Tando and polymer shakes, scallops and accent ideas.
28 articles on shakes & scallops
Shake siding is not limited to one architectural style. Learn how profile, placement, color and trim can adapt Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes to traditional, Craftsman, Cape Cod, cottage and coastal-inspired homes.
Read More →Roofing, brick and stone should lead your siding color decisions because they are among the home’s most permanent materials. Use this step-by-step process to coordinate Gentek shakes without creating competing undertones or excessive contrast.
Read More →Longer shake panels can reduce the number of wall interruptions, but panel length alone does not create a seamless exterior. Learn how Gentek’s panel design, concealed tabs, mold variation and careful installation work together.
Read More →Split-level homes already contain strong offsets and level changes. Learn how a restrained Gentek shake accent, coordinated color palette and carefully placed transition can organize those features instead of making the exterior more fragmented.
Read More →Two-story homes can support more shake siding than smaller houses, but scale does not excuse visual clutter. Learn how to use Gentek Fairhaven Sound profiles to balance height, define gables and create a clear exterior hierarchy.
Read More →Ranch homes benefit from disciplined exterior design. Learn how a carefully placed Gentek shake accent, coordinated palette and properly scaled trim can add character without fighting the home’s naturally low, horizontal proportions.
Read More →Gentek scallop siding adds softness and memorable architectural detail, but its repeated curves need restraint. Learn where to place scallops, how to select color and trim, and which design mistakes can make an exterior feel overly decorated.
Read More →Brick should lead the color conversation because it is one of the home’s most permanent exterior materials. Learn how to select a Gentek Fairhaven Sound shake color that relates to the brick, mortar, roof and trim without creating a busy or mismatched façade.
Read More →Gentek shakes and horizontal siding can create a layered, custom exterior when their colors, proportions and transition details work together. Learn how to mix the two profiles without making your Quad Cities home look divided or overly busy.
Read More →A shake-clad gable can give a home depth and architectural focus, but only when its profile, color and trim support the complete exterior. Use these design principles to create a Gentek Fairhaven Sound gable accent that feels intentional rather than applied.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes and scallops are often called vinyl shakes in casual conversation, but Gentek identifies their material as polypropylene. Learn how polypropylene relates to the broader polymeric-cladding category and why accurate terminology matters when comparing products.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes are polypropylene exterior cladding, not a product currently presented by Gentek as insulated siding. Learn what a legitimate siding R-value requires, how PEPA distinguishes insulated and non-insulated polymeric products, and how insulation can be added behind shake siding.
Read More →Tando is stocked in our warehouse, and shake and scallop samples are available at the counter.