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4 articles on comparisons
Learn how to present builder-grade and premium vinyl siding without insulting the lower-priced option or pressuring the homeowner. Compare construction, appearance, panel lengths, accessories, warranties, and installed cost.
Read More →SteelSide and SteelTek Supreme are both Gentek steel siding systems, but they fit different homeowner priorities. SteelSide uses a PVC finish with D4, D5 and 8" horizontal profiles, while SteelTek Supreme upgrades to Kynar PVDF and adds roughsawn textures, a broader color palette and 12" Board & Batten. This Contractor Academy lesson teaches contractors how to identify which customer naturally fits each product instead of automatically pushing every steel buyer toward the premium option.
Read More →Clapboard and Dutch Lap are two of the most common horizontal vinyl siding profiles, but many homeowners do not understand the difference. Learn how contractors can explain siding profile, shadow lines, exposure and architectural style using actual samples instead of overwhelming customers with technical terminology.
Read More →There is a major difference between giving a homeowner a siding estimate and making a professional siding sales presentation. An estimate answers, “What will this project cost?” A sales presentation helps the homeowner understand what the house needs, what products are available, how those products differ, what the installation should include, what design options exist, what warranties apply, and why one proposal may cost more than another. PEPA’s installation guidance demonstrates how many technical details exist beyond the siding panel itself, while Gentek provides multiple profiles, colors, warranties, and visualization tools that can be incorporated into a homeowner presentation.
Read More →Sample books, color decks, demo kits and cutaways are available at the counter, and most are free.