--- title: Exterior Building Products Blog | Mittten | Vinyl Siding Tips description: Vinyl Siding Tips | Explore our exterior building products blog to find out how Mitten is focused on delivering unparalleled support for all your exterior cladding needs --- [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 ## [4 Important Safety Tips When Installing Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/327585/4-Important-Safety-Tips-When-Installing-Exterior-Building-Products) Posted on Thu, Aug 15, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-262970767-jpg/images/istock_000005759328medium-resized-600.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/327585/4-Important-Safety-Tips-When-Installing-Exterior-Building-Products) [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/327585/4-Important-Safety-Tips-When-Installing-Exterior-Building-Products) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/327585/4-Important-Safety-Tips-When-Installing-Exterior-Building-Products#comments-listing) Topics: [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), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products), [Exterior Building Project Safety](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-project-safety) ## [What Tools Do You Need to Install Vinyl Siding?](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/323761/What-Tools-Do-You-Need-to-Install-Vinyl-Siding) Posted on Thu, Aug 01, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-241969666-jpg/images/nail_hole_slot_punch-resized-600.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/323761/What-Tools-Do-You-Need-to-Install-Vinyl-Siding) 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. [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/323761/What-Tools-Do-You-Need-to-Install-Vinyl-Siding) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/323761/What-Tools-Do-You-Need-to-Install-Vinyl-Siding#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding Tools](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding-tools), [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), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products) ## [5 Tips on What to Avoid When Caring for Your Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/316608/5-Tips-on-What-to-Avoid-When-Caring-for-Your-Vinyl-Siding) Posted on Fri, Jul 12, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-21984811-jpg/images/washing_the_siding.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/316608/5-Tips-on-What-to-Avoid-When-Caring-for-Your-Vinyl-Siding) 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: [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/316608/5-Tips-on-What-to-Avoid-When-Caring-for-Your-Vinyl-Siding) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/316608/5-Tips-on-What-to-Avoid-When-Caring-for-Your-Vinyl-Siding#comments-listing) Topics: [Vinyl Siding Tips](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl-siding-tips), [Vinyl](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/vinyl), [Exterior Building Products](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/exterior-building-products) ## [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) ## [5 Factors That Make Vinyl Siding Durable](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/246791/5-Factors-That-Make-Vinyl-Siding-Durable) Posted on Thu, Mar 28, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-25213386-jpg/images/insulplank-ii-coffee-bean.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/246791/5-Factors-That-Make-Vinyl-Siding-Durable) [Read More](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/246791/5-Factors-That-Make-Vinyl-Siding-Durable) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/246791/5-Factors-That-Make-Vinyl-Siding-Durable#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) ## [Tips for Cleaning and Caring for Your Home's Vinyl Siding](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/202804/Tips-for-Cleaning-and-Caring-for-Your-Home-s-Vinyl-Siding) Posted on Thu, Feb 28, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/file-21984811-jpg/images/washing_the_siding.jpg) ](https://mittenbp-213382.hs-sites.com/blog/bid/202804/Tips-for-Cleaning-and-Caring-for-Your-Home-s-Vinyl-Siding) There is no doubt that vinyl siding can make your house look beautiful. While it is durable and designed to last for years, vinyl siding needs a little ‘TLC’ from time to time to clean off dirt or to rid it of stains.  Here are some general cleaning and stain removal tips and tricks that will help you keep your vinyl siding looking great for years to come. 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