Like many parts of a home’s exterior, soffit serves both an aesthetic and a functional purpose.  Functionally, the basic mission of soffit is to protect rafters from the elements. Keeping moisture away from the rafters reduces the chance of mold, and helps preserve the life of the materials.

Topics: Vinyl Siding, Mitten, Vinyl Soffit

In 2016, Mitten launched several new products and programs including:

• 4 new Bold Premium Colours
• Highland 42 Series product line expansion (replacing the Cambridge product line)
• Longboard Privacy Screen
• Novik 12" Raised Panel Shutters

Topics: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl, Exterior Building Products, Allied Products, Shutters

Ply Gem is a leading North American exterior building products manufacturer with 30 distribution centres located across Canada.   Since 2013, following the acquisition of Mitten Building Products and Gienow Windows & Doors, Ply Gem has been actively investing in the Canadian marketplace.

Topics: Vinyl Siding, Stone Veneer, Privacy Fence, Exterior Building Products, Porch Railing, PVC Fence, Slate Roofing, Roofing

For years the debate of vinyl siding versus brick as the superior external cladding has been hotly contested. While brick appeals to people because of its traditional looks and durability, vinyl has an edge because of the wide range of looks it can accomplish and still provide excellent durability and at a much more attractive price point. With all of the profile and color options available, vinyl will be sure to please even the most discerning of homeowners. Here are three reasons to help you make the decision of vinyl versus brick. 

Topics: Vinyl Siding, Exterior Building Products, Brick

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Topics: Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Siding Tips, Installation Tips

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.

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