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Siding Forum Ahead

We just launched a new Siding Forum here at Siding4u.com.  It will be used as a Q & A resource for the homeowners and contractors who visit our website.

YOU can easily register and post questions and get answers.

Another great siding resource from Siding4u.com.  We strongly encourage everyone to use this new forum to post questions, get answers, discuss siding and window related topics and get involved with the siding community as a whole.

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“You can get Cancer from Asbestos called Mesothelioma
It only takes one tiny particulate of asbestos in your lungs to cause the asbestos cancer known as Mesothelioma. So think of that like this: a particulate is like a tiny piece of dust and how often do you think we breathe in dust? Like all the time So if you are disturbing asbestos it gives off dust and the person disturbing it or other unknowing people who come in contact with that person or the area of disturbance can breathe that stuff in. Not good to say the least.”
Read Full Story: Asbestos Siding Removal

We hope most people already know this information but there are some people who either do not take the warnings seriously or just flat out don’t know the risks.  These are the people we would like to educate. (continue reading…)

So you are looking for siding materials, well you’ve got lots to pick from like vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, cedar siding, composite siding, metal siding and rock siding to name a few. We will briefly dive into each category to give you a good idea of what type of siding materials you might be interested in.

Vinyl Siding Materials

Vinyl siding is the number #1 most used siding in the nation today. Many people prefer vinyl siding materials over other siding materials because it can be relatively inexpensive, doesn’t require painting, is very low maintenance and typically comes with a 50 year warranty. Vinyl siding comes in horizontal (lap), vertical, shingle/shake siding & soffits material types. Many other options are available. (continue reading…)

Want the REAL Details on a Vinyl Siding Job well check out the Two Story Face Lift – Vinyl Siding Details

Project Scope: There was a real rot issue that we dealt with by removing the bad portions (including all LP horizontal lap siding), re-sheeting, treating and sealing with Vulkem caulking. Then we installed Tyvek underlayment and sealed around the windows and doors with Tyvek tape. Thus, creating a very effective weather membrane under the soon to be installed new siding. Next was the installations of the siding, which was all performed flawlessly as usual. Then we pressure washed the gutters, eves and overhangs – painted the shutters to match the trim and reinstalled them – and did a final finish cleaning of the siding and jobsite.

The most detailed look at a Two Story Siding Job. Including price, square footage, pictures and details. (continue reading…)

Good Video!

Although we don’t endorse the ice rock throwing statement, there is a lot of good information.

We’ve been getting numerous emails about this type of event occurring for several years now so we know this is not a farce.