Fixing callbacks, waviness, fading and other problems.
5 articles on color selection
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 →Steel siding can experience some color change over time because every exterior finish is exposed to sunlight, weather and environmental conditions. The better question is how well the coating is engineered to resist fading and chalking. Gentek SteelTek Supreme and SteelSide currently carry 35-year limited chalk and color-change protection, while Cedarwood carries 25-year limited protection. This Siding Sales Academy lesson shows contractors how to explain fading accurately without promising that any exterior color will look brand-new forever.
Read More →Why do exterior siding colors fade? Learn how UV exposure, heat, weathering, cleaning practices, and installation conditions affect color—and how Gentek Sequoia Select .046 vinyl siding helps provide lasting, fade-resistant beauty.
Read More →Bring a piece of the old panel to the counter. Many panels can be matched by color, woodgrain and profile.