Exterior Building Products Blog

Three Reasons to Choose Vinyl Fencing Around Your Home

Posted on Mon, Aug 26, 2013

As the old adage goes ‘good fences make good neighbours’ and the decision to choose what type of fence to install on your property can go a long way. Vinyl fencing (a.k.a. pvc fencing) is a great option to consider because of its strength and durability, ease of maintenance and its ability to improve the curb appeal and property value of your home. Impress those neighbours and enhance the overall beauty of your block with vinyl fencing.

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Topics: Vinyl Fencing, Privacy Fence, Exterior Building Products, PVC Fence, Allied Products

4 Important Safety Tips When Installing Exterior Building Products

Posted on Thu, Aug 15, 2013
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Topics: Vinyl Siding Tips, Installation Tips, Exterior Building Products, Exterior Building Project Safety

Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Home with Vinyl Columns

Posted on Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Vinyl columns are an inexpensive and easy way to improve the curb appeal of your home, either as an accent piece or as a decorative architectural enhancement. Vinyl porch columns, pillars and posts come in a variety of styles and colors that can fit any home from modern to Victorian.

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Topics: Installation Tips, vinyl columns, Exterior Building Products, Allied Products

What Tools Do You Need to Install Vinyl Siding?

Posted on Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Before you start any job, one of the first things you’ll need are the right tools. Knowing the right ones to use can be hard, especially with something as unique as vinyl siding but having the proper tools will save you time and effort and the finished product of your home will look that much better.

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

The Benefits of Choosing Vinyl Railings for Decks and Porches

Posted on Mon, Jul 29, 2013

So you have a lovely deck or porch, but you need that finishing touch.  You need a railing of course!  Not only will it keep people from falling off -- very important, no doubt -- a new railing can add another level of beauty to your structure.  So what type of railing should you choose?   In addition to traditional wood, homeowners can select from composite, iron, and -- more and more frequently -- vinyl.  

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Topics: Vinyl railing, Exterior Building Products, Porch Railing, Deck Railing, Balcony Railing

3 Things You Should Know About Insulating House Wrap

Posted on Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Before you start covering your house with exterior cladding, there is one important thing you must take into account and that is insulating house wrap. Applying insulating house wrap will help with temperature control, keep the seasonal elements out of your home and ultimately maximize comfort. The installation of insulating house wrap is essential to a comfortable home and here are 3 things you should know before making any decision about your next exterior design project:

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Topics: Levelwall, Exterior Building Products, Allied Products

5 Tips on What to Avoid When Caring for Your Vinyl Siding

Posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2013

When caring for your vinyl siding what you DON’T do is just as important as what you DO do. Here are five things that you should avoid if you want to keep your vinyl happy and healthy:

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Topics: Vinyl Siding Tips, Vinyl, Exterior Building Products

Profiling Vinyl – A Quick Guide to Your Vinyl Siding Options

Posted on Thu, Jul 04, 2013
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Topics: Vinyl Siding, Beaded Siding, Traditional Look, Vinyl Shakes, Dutch Lap Siding, Vinyl Siding Profiles, Board and Batten Siding, Southern Colonial Siding, American Colonial Siding, Northern European Look Siding

5 Reasons to Choose Replica Shake Siding

Posted on Thu, Jun 27, 2013
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Topics: Exterior Building Products, Vinyl Shakes, Vinyl Siding Shakes

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