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5 articles on color matching
Matching older vinyl siding can be harder than replacing it. Learn how siding samples, profile measurements, product information, weathering, and ITEL reports can help contractors identify replacement options.
Read More →Old aluminum siding rarely looks exactly like it did when first installed. Learn how sunlight, chalking, dirt, oxidation, moisture and uneven exposure can change the appearance of aluminum siding and make replacement color matching more difficult.
Read More →When repairing old aluminum siding, contractors often focus first on color. But profile compatibility usually matters more. Learn why exposure, butt depth, locking geometry and panel shape should be verified before color matching begins.
Read More →A new aluminum panel can have the correct color name and still look noticeably different from the existing wall. Learn what causes the mismatch and how contractors should test and document a proposed replacement.
Read More →Matching replacement steel siding requires more than finding the original color name. Learn how profile, texture, weathering, gloss, production changes and natural light affect Gentek SteelTek Supreme repairs.
Read More →Bring a piece of the old panel to the counter. Many panels can be matched by color, woodgrain and profile.