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HardiePlank Lap Siding- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- HardiePlank lap siding has a 50-year transferable warranty against rotting, cracking, and delaminating. The siding resists shrinking and swelling typical of wood-based products and is coated with PrimePlus sealer and primer, helping paint last longer. The manufacturer also expanded its line of ColorPlus siding products to include more than 20 colors for lap siding. 866-442-7343.
WeatherBoards FiberCement System- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/23/2009)
- The WeatherBoards FiberCement system includes lap and vertical siding, decorative shapes, soffit, and trim, all available in pre-finished colors and stains for faster job completion. The siding is resistant to wood-boring insects, salt spray, and UV rays; is lightweight; and is made with recycled fly ash, Portland cement, and wood fiber. 800-782-8777.
- Prodigy Insulated Siding Adds New Color Options
- (2/23/2009)
- Alside introduces seven new dark colors for its Prodigy Next Generation Insulated Siding line to give builders and remodelers even more selling advantage. The fade-resistant shades of Charcoal Smoke, Somerset Wheat, Autumn Red, Canyon Drift, Deep Moss, Midnight Blue and English Saddle bring the entire palette to 21 subtle and luxurious low-gloss colors. With even more color options and the quality appearance of wood without the costly, time-consuming maintenance and repairs, Prodigy creates superb curb appeal.
New Arrivals: Winter 2009- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/13/2009)
- Products from James Hardie, Azek Building Products and Jeld-Wen
- Latest Trends Reflected in New Revolution Siding Color Palette
- (2/9/2009)
- Associated Materials, Inc. introduces four new nature-inspired colors for its Revolution composite siding line - Antique Parchment, Platinum Gray, Adobe Cream and Vintage Wicker. The entire nine-shade color palette reflects today's most popular natural hues and accentuates the siding's look and feel of fine wood in a high-end matte finish. Introduced within the last year, Revolution fills the gap in the market for siding that is beautiful, easy to maintain, and has the look and feel of wood. The composite product blends natural wood ingredients with structural polymers to give new homes and remodeling projects a durable finish that stands above the rest.
- EcoClad Exterior Cladding
- ebuild (1/22/2009)
- Featured on Builder's LivingHome, EcoClad exterior cladding is made with a 50/50 blend of FSC-certified post-consumer recycled paper/wood fiber along with bamboo fiber, bonded with a water-based co-polymer resin. According to the firm, the cladding offers durability comparable to metal, brick, and stucco. The 4x8 panels come in 10 stock wood-grains and five stock matte colors, or in custom colors, and they will not fade. 253-507-4622.
- Perfection Vinyl Siding
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Perfection vinyl siding imitates weathered cedar, says the firm, with a darker shade of color in the grain and a lighter one in the higher points. The shingles come in a variety of colors and resist fading. The product has a Class 1A fire rating. 800-771-4486.
Cedar Pride EZ- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- With a 9- to 9½-inch shingle exposure and deep graining, Cedar Pride EZ offers a realistic staggered split-shake look. EZ Installation takes advantage of locking rails in the siding panels for installation efficiency. Seventeen colors are available to make a design impact in whole-house or accent applications. 305.620.6200.
Sierra Premium Smooth Boards- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Sierra Premium Smooth Boards offer the classic appearance of smooth painted siding in a fiber-cement board. The full ½ -inch-thick boards are factory primed and sealed on six sides, and are available in 7-inch and 8¾ -inch profile sizes. Both profiles come in 10-foot lengths. Also look for Sierra Premium Shake in eight new factory finishes. 866.424.4421.
Cedar-Boards Insulated Siding- REMODELING Magazine (6/4/2008)
- Updates to the line of Cedar-Boards Insulated Siding include an enhanced double 4-inch rough cedar clapboard, and double 4 1/2-inch rough cedar Dutchlap. The profiles have been updated to align directly with the TrueTexture rough cedar texture and flat-face design of the single 7-inch and double 6-inch-wide CedarBoard styles. The siding is molded from select cedar boards and reinforced with custom-contoured foam backing, increasing the R-value to 5, the maker says. 610.341.7000.
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