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The Home Depot
(504)464-9200
(504)464-9200
2625 Veterans Blvd
Kenner, LA
Kenner, LA
Curb Connexxion
(504)347-4514
(504)347-4514
West Bank
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Briderre Creed Walker AIA
(504)586-9303
(504)586-9303
201 Saint Charles Avenue Suite 3315
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
D & G Bobcat & Dump Truck
(504)258-8632
(504)258-8632
1629 Shylock Drive
Slidell, LA
Slidell, LA
A Cut Above
(504)486-3505
(504)486-3505
4420 Cleveland Avenue
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Daly-Sublette Landscape Architects Inc
(504)832-9775
(504)832-9775
2121 Ridgelake Drive
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Alligator Irrigation Supply Inc
(504)835-8868
(504)835-8868
3117 26th Street
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Perez
(504)584-5100
(504)584-5100
909 Poydras Street Suite 2250
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Eastside Westside Flowers Inc
(504)522-9747
(504)522-9747
533 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
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The Best Materials for Home Siding
Just like those old commercials for Virginia Slims, siding has come a long way, baby. It used to be a drab and poor excuse for an outdoor re-model. We often associate siding with trailers and trailer parks. But those are distant memories in the evolution of siding. Let's step into the new age of siding. Today, siding comes in many different styles and materials. Here's a quick list: Aluminum Siding  Aluminum rose to prominence after World War II. However, the color can fade and, unlike vinyl siding, it can be dented. Dented siding is not a pretty sight. Depending on the climate, it can also expand and contract. However, it can be painted easily. Oil-based paint is the clear choice over latex. Vinyl Siding The reigning champ of siding, vinyl siding is made of PVC or polyvinyl chloride and comes in a wide variety of colors. Gone are the days of gray, white and beige as the color defaults for vinyl. You install the panels from the bottom row up by using galvanized roofing nails and punching them through the slots in the panel. Keeping the nail head exposed so the panels can move is key. Vinyl expands even more than aluminum and contracts in hot and cold weather so it has to slide freely from side to side. The key to vinyl’s dominance in the marketplace? It is inexpensive and never needs painting. Wood Siding  Not as popular as vinyl or aluminum, wood siding comes in a variety of styles/types such as shake, clapboard, singles or lap. The panels can be applied vertically or horizontally, and finishes range from stains to paint to sealants. It should be installed over a moisture barrier. Many contractors recommend that you prime the back of the wood and its sides to prevent water from seeping into the wood. Its beautiful, but can be a real hassle to maintain. If you're not fastidious detail type, then stick to vinyl or aluminum. Log Siding Yep, they even have log siding. Want that log cabin look without actually building a log cabin? Look no further. Log siding comes in quarter logs and half logs. It’s so sophisticated that you can get a smooth or a knotty finish. Some log siding isn't even wood, however it does resemble wood and it’s available in vinyl or get this, steel. The most common wood choices for log siding are pine or cedar. Composite Siding Composite siding is the closest you'll get in "green" siding. It can be created from almost any material and it’s usually crafted to look like natural woods. Some composite siding is made from shredded wood, binders, glue and Portland cement. Habitat for Humanity builds many homes with HardiBoard, a form of composite siding. Glass Block Exteriors  Believe it or not, glass block walls are non-load bearing and they fall under the siding moniker. They're laid by installing panel anchors to the jambs, ex... |
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