May 2010

Consider fiberglass siding when re-siding your home

One of the newer products to enter the wall cladding market is fiberglass siding. Long used in panel form in commercial construction to clad the walls and roofs of large industrial buildings, as well as recreational vehicles and campers, U.S. manufacturers are introducing fiberglass siding to the residential market. Fiberglass Siding--Who Makes it, and When Did it Hit the Market? Tecton Products, LLC, based in Fargo, ND, was founded in 1990 in a partnership with Marvin Doors and Windows of Warroad, MN. Tecton started out making fiberglass window and door frames, and in 2006 Tecton launched its structural siding line. Fiberglass Siding--What is it? Fiberglass siding is designed to be a cost-effective and highly durable alternative to fiber cement siding, ...

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If Old Siding is Past Its Prime, Consider Cost-Effective New Vinyl Siding

If the past winter has taken a toll on your siding and it's time to replace weathered and damaged siding before Old Man Winter comes calling again, choose vinyl siding as a cost-effective replacement. Costs for vinyl siding are among the most reasonable for all siding materials. A 2,200 square foot home can be re-sided for about $6,000 to $10,000 by a talented do-it-yourself--no small sum by any means, but far less than more expensive wood siding products. The quality (thickness) of the vinyl siding you purchase greatly affects the price. Insulated vinyl siding, while more costly on the front end, could save you a great deal of money in lower utility bills over the course of your home ownership. ...

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