Cement board siding will last if the cement siding installation was properly done. Read the cement siding manufacturer’s written instructions before proceeding. The fiber cement siding installation is critical if you want your fiber-cement siding to last for many years.
Vinyl siding is a fascinating building material. Vinyl siding colors are available in a wide range of colors to match your decor. Vinyl siding installation may not be as easy as it appears.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to make your paint job and wood siding last for years. Just follow these helpful tips when installing wood siding. It will make your exterior wood siding look great and last longer.
Tim Carter shows a few easy tips for painting wood siding before installing it on your house. These tips will make the job go easier and look better.
Exterior window shutters can add to the beauty of your home, but only if they hold up over time. AsktheBuilder.com's Tim Carter shares some pointers about exterior wood shutters and vinyl shutters, and which type of exterior shutters you should buy.
Wood siding has been used on houses for hundreds of years. Engineered wood siding is an improvement on traditional siding as it allows us to make the most of our natural resources. If you want the best exterior wood siding, look for wood that contains natural preservatives and has vertical grain. Western cedar is a great wood siding species.
Replacing older siding on your home may be easier than you think. Ask demolition companies to be on the lookout for it. Check with neighbors to see if they can help.
Wood siding will suffer bleeding and stains from dissolved natural preservatives if not sealed properly. Cedar and redwood siding darken in color. You can enjoy long-lasting, stain free wood siding if you use primer on all sides of your cedar and redwood lumber or exterior wood siding. Seal all rough cut edges with primer as well.
Protect your cedar siding and redwood siding with advanced education. Use these resources to learn about proper redwood and cedar care, paint, nails, stains and finishes and for deck plans and other cedar and redwood lumber projects.
Early vinyl siding left a reputation of poor performance. Not any more! Quality siding of vinyl today offers many perks to the homeowner. It saves money, time, can add to energy savings, is durable and colorfast and also a friend of the environment. Installing vinyl house siding, which comes in many colors and patterns and can mimic wood, can be a smart decision.
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