Vinyl Siding 101: The Benefits of Working with a CertainTeed 5-Star Vinyl Siding Contractor

CertainTeed is one of the top vinyl siding brands in the nation, offering amazing products with an immense array of color options. In addition to being an approved installer of CertainTeed siding, we’ve also earned their 5-Star™ Vinyl Siding Contractor rating — which is the premier contractor program in the industry that’s been developed to highlight vinyl siding contractors that have met specific criteria. What’s great about working with a 5-Star Vinyl Siding Contractor is the fact that it has immense benefit to the homeowner. Since a 5-Star Siding Contractor has already been vetted as a siding installation expert, homeowners can be rest assured that they will receive superior product installation from knowledgeable, skilled and trustworthy professionals. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE 5-STAR RATING? Homeowners can enjoy additional peace of mind because of the fact that this is a credential-based program that must be earned by siding contractors. In order to be eligible for the rating, siding contractors must successfully complete all of the following items and meet all of the following criteria …

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The Many Sides of Mastic Vinyl Siding, Part 3: Vertical Siding

Welcome back to our series on Mastic vinyl siding. In Part 3 of our series we’re taking a look at Mastic’s Vertical Vinyl Siding, which, in addition to all of the benefits of Mastic’s Lap Siding, also delivers the unique look of vertical installation. This durable premium siding can withstand Wisconsin weather — and look good doing so — year round. Mastic’s line up of vinyl siding provides Madison homeowners with a lot of benefits, including the fact that the products are eco-friendly, and come with an industry leading V.I.P. limited lifetime warranty. The warranty is backed by Ply Gem, the company that manufactures Mastic, and they have been a leader in pioneering performance home exteriors for nearly eight decades. In case you missed the previous installments, here’s what we covered: The Many Sides of Mastic Vinyl Siding, Part 1: Sustainability The Many Sides of Mastic Vinyl Siding, Part 2: Lap Siding Let’s take a look at some of the additional benefits Mastic Vertical Vinyl Siding offers, and also take a peek at the product

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Summer Vinyl Siding Tips

Your vinyl siding is one of the main protectors of your home, which is why it’s so important to make sure it’s in good shape. A great time to do this is during the summer months before the fall and winter weather sets in. That said, here are our top tips on how to care for your vinyl siding … Inspect It This is as simple as it sounds. A visual inspection of your siding can go a long way in catching damage while it’s fresh so siding repair costs will be minimal.  What to look for: Cracks Chips Warping Pay close attention to areas of your vinyl siding that are close to a heat source (IE: vents, grills, air conditioning units), or receive a lot of direct exposure to the sun, as this can cause melted siding Dings/dents, typically from hail damage;  this is often a visual blemish that has no effect on the integrity of the siding Note: If you find damage, depending on the nature of how it occurred, you may want

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Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 5: Mitten

In the final installment of our best vinyl siding brands series, we’re diving into the products made by Mitten. Before we begin, here’s a quick recap of our previous installments of the series: Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 1: Mastic Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 2: Norandex Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 3: Additional Norandex Products Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 4: Exterior Portfolio A Note on Warranties As with all the vinyl siding brands we’re featuring in this series, Mitten provides an excellent warranty on their products — a lifetime, non-prorated transferable limited warranty, which is one of the best in the industry. That said, let’s dive in and get to know Mitten vinyl siding … WEST RIDGE The West Ridge product line features immense strength, rigidity and protection against the elements. Four distinct wood grain finishes have a real-wood aesthetic, and popular solid colors make this a sought-after vinyl siding choice in the Madison area. In addition, ridged foam backing adds

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Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 4: Exterior Portfolio

The next installment in our series takes a look at the Exterior Portfolio brand, which is a division of Westlake Royal Building Products. Before we begin, here’s a quick recap of our previous installments of the series: Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 1: Mastic Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 2: Norandex Sizing Up the Best Vinyl Siding Brands, Part 3: Additional Norandex Products A Note on Warranties Like all of the brands we’re featuring in this series, Exterior Portfolio offers an excellent warranty on their vinyl siding — a Double Limited Lifetime Warranty, which can be transferred once by the original homeowner to an immediate subsequent homeowner. Let’s begin our overview of Exterior Portfolio vinyl siding … PREMIUM COLLECTION CraneBoard® Solid Core Siding® A top-performing siding with innovative thermal technology. It’s also beautiful, durable and insulated. Benefits include: Horizontal lap, as well as board & batten profiles provide additional design options Offers greater insulating power than fiber cement, wood, engineered wood, or even brick Withstands hurricane-force winds up to

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