If you’re designing or remodeling your home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is selecting materials to design your exterior. Fiber cement siding has grown in popularity in the last few decades, so it’s very likely on your radar when it comes to exterior design. But if you haven’t weighed out fiber … Continued
Commercial builders searching for the most durable exterior commercial siding material often end up torn between two major materials: metal cladding and fiber cement cladding. Both commercial cladding options are renowned for their longevity, toughness and resilience. But who would win in a face-off of fiber cement vs. metal siding? Looking at the ease of … Continued
Thanks to the innovations in construction materials, there is an array of exterior options for residential builders. If you want to give your clients and homeowners a high-quality fiber cement cladding that looks like real wood grain, you might want to look a little closer at what options are available before making a choice. Nichiha … Continued
With high-design, ultra low-maintenance, and distinctive-yet-consistent options available, Nichiha fiber cement siding is the perfect solution for the modern HOA community. While traditionally there can be tension between an HOA’s Design Review approval process and residents, Nichiha puts an end to the strife with options that meet HOA architectural controls for home exteriors and can … Continued
Today’s builders have plenty to choose from when it comes to commercial cladding options. Modern commercial buildings require the right materials to stay adequately protected (and visually interesting at the same time), and there have been many innovations from building materials manufacturers to help meet those demands. To get an idea of how all of … Continued
With a variety of decking companies releasing PVC composite cladding as exterior siding solutions, we understand why you may be tempted by these appealing and affordable alternative products. If it can work on your deck, it can work as your siding, right? However, the long-term protection of PVC products as siding varies and there are … Continued
Brown exterior siding has proven itself to be a fantastic choice for millions of homes. Regardless of style, the color brown can elevate a home’s curb appeal and increase the resale value. A brown color scheme makes an instant impression, especially when appropriately paired with certain accent colors that really make a home pop. There … Continued
For many years, vinyl siding was the undisputed winner of the residential cladding market. Most of us lived in or near vinyl-sided houses growing up — but times have changed. Lap siding is still a popular, traditional look but the materials used to manufacture it have evolved. Over the past decade, fiber cement has grown … Continued
Smart homeowners know that investing in long-lasting, high-performance siding can make a world of difference when it comes to home value, curb appeal and maintenance. Steel house siding may seem like a safe choice over traditional materials, but can actually present a lot of challenges. But the good news is that there’s an easy alternative … Continued
When choosing exterior siding for a residential project, residential builders and homeowners often hyperfocus on things like aesthetics, texture and durability. While those things are important, many forget about or overlook fire resistance. Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of North America; therefore, the risk of fire damage is top of mind for … Continued