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Library of Siding Articles

Our Siding Guide contains more than 20 articles about siding to help homeowners prepare for an exterior home makeover. The articles include details and comparisons for the various siding material options, including aluminum, vinyl, hardboard or wood. There is also information on repairing, cleaning and caring for your siding, pricing information and installation tips.

A Guide to Popular Types of Home Siding: Which is Right for You?

Homes are expensive, and siding both beautifies and protects this investment. There are several types of siding, however, so if you're considering having siding installed, a little research may be in order.

Aluminum Siding: How to Repair Dents

If there's one thing homeowners with vinyl siding can count on, it's that dents happen. Fortunately, they can be fixed - this article tells you how!

Aluminum Siding: The Basics

Aluminum siding has started to get overlooked in favor of vinyl siding, but aluminum still has advantages. It eliminates the need to paint as often and can help lower energy bills.

An Overview of Vinyl Sidings: Vinyl Siding Types, Vinyl Siding Colors and Vinyl Siding Costs

Are you looking for a good way to preserve your home's exterior? How about vinyl siding? This article will teach you the basics of vinyl siding.

Cleaning and Caring for Your Home Siding

The proper methods for cleaning vinyl, aluminum, or wood siding are crucial in improving the longevity nad durability of the siding. Following the correct procedures will give homeowners the best chance of making their siding worth the money spent.

Cost of Residing a House: An Overview of Siding Material Costs and Siding Installation Costs

Are you preparing your budget for your siding project? Read this article to learn more about the costs of siding materials, siding installation and how to reduce these costs.

Home Siding Options: Vertical Siding Vs. Horizontal Siding

How do you prefer your siding to hang? Do you like it vertically or horizontally? Read this article to learn the style differences between vertical siding and horizontal siding.

Home Siding: Longevity and Costs

Wondering how much your siding will cost you? Here is a guide to the warranties and cost associated with several types of siding.

House Siding Types: A Summary of the Different Home Siding Options

With aluminum, wood clapboard and vinyl to choose from, how can you find out with type of siding is best for your home? Read this article to learn the benefits and drawbacks of each type of siding.

How to Go About Getting a Good Siding Estimate

Are you wondering how much it will cost to install siding onto the exterior of your home? Read this article to learn what information you will need to get an accurate siding estimate.

How to Install Siding: An Overview

For homeowners who want to save money by installing siding themselves, this article will help prepare for this home improvement project. You'll find out which tools will be needed and where to find installation and measurement resources.

Installing Siding? An Overview of Siding Options to Consider

Are you familiar with cedar shingles, composite wood and aluminum as siding? Read this article to learn more information about these house siding choices and which one best fits your needs.

Miracle Liquid Siding Products: Too Good to Be True?

Liquid siding, liquid stucco and liquid ceramic coating manufacturers often claim their products can be sprayed on to your home with long lasting-permanent results. Some contractors even give a 20 to 25 year warranty on their products. Sound too good to be true? You may be right.

Siding Basics: Commonly Used Siding Terms

Don't know your buttlock from your battens? Most people don't. This glossary lists some of the most commonly used siding terms, including a number of different product names and descriptions. Don't let industry lingo stand between you and your vision!

Siding Installation: An Overview of Installing Siding for Homes

Are you looking for a way to improve the exterior appearance of your home and you want to do it yourself? Read this article to learn the details about attaching siding to your home.

Siding Options Part One: New Innovations and Old Favorites

Wondering what kind of siding you should choose? Here is a guide to several new and old siding options available on the market today.

Siding Options Part Two: New Innovations and Old Favorites

You won't believe it, but there are even more siding options! Here is the dirt on siding options, including engineered wood, brick and stone veneers, fiber cement and stucco.

Types of Siding: All about Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding and Stucco Siding

Are you looking for a rustic surface, smooth surface or rough surface for your siding? If you don't know what your answer would be to this question, read this article to learn more about vinyl, wood and stucco siding.

Types of Vinyl Siding: An Overview

Have you decided that vinyl is the material for your siding project? With that squared away, it's time to choose what style of vinyl siding that you want. Read this article to learn more about flat plank, shingled, and textured vinyl.

Veneers: Cultured Stone Veneer

Love the look of natural rock, but cringe at the price or effort it requires? If so, cultured stone veneer siding may be a feasible solution. It is light, economical, versatile and durible. Read on to learn more!

Veneers: The Basics of Stone, Brick, and Wood Veneers

Are you looking for an affordable way to create the appearance of natural-looking stone, wood or brick on the outside of your home? You may want to consider using veneer for your siding. Veneers come in natural and synthetic materials and a variety of designs. Read this article for more information about the most popular types of veneer.

Wood Siding: Rectangular Planks

Those who love the natural charm of real-wood siding may appreciate the simplicity rectangular planks provide. As with all natural wood products, however, rectangular planks require a bit or maintenance.

Wood Siding: A Little TLC Preserves and Protects Your Natural Wood

Most people who choose natural wood siding do so for its beauty. Even wood alternatives, like vinyl, strive to look more like their natural counterparts. While natural wood does bring a certain charm to your home, it does so with a cost: maintenance. This article provides tips for protecting and preserving your natural wood siding.