--- title: Exterior Building Products Blog | Mittten (3) description: Explore our exterior building products blog to find out how Mitten is focused on delivering unparalleled support for all your exterior cladding needs (3) --- [Français](http://www.mittenbp.com/?lang_id=2) ![Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2.jpg?width=960&name=Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2.jpg "Mitten_Blog_New_Header_V2") # Exterior Building Products Blog ## [Vinyl Siding Institute Offers Free Educational Webinars](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/301202/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Offers-Free-Educational-Webinars) Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-65161452-jpg/images/vinyl_siding_institute.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/301202/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Offers-Free-Educational-Webinars) # **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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/301202/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Offers-Free-Educational-Webinars) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/301202/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Offers-Free-Educational-Webinars#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding), [Vinyl Siding Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding-tips), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products) ## [The Top 5 Benefits of Insulated Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/296460/The-Top-5-Benefits-of-Insulated-Vinyl-Siding) Posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-60994678-jpg/images/insulplank-coffee-bean-house-resized-600.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/296460/The-Top-5-Benefits-of-Insulated-Vinyl-Siding) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/296460/The-Top-5-Benefits-of-Insulated-Vinyl-Siding) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/296460/The-Top-5-Benefits-of-Insulated-Vinyl-Siding#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding), [Vinyl Siding Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding-tips), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products) ## [5 Key Points for Installing Board and Batten Vertical Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/292347/5-Key-Points-for-Installing-Board-and-Batten-Vertical-Vinyl-Siding) Posted on Thu, May 30, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-53573059-jpg/images/bb-agreen-house-resized-600.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/292347/5-Key-Points-for-Installing-Board-and-Batten-Vertical-Vinyl-Siding) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/292347/5-Key-Points-for-Installing-Board-and-Batten-Vertical-Vinyl-Siding) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/292347/5-Key-Points-for-Installing-Board-and-Batten-Vertical-Vinyl-Siding#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding), [Vinyl Siding Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding-tips), [Installation Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/installation-tips) ## [Top 5 New and Improved enVISION it Home Design Tool Features](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/287399/Top-5-New-and-Improved-enVISION-it-Home-Design-Tool-Features) Posted on Thu, May 23, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-41689390-jpg/images/envisionit_ablue_coronado_lmaple.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/287399/Top-5-New-and-Improved-enVISION-it-Home-Design-Tool-Features) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/287399/Top-5-New-and-Improved-enVISION-it-Home-Design-Tool-Features) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/287399/Top-5-New-and-Improved-enVISION-it-Home-Design-Tool-Features#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding), [Stone Veneer](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/stone-veneer), [Home Design Tool](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/home-design-tool), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products) ## [Vinyl Siding Institute Awards Distinguished Service Award](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/283642/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Awards-Distinguished-Service-Award) Posted on Thu, May 16, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-40332589-jpg/images/tracey_perron__-_5.13.13.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/283642/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Awards-Distinguished-Service-Award) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/283642/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Awards-Distinguished-Service-Award) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/283642/Vinyl-Siding-Institute-Awards-Distinguished-Service-Award#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products), [Press Releases](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/press-releases) ## [5 Helpful Tips for Installing Dry Stack Stone Veneer Panels](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/278376/5-Helpful-Tips-for-Installing-Dry-Stack-Stone-Veneer-Panels) Posted on Thu, May 09, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-30279677-jpg/images/novik-ds2-house-pic-resized-600.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/278376/5-Helpful-Tips-for-Installing-Dry-Stack-Stone-Veneer-Panels) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/278376/5-Helpful-Tips-for-Installing-Dry-Stack-Stone-Veneer-Panels) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/278376/5-Helpful-Tips-for-Installing-Dry-Stack-Stone-Veneer-Panels#comments-listing) Topics: [Stone Veneer](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/stone-veneer), [Installation Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/installation-tips), [Allied Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/allied-products) ## [How Do I Install Replica Stone Veneer Panels?](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/275280/How-Do-I-Install-Replica-Stone-Veneer-Panels) Posted on Thu, May 02, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-30243592-jpg/images/genstone-house-pic.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/275280/How-Do-I-Install-Replica-Stone-Veneer-Panels) [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/275280/How-Do-I-Install-Replica-Stone-Veneer-Panels) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/275280/How-Do-I-Install-Replica-Stone-Veneer-Panels#comments-listing) Topics: [Stone Veneer](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/stone-veneer), [Installation Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/installation-tips), [Allied Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/allied-products) ## [Can Faux Stone Veneer Panels Replicate the Character of Real Stone?](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/266708/Can-Faux-Stone-Veneer-Panels-Replicate-the-Character-of-Real-Stone) Posted on Fri, Apr 19, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-30376181-jpg/images/pic31big1.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/266708/Can-Faux-Stone-Veneer-Panels-Replicate-the-Character-of-Real-Stone) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/266708/Can-Faux-Stone-Veneer-Panels-Replicate-the-Character-of-Real-Stone) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/266708/Can-Faux-Stone-Veneer-Panels-Replicate-the-Character-of-Real-Stone#comments-listing) Topics: [Stone Veneer](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/stone-veneer), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products), [Allied Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/allied-products) ## [6 Reasons Why Vinyl Skirting is Ideal to Protect Raised Foundations](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/257606/6-Reasons-Why-Vinyl-Skirting-is-Ideal-to-Protect-Raised-Foundations) Posted on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-28470488-jpg/images/niagara-on-the-lake-20130403-00657.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/257606/6-Reasons-Why-Vinyl-Skirting-is-Ideal-to-Protect-Raised-Foundations) [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/257606/6-Reasons-Why-Vinyl-Skirting-is-Ideal-to-Protect-Raised-Foundations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/257606/6-Reasons-Why-Vinyl-Skirting-is-Ideal-to-Protect-Raised-Foundations#comments-listing) Topics: [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products), [Vinyl Skirting](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-skirting) ## [4 Ways Vinyl Siding Provides Good Fire Performance](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/251941/4-Ways-Vinyl-Siding-Provides-Good-Fire-Performance) Posted on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-27138443-jpg/images/sbeadcloseup_300.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/251941/4-Ways-Vinyl-Siding-Provides-Good-Fire-Performance) Whether you are a builder, applicator or home owner, it is very important to understand the building materials you are using and how they will react under all situations, even the most extreme.  Fire safety is a key consideration in making a home safe. Vinyl siding has been proven to be a fire-safe exterior cladding solution. 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