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8 articles on shakes & scallops
Complete Guide to Gentek Fairhaven - why contractors prefer to sell it, install it and how it can be used on hover design application to get larger contracts. please reference VSI Standards, ASTM Standards, Manufacturer specifications.
Read More →The success of a Gentek shake or scallop accent depends heavily on its edges. Learn how windows, doors, rooflines, masonry, corners, and utility penetrations should influence product selection, trim design, flashing, and the written installation scope.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound is exterior cladding—not an air barrier or insulation product. Learn how a siding project can create access for separate air-sealing and insulation improvements before the new shakes conceal the wall.
Read More →Before approving a completed Fairhaven Sound project, review its profile, color, course alignment, seams, trim, fixtures and documentation. This checklist separates homeowner-visible details from technical items that require contractor verification.
Read More →Fairhaven Sound is specialized polypropylene siding, so general siding experience is not enough by itself. Learn how to verify product knowledge, insurance, PEPA/VSI training, design ability and installation scope before hiring a contractor.
Read More →A convincing shake or scallop exterior should read as a continuous textured surface—not a collection of repeated panels. Learn how Fairhaven Sound’s panel design and installer-controlled layout choices influence seams, patterns and overall curb appeal.
Read More →The first course establishes the visual reference for every shake or scallop panel above it. Learn why level layout, opening placement and product-specific starter details matter to a polished Gentek Fairhaven Sound installation.
Read More →A successful Gentek shake installation depends on much more than attaching attractive panels. Wall preparation, water management, expansion allowances, layout and trim details all influence how the exterior looks and performs. Here is what Quad Cities homeowners should expect from a carefully planned project.
Read More →We host VSI and manufacturer training at our Davenport training center. Ask the counter about upcoming classes.