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 5: Cedar Discovery

​​In Part 5 of our series on Mastic vinyl siding, we’re taking a look at their premium shake and shingle line — Cedar Discovery — which delivers the look of authentic wood shake and shingle siding without the hassle of maintenance associated with natural wood siding. As you’ll see below, this beautiful and incredibly durable line of vinyl siding is available in four distinct styles, as well as a multitude of colors. It also has the perk of an industry leading V.I.P. limited lifetime warranty, plus the fact that Cedar Discovery siding is eco-friendly. Let’s take a look at some benefits of this vinyl siding line, before diving into style and color options … BENEFITS INCLUDE DURABILITY With no need for staining or painting, Cedar Discovery is strong enough to resist dents, dings and extreme winds. A CONTINUOUS LOCKING SYSTEM Mastic’s exclusive continuous snap-in locking system functions by running the entire length of each panel, which means there’s twice as much support as found in typical “tab-type” systems. MASTIC’S SURE POSITION LAPPING GUAGE This feature

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The Many Sides of Mastic Vinyl Siding, Part 4: Shake & Shingle Siding

Welcome back to our series on Mastic vinyl siding. ​​In Part 4 of our series we’re taking a look at Mastic’s Shake & Shingle Vinyl Siding, which, in addition to all of the benefits of Mastic’s Lap Vinyl Siding and Vertical Vinyl Siding, gives you the look of authentic wood shake and shingle siding — without the need of upkeep that’s required of natural wood. In addition to being beautiful and durable, Mastic’s Shake & Shingle Vinyl Siding has many perks including an industry leading V.I.P. limited lifetime warranty, and the fact that the siding is eco-friendly. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of this shake and shingle vinyl siding, as well as a gallery of images so you can see the product in real life … ENGINEERED FOR DURABILITY, BEAUTY & CHARACTER THE PERFECT FIT NO MATTER WHAT YOUR HOME’S SIZE Shake and shingle siding works well on smaller homes, or as an eye-catching accent on larger homes. Often, homeowners will ask for this type of siding as part of

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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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The Many Sides of Mastic Vinyl Siding, Part 2: Lap Siding

Welcome back to our series on Mastic vinyl siding. In Part 1 of the series we focused on Mastic’s sustainability practices. Now, in Part 2, we shift our focus to their Lap Siding, which is a low-maintenance, durable premium vinyl siding that can withstand the extreme Wisconsin weather — be it hot or cold. Mastic’s Lap Siding has a lot of benefits, including the fact that it’s eco-friendly, and provides an industry leading V.I.P. limited lifetime warranty backed by Ply Gem, the company that manufactures Mastic, who is a 75-year leader in pioneering performance home exteriors. Let’s take a look at some of the additional benefits Mastic Lap Siding offers, as well as a gallery of all the available styles, and a sampling of the variety of color options you have to choose from … TRADITIONAL & TIMELESS Lap siding features flat, typically horizontally placed boards, which overlap each other (protecting your home from being infiltrated by water), Mastic’s lap siding options come in three widths: narrow, regular and wide — and range from 3-to-7

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