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Consumer Reports for Siding

ConsumerReports.org did a study in 2009 on vinyl, polymer and fiber cements siding ratings.  Most of the siding options below are not available to the Northern California Market, but of the vinyl options we are most comfortable using the Alside Prodigy and CertainTeed CedarBoards based on performance.  The only other insulated siding that we have […]

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2011-2012 Cost vs Value Report – ROI Analysis

Please read the below article released by James Hardie about the return on investment numbers when you install Fiber Cement.  Fortunately, the ROI numbers for most completed home improvements in Northern California are even better than the national averages.  Keep in mind these numbers are the costs recouped if home is sold, however, if the […]

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Research: Exterior projects a steady performer

Please read the below article about the trends of siding replacement nation wide.  We are seeing similar trends in the Northern California Market except for the last pie chart that illustrates the material that is most often removed and replaced.  I would say that 85% of our siding business comes from homes built with manufactured […]

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