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Vinyl Siding Thickness Explained

When researching siding options for your home or cottage, its thickness is an important element to consider. Thicker vinyl siding is generally more durable and better able to withstand impact, weathering, and other forms of wear and tear, and some design experts feel it impacts the aesthetic.  To help you make an informed purchase decision, […]

3 Popular Vinyl Siding Styles to Enhance Your Home Exterior

3 vinyl siding styles

If you have decided to upgrade your home exterior with vinyl siding, the next step is to choose a vinyl siding style that will enhance your curb appeal. Each style has unique design features, including colour, texture, thickness, height and board width, to create the look you want to achieve.  Here are three popular vinyl […]

4 Ways to Use ChamClad Architectural Panels

ChamClad

ChamClad is a versatile and innovative Canadian-made product that can transform the architectural design of your home or cottage, inside and out. Use ChamClad wall and ceiling panels to add a modern touch to your home exterior and bring the warmth of wood inside your living space. Here are four ways to elevate your home […]

Cleaning & Care Comparison: Composite Cladding, Fiber Cement & Wood

Gentek Align composite cladding

Cleaning and caring for your siding is essential to maintain its appearance and durability over time. However, each cladding type has different maintenance needs. In this blog, we’ll compare how to clean and care for three popular cladding options: ALIGN Composite Cladding, James Hardie fiber cement siding and wood siding. ALIGN Composite Cladding In most […]

Why You Should Consider Composite Cladding in 2024

With many exterior building materials available in 2024, making decisions for your new build or remodel can be challenging. Today’s homeowners seek durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetic siding options. When weighing up your options, consider the advantages of composite cladding for your home. Enhanced Strength & Durability In the quest for a long-lasting exterior, Gentek’s ALIGN […]

What You Need to Know Before Painting Your Vinyl Siding

Revitalizing your home’s exterior with a fresh colour is an impactful way to enhance curb appeal. This guide provides essential insights from addressing the common question of “Can you paint vinyl siding?” to warranties, costs, and colour choices. Read on to find out what you should know before painting your siding.  Can You Paint Vinyl […]

4 Tips to Help Choose an Exterior Trim Colour for Your Home

Add detail to your home’s facade with an exterior trim colour that accentuates your roof and siding and effortlessly frames your windows and doors. Whether you prefer high contrast or subtle impact, the Gentek colour experts are here to help you choose an exterior trim colour for your home: 1. Use a Monochromatic Exterior Trim Colour  Your exterior […]

5 Reasons to Choose Composite Cladding for Your Home

Gentek Align in Majestic Brick

With so many exterior building materials to choose from, it can be difficult to choose when building or remodeling your home. Ensure you consider durability, maintenance, and, of course, appearance. If you are weighing your options, we’ve done the research and have come up with five reasons to choose composite cladding for your home. 1. Strength & […]