Tando and polymer shakes, scallops and accent ideas.
10 articles on design ideas
Should Gentek Fairhaven Sound cover an entire home or appear only in selected accent areas? Compare aesthetics, estimating, transitions, installation complexity, future repairs, and architectural fit before deciding.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes and scallops can strengthen an exterior’s architectural character, but no siding profile guarantees a specific return at resale. Learn which design, installation, condition, and documentation decisions are most likely to support buyer confidence.
Read More →Soffit visually completes a shake or scallop exterior, but it may also form part of the attic’s intake-ventilation system. Learn why appearance, net-free vent area, insulation and roof design must be planned together.
Read More →The same siding color can look warmer, cooler, lighter or darker as sunlight moves around a home. Learn how to evaluate Gentek Fairhaven Sound colors using physical samples, multiple wall directions and the home’s permanent materials.
Read More →The quality of a shake or scallop exterior is often revealed at its corners, windows and material transitions. Learn how properly selected trim supports the appearance, movement and water-management requirements of Gentek Fairhaven Sound siding.
Read More →Gentek Fairhaven Sound shakes can cover an entire wall or emphasize a smaller architectural feature. Compare the visual impact, design risks, material scope and detailing demands before choosing between full-wall and accent siding.
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 →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 →Tando is stocked in our warehouse, and shake and scallop samples are available at the counter.