Planks, board & batten, colors, accessories and selling ASCEND.
7 articles on design ideas
Yes. ASCEND Composite Cladding can be used as an accent instead of covering the entire home. Learn where 7" Plank and 12" Board & Batten can create the most visual impact and how contractors can sell ASCEND as a targeted premium upgrade.
Read More →ASCEND 7" Plank should be sold as an exterior design choice before it becomes a technical product discussion. Learn how contractors can use the tall 7-inch exposure, flat-face profile, textures, colors, shadow lines and architectural combinations to create a premium siding presentation.
Read More →ASCEND Composite Cladding can be used as an accent on gables, entries, dormers, garage projections, porch walls, and other architectural features. The strongest designs give the accent a clear purpose, coordinate its color and profile with the main exterior, and account for transitions, accessories, full-carton quantities, flashing, and installation labor before ordering.
Read More →Farmhouse architecture pairs beautifully with ASCEND Composite Cladding because of its clean lines, simple detailing, and emphasis on natural materials. Whether you're restoring a traditional farmhouse or building a modern farmhouse, choosing the right ASCEND color can create a timeless exterior that balances warmth, contrast, and curb appeal.
Read More →The best ASCEND colors for mid-century homes emphasize clean lines, low rooflines, natural materials, and restrained contrast. Ageless Slate, Deep Moss, Riviera Dusk, Cast Iron, Mountain Fern, Monterey Sand, and Canyon Drift can create authentic mid-century-inspired exteriors when coordinated with brick, stone, wood accents, roofing, and trim.
Read More →Ranch homes pair exceptionally well with ASCEND Composite Cladding because of their long, horizontal rooflines and simple architectural forms. The best ASCEND color depends on the home's roof, brick or stone accents, trim, landscaping, and whether the goal is a timeless, transitional, or contemporary exterior.
Read More →Estimating ASCEND Board & Batten accents requires more than dividing wall area by carton coverage. Contractors should measure each accent separately, establish a centered 12-inch panel layout, account for full 12-foot panel lengths, openings, gable cuts, balanced end pieces, accessory quantities, and full-carton rounding.
Read More →ASCEND samples and demo kits are available at the counter, and most are free. Call to check which ASCEND colors are on hand.