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6 Tips You Need to Know for Installing Decorative House Shutters

Posted on Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Installing new vinyl window shutters is a great way to add some quick and cost-effective curb appeal. Whether you are building, completing an exterior renovation or simply looking to swap out tired old exterior shutters with new ones, this decorative accent piece can dramatically change the look and appearance of your home.

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Topics: Custom Window Shutters, Installation Tips, Vinyl, Exterior Building Products, Doors and Windows

Vinyl Siding Institute Offers Free Educational Webinars

Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013

Summer Siding School

The Vinyl Siding Institute has developed a series of three webinars designed to provide information and education on the status and performance of North America’s most popular exterior cladding material, and they are open to the general public.

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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Siding Tips, Exterior Building Products

The Top 5 Benefits of Insulated Vinyl Siding

Posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013

When building or renovating a house, a lot of thought and planning should go into making sure the structure is as sound, secure and as insulated as possible to keep out the external elements and ensure costly heating and cooling efforts remain inside.

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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Siding Tips, Exterior Building Products

5 Key Points for Installing Board and Batten Vertical Vinyl Siding

Posted on Thu, May 30, 2013

When most people think about vinyl siding, they envision it installed on a home in a horizontal design. However, another option to consider when looking to create some eye catching curb appeal is vertical vinyl siding or ‘board and batten’ siding.

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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Siding Tips, Installation Tips

Top 5 New and Improved enVISION it Home Design Tool Features

Posted on Thu, May 23, 2013

Planning a new home design or remodeling your home’s exterior can be a daunting task and Mitten wants to help take some of the stress and guesswork out of creating the perfect look for your home design.

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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Stone Veneer, Home Design Tool, Exterior Building Products

Vinyl Siding Institute Awards Distinguished Service Award

Posted on Thu, May 16, 2013

Tracey Perron, Mitten’s Director of Manufacturing and Technology is the recipient of the Vinyl Siding Institute’s 2013 Ken Mieure Award for Distinguished Service. This award is given to an individual who throughout their career has demonstrated sincere commitment to the VSI organization and the to the vinyl siding industry as a whole.

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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Exterior Building Products, Press Releases

5 Helpful Tips for Installing Dry Stack Stone Veneer Panels

Posted on Thu, May 09, 2013

With faux stone veneer, you get the look of real stone without having to deal with the extensive and expensive process of installing traditional masonry.

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Topics: Stone Veneer, Installation Tips, Allied Products

How Do I Install Replica Stone Veneer Panels?

Posted on Thu, May 02, 2013
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Topics: Stone Veneer, Installation Tips, Allied Products

Can Faux Stone Veneer Panels Replicate the Character of Real Stone?

Posted on Fri, Apr 19, 2013

Do you love the warmth and character of stone on a home’s exterior but are concerned about the cost and labor associated with traditional masonry?
Mitten offers a wide selection of replica or faux stone veneer panels that will provide an impressive, elegant look for much less than what you’d pay to have actual stone installed.

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Topics: Stone Veneer, Exterior Building Products, Allied Products

6 Reasons Why Vinyl Skirting is Ideal to Protect Raised Foundations

Posted on Thu, Apr 11, 2013
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Topics: Exterior Building Products, Vinyl Skirting