Aluminum siding, trim coil, brake work, fascia and gutters.
17 articles on aluminum siding
Stock siding accessories have an important place, but they cannot solve every exterior condition. Learn why professional contractors use custom-bent aluminum to create cleaner window wraps, fascia, rake trim, transitions, and other details that fit the actual home.
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Learn how to match Gentek aluminum trim coil with siding, windows, soffit, fascia, and other exterior products. This Bettendorf, Iowa, guide explains Gentek color numbers, Poly, PVC and Performance G8 finishes, physical sample comparisons, VSI guidance, ASTM standards, and manufacturer specifications.
Read More →The TAPCO Brake Buddy can help siding contractors add more shape and definition to aluminum trim. Learn five practical details—brick mold, decorative ribs, fascia profiles, V-grooves and crown-style accents—that can make window, door and fascia work look more intentional.
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Matching old aluminum siding color is rarely as simple as finding the original color name. Learn why fading, chalking, oxidation, dirt, sun exposure, discontinued colors and manufacturing changes can make old aluminum siding difficult to match.
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Identifying siding exposure is one of the first steps in matching or repairing old aluminum siding. Learn how contractors can measure visible exposure, distinguish Double 4 from Double 5 and wider profiles, and avoid common profile-matching mistakes.
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A complete Gentek aluminum exterior package goes beyond siding. Learn how contractors can combine aluminum siding, soffit, fascia, trim, gutters, color coordination and custom brake work into one professional exterior presentation.
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A strong aluminum siding project is more than the wall color. Learn how contractors can coordinate Gentek aluminum siding with soffit, fascia, trim, gutters and other exterior details to create a complete, intentional design.
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Choosing the right Gentek aluminum siding profile is about more than picking a product. Learn how contractors should compare Double 4-inch, Double 5-inch and 8-inch clapboard profiles based on home size, architecture, texture, shadow lines and homeowner design goals.
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Gentek Woodgrain Series 2000 and Cedarwood Aluminum are both woodgrain-textured aluminum siding products, but they are not the same application. Learn how contractors should compare profile size, finish system, color style, architecture and homeowner priorities before recommending one over the other.
Read More →Aluminum siding can be a strong option for the right project, but it should not be recommended automatically. Learn when contractors should step away from aluminum because another siding material, profile, performance characteristic or project solution better fits the homeowner.
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Aluminum siding is not the right recommendation for every homeowner, but there are projects where it deserves serious consideration. Learn five situations where contractors should consider presenting aluminum siding and how to explain the recommendation without overselling the product.
Read More →Gentek offers both vinyl and Hi-Tensile aluminum soffit systems. Compare their profiles, ventilation options, appearance, vertical applications, fascia coordination, maintenance, damage risks, and installed costs before choosing.
Read More →We stock 50 trim coil colors, soffit and fascia, along with Malco tools and Tapco brakes. We keep limited quantities of Gentek aluminum siding on hand.