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Installing Gentek shakes or scallops over existing siding may be possible in some remodeling situations, but only after evaluating the old cladding, wall flatness, flashing and fastening base. Here is how to make the decision without sacrificing the finished appearance.
Read More →Polymer shake and scallop siding naturally responds to temperature changes. Learn how proper panel positioning, fastening and clearance help Gentek Fairhaven Sound siding maintain a clean appearance in Iowa’s changing weather.
Read More →A siding sample should be evaluated at the actual house, under several lighting conditions and beside every permanent exterior material. Follow this process to compare Gentek color, texture, profile and trim before placing an order.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes can cover an entire wall or emphasize a smaller architectural feature. Compare the visual impact, design risks, material scope and detailing demands before choosing between full-wall and accent siding.
Read More →Shake siding is not limited to one architectural style. Learn how profile, placement, color and trim can adapt Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes to traditional, Craftsman, Cape Cod, cottage and coastal-inspired homes.
Read More →Roofing, brick and stone should lead your siding color decisions because they are among the home’s most permanent materials. Use this step-by-step process to coordinate Gentek shakes without creating competing undertones or excessive contrast.
Read More →A convincing cedar-look wall needs more than an embossed wood grain. Learn how Gentek’s varied shake molds, edge patterns, concealed tabs, color and installation layout work together to reduce obvious repetition.
Read More →Longer shake panels can reduce the number of wall interruptions, but panel length alone does not create a seamless exterior. Learn how Gentek’s panel design, concealed tabs, mold variation and careful installation work together.
Read More →Split-level homes already contain strong offsets and level changes. Learn how a restrained Gentek shake accent, coordinated color palette and carefully placed transition can organize those features instead of making the exterior more fragmented.
Read More →Two-story homes can support more shake siding than smaller houses, but scale does not excuse visual clutter. Learn how to use Gentek Fairhaven Sound profiles to balance height, define gables and create a clear exterior hierarchy.
Read More →Ranch homes benefit from disciplined exterior design. Learn how a carefully placed Gentek shake accent, coordinated palette and properly scaled trim can add character without fighting the home’s naturally low, horizontal proportions.
Read More →Shakes may provide the texture, but soffit, fascia and trim create the framework that makes the exterior feel complete. Learn how to coordinate Gentek colors and components without forcing every surface to match exactly.
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