspect your siding every 6 months or so, or when the seasons change, to make sure there are no dents from birds or stray baseballs crashing into it. Next, you’re going to grab a hose and bucket and give the siding a washing once a year or so. The old-fashioned sponge or cloth will work just fine. You don’t have to buy a special soap, but you should avoid any soaps or detergents with bleach. You should also stay away from liquid grease remover, polish remover, organic solvents or furniture polish. They could all damage the finish. Several Things You Will Never Need to Do
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How to Pick the Perfect Color of Vinyl Siding

When you’re looking to cover the exterior of your home, you will be pleased to see an almost limitless selection of vinyl siding colors . There are so many different directions you can take your home. You can choose from: Earth Tones Natural Elegance Modern Spice Cool Comfort Urban Appeal But to make sure you get the perfect color combination, here are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to color selection. Do: Be Bold and Go After What You Want This is your shot to really give your home the look you’ve always wanted. So there’s no need to compromise. This is not a decision you will want to lament. You don’t want to regret your choice every time you pull into your driveway, or walk out the front door. Don’t: Be Bold For The Sake of Being Bold Again, you don’t want to regret this. This siding will literally cover nearly the entire facade of your home. Keep the color scheme of the other homes in your neighborhood in mind. You want to stand out for the
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How to Install Cedar Shake Vinyl Siding

How would you like to cut your siding costs in half? It’s actually really easy to install. You can skip the labour costs by installing your cedar shake vinyl siding yourself. All it takes is a little bit of patience and some knowhow. Your home will have the brand new look you’ve been dreaming about in no time. Here is exactly what you will need to know to pull it off. All About the Base Obviously, a strong base to build on is crucial. You’ll have really good results if you go over existing wood siding or a plywood shear wall, somewhere in the neighbourhood of 7/16 or better. You can also put your shakes over the entire wall, or as wainscot over some traditional siding. The choice is yours. Next, add some plastic or woman house wrap. But, if the exterior walls of your home already have siding and trim installed, you’re onto the next step. Allow Room Between Panels Your panelling should come with a temperature guide, to let you know exactly how much space you shoul
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3 Benefits of Engineered Wood Siding That You May Not Have Thought of

You’ve probably already heard that engineered wood siding gives you the same look of traditional wood siding, at a fraction of the cost. But that is far from the only reason more and more people are choosing engineered wood, from homebuilders to homeowners. Today, we’re going to go through 3 of the lesser-known benefits that you may not be aware of, but they’re things that could actually affect your purchase decision. It’s Green You may hear the word engineered and assume that means that you’re dealing with a less than environmentally friendly material. Actually, it’s manufactured using a lot of recycled products to make the panels. At KWP we take pride in being a, ecologically conscious manufacturer of quality and sustainable wood siding and trim board. We know today’s homeowners want responsible and environmentally-conscious homes. On top of the renewability of the actual materials, the panels also come with a very high R-Value, which means they’re great insulators
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Vinyl Siding Styles

When looking at different vinyl siding color combinations , you might hear people use the terms “style” and “type” interchangeably. They’ll say, “I want to see all of your vinyl siding colors and styles.” Or “What types do you have?” There is actually a difference between what each term describes in the industry. There are types of vinyl siding like clapboard or horizontal types. Now each of those types have different styles. For example, clapboard has dutch lap, beaded and smooth. Make sense? Your contractor or siding salesman can give you more examples and show you the difference in person. But if you want a bit more clarity, let’s take a look at the different styles you have to choose from: Board and Batten: These run up and down, or vertically, from top to bottom. It’s very popular and you’ve probably seen these in your neighbourhood. It can cost between $3 and $10 per square foot depending on what quality or thickness you’re looking for: For 2,000 square fee
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Find Your Vinyl Siding Style

What vinyl siding style suits your home? First, we need to be clear about what we’re talking about. You might use the terms “style” and “type” interchangeably; many people do. But, to be clear, the types of vinyl siding include things like clapboard or horizontal. But those types have different styles. Clapboard type has dutch lap, beaded and smooth styles We hope that makes it a bit clearer. Now let’s explore some of your style options. Insulated Vinyl: Looking for an energy-efficient siding that can reduce heat loss by as much as 25%? Insulated vinyl keeps the heat over the cold months, and the cool in during the summer months, while it increases the “R” value of your home. It will likely more than pay for itself over the life of your home, as hydro and gas rates continue to climb and utility bills go higher and higher. Vinyl Cedar Shake: The look and beauty of real cedar wood, but a fraction of the cost. Homeowners also love that it keeps that look, year af
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How to Maintain Vinyl Siding

Good vinyl siding should do all the work for you. It should actually require very little upkeep. If you’re having to do too much, it probably means it’s time for new siding. However, there are certain steps you can take to make sure you get a nice long life out of your siding, and the maximum return on your investment. Here is some basic maintenance that’s either low-cost or free to do! Watch the Heat Of course, you can’t control how much sun beats down on your vinyl siding over the summer months. Besides, the siding is there to protect your home from that sun. You can, however, be a bit more mindful of where you put things like your BBQ though. Putting it too close to the home can put unnecessary heat and pressure on your siding. So be sure to put your BBQs and fire fits a safe distance away. Give it a Bath Once Per Year This should really be the only major chore your siding should create each year. Give your exterior a good cleaning using a soft cloth or brush
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