by NAPCO Vinyl Siding

This Napco panel's claim to fame is longer length which equals fewer seams. In fact, the unique 25 foot length = 91% fewer seams than traditional 12'6" siding. This quality vinyl siding also features .046 inch panel thickness and 3/4 inch panel projection for maximum rigiidity and straighter application which also creates an attractive deep shadow line for extra dimension. This panel is also wind resistant up to 210 mph., the highest in the industry. The beautiful cedar finish is available in a D4" traditional lap and D4.5" Dutch lap with 14 color choices.

To see this product first hand call us at 860-289-2502 or come to our showroom in East Hartford.

See napcoproducts.com for more information.

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by NAPCO Vinyl Siding

Tradition™ by Napco is a less expensive option than the Napco Splendor XL panel. Although it is made of the same high quality vinyl as Splendor XL, it has a .042 inch thickness and 1/2 inch projection, a bit less than it's beefier cousin. Instead of a 25 foot length, the Traditional™ panel comes in a standard 12'6" length. The color choices are about the same as Splendor XL. Due to a lighter panel and nail hem, wind resistance rating is 165mph., somewhat less than Splendor XL, but plenty strong nonetheless. This panel still has a lot of bang for the buck and is a great alternative to more expensive panels for cost conscious home owners.

See napcoproducts.com for more information.

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Vinyl Shakes & Scallops

This Napco siding is different from regular clapboard vinyl siding and is installed differently as well. Much thicker than its clapboard styled counterpart at .090 inches and over twice as thick ass ordinary vinyl siding, it looks just like cedar shakes and also comes in scallop style often used to accent peaks.

This is a very high-line designer siding and looks incredible with no seams. Its sturdy durable polypropylene construction and realistic wood grain on all exposed surfaces make it impossible to tell apart from real wood shakes when installed properly.

This type of vinyl siding must be seen to be believed and is one of my favorites for dressing up the accents of a house. There are similar vinyl shake products made by several other manufacturers that we carry as well and they all vary slightly in style. See for yourself at these manufacturer site links or call us to come and show you samples and evaluate your home.

For more shingle siding information, visit:
Napco shakes & scallops or
kpproducts.com.

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Royal is the largest PVC extruder in North America with over 200 patented processes.

Royal Woodland 16'
I like this panel for several reasons.

1st, Royal building products are innovators in vinyl siding products and associated trim & accessories.

2nd, this panel is every bit as good as the Napco 25' siding with features like 3/4" projection, 240 mph. wind rating, and a great low gloss finish. The Dura™Color Technology Process finish virtually eliminates fading visible to the naked eye.

In 2008, Royal added Colorscape Colors including dark blue, dark brown, hunter green, barn red, and many more.

This panel also has a great locking system with double thick nail hem, and lies extremely flat on the wall.

What makes this panel stand out in my lineup is its 16' ft 4" long panels. They allow for approximately 30% less seams than standard 12' 6" siding panels and are a bit less expensive than Napco's 25' panel. Dependent on the dimensions of your house, Royal's panels may be a little less expensive way to get the mostly seamless look of Napco's 25' product, yet with the same panel quality.

Also, Royal offers some great shake style or board & batton style sidings for something different. Not to mention, they just introduced another dark color line of panels that's looking pretty good for fade resistant composition giving LP Rockwell's panel a run for the money.

So check it out or give me a call to learn more about all of Royal's products. Read about Royal's accessory products in the accessories section below.

NO-MAR Q5000 High Performance Trim

For the last 40 years, when a home has been sided, the trim has always been dealt with in the same way. Aluminum coil stock is bent to fit or cover wooden windows and door casings and things like fascia boards etc. with a finish of baked enamel paint or a thin PVC finish. Neither look very good after a few years in the sun.

Recently, that's all changed with NO MAR Smart Coil delivering over 4 times the UV protection of other coil stocks and a better tensile strength. It resists atmospheric and chemical corrosion due to an ultra-thin, super-hard and transparent layer of aluminum oxide. Add to this the 8 mils of paint - twice the amount of most other trim coils.

It is also stain-resistant far beyond the others and just try to mar it - the finish is so hard you can't. Last but not least, this product is a real gem because it hardly costs any more to use than everything that came before it.

What a find! It's a no-brainer but for some reason we are the only company I know of that uses this product - go figure!

See quality-edge.com for more information.

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AZEK Trimboards

This product is somewhat of a newcomer to the industry. Although it was developed in the mid 1980s, it is only now becoming more mainstream. AZEK products are made from a free-foam cellular PVC vinyl that is maintenance free and also comes in all the same dimensions as regular wood trim boards, molding, casings, etc.

The material can be cut and routed or milled just like real wood stock, yet does not rot, warp, crack, or need to be painted. WOW!!! What a breakthrough - looks and cuts just like wood trim but does not rot. Sign me up!

To find out more about this innovative product just ask me;
, call toll free 1-866-714-4463 or check out AZEK's website.

See azek.com for more information.

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KP Cedar Cast and Perfection Siding

Two offerings from KP Products:

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Best of Breed when it comes to shingle style sidings.
(My opinion based on the facts.)

First, start with a high quality PVC vinyl and add Chroma Lock breakthrough technology that combines acrylic to the vinyl creating a super strong siding that locks in color and locks out UV rays.

Topping it all off, both KP's Cedar Cast and Perfection Sidings combined offer you 6 different shingle styles and an amazing 29 color selections, including 17 Norman Rockwell colors. (Read more on Norman Rockwell Siding below.)

No other manufacturer can compete with all that, trust me!

To ask me more about these great products, use our contact form.

You can also link up to KP's site.

See kpproducts.com for more information.

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Fiber Cement Siding

NICHIHA, considered the next generation in fiber cement siding, produces a premium choice composite that I like to use mostly for accents. Available in shake, brick and stone textures, it installs easily and quickly. With brick selections, 6 in all, 6 stone selections and Sierra shake styles, there is a lot to choose from.

See nichiha.com for more information.

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James Hardie^® Fiber Cement Siding

I am liking this product with it's varied style offerings of lap sidings, shingle siding, stucco & board and batten vertical well. Variety is the rule.

James Hardie products come in factory primed or painted finishes with a warranty of 25 years and 50 year warranty on the boards themselves. I would say that's pretty good.

This product comes in 20 different colors and is considerably more durable than any other type of re-siding material.

My brother served as an insurance adjuster through the Katrina hurricane aftermath, and has been to evaluate hail and wind damaged areas of the mid west. From first-hand observation, he claims the Hardie fiber-cement siding suffered almost no damage compared with other siding brands exposed to the same extreme weather conditions.

For those who dislike vinyl siding or high maintenance real wood siding, this brand is just what the doctor ordered.

See jameshardie.com for more information.

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Enhancing the details with finishing touches and accents can help your home stand out and make a dramatic statement increasing curb appeal.

Along with your choice of siding, other key considerations are:
• Gable vents
• Shutters
• Light mounting blocks
• Designer corner posts such as fluted 6 inch or 3 piece corners.

Much more still can be done to give you that unique or even ornate appearance of old world craftsmanship. To accomplish this, we can offer classic accent enhancements which can result in very distinctive appearances like:

• Beaded soffit for under roof overhangs and porch ceilings
• Window mantels and headers
• Door surrounds
• Exterior Dentil trim (adds custom architectural detail)
• Decorative columns (for the finishing touch)