Showing, explaining and closing jobs with homeowners.
18 articles on samples & demo kits
Corner posts may seem like a small part of a vinyl siding project, but they can make a noticeable difference in the finished exterior. Contractors can use actual corner samples at the kitchen table to demonstrate trim width, color coordination, architectural definition, siding fit, and installation details. Showing corners helps homeowners understand that a professional siding proposal includes more than just the siding panels.
Read More →Actual siding samples can turn an abstract siding estimate into a hands-on homeowner presentation. Physical samples allow customers to see real color, texture, profile, thickness, rigidity, locking systems, nail hems, insulation, trim, and accessories before making a decision. For siding contractors, a well-organized sample kit can make product differences easier to explain, reduce confusion, support upgrades, and help homeowners understand what they are purchasing.
Read More →Siding rigidity can be difficult to explain with a brochure but easy to demonstrate with actual samples. Contractors can let homeowners hold, gently flex, support, and compare different siding panels while explaining how thickness, profile geometry, locking systems, nail hems, insulation, and proper installation contribute to the finished wall. Gentek specifically describes Sequoia Select’s .046-inch construction and Advantage Lock system as features that enhance rigidity and stability. The key is to demonstrate real differences without pretending a loose sample perfectly predicts how siding will perform once installed.
Read More →Vinyl siding thickness is one of the easiest product differences to demonstrate during an in-home sales appointment because homeowners can see, touch, flex, and compare actual panels. A contractor can place .040-inch, .042-inch, .044-inch, and .046-inch samples side by side, explain that the numbers represent nominal wall thickness, and let the homeowner feel the difference in panel body and rigidity. Gentek currently lists Aurora II at .040 inch, Concord at .042 inch, Signature Supreme at .044 inch, and Sequoia Select horizontal siding at .046 inch. Thickness matters, but it should be demonstrated alongside the nail hem, locking system, profile depth, wall preparation, warranty, and proper installation—not sold as the only measure of siding quality.
Read More →A strong siding sales demo kit should help a contractor do more than show colors. It should make product differences tangible. A useful kit can include premium vinyl siding samples, multiple profiles and thicknesses, corner posts, J-channel, finish trim, mounting blocks, fasteners, housewrap, insulation samples, ASCEND Composite Cladding, color literature, warranty information, before-and-after photos, and a tablet for exterior visualization. Gentek specifically recommends making final color decisions with actual product samples, while PEPA installation guidance shows how fastening, accessories, clearances, and trim are integral to proper vinyl siding installation.
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 →Sample books, color decks, demo kits and cutaways are available at the counter, and most are free.