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Stone Veneer

no@spam.com (MrMasonry) — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:30:00 CDT

Before you tear down walls or spend thousands of dollars in order to change the look of the inside or outside of your home, consider a material that has a long history of being both lovely and affordable: the stone veneer. Although many people think of stone veneers- or thin facades of stone that cover other masonry materials- as a recent development, architects and builders have been using them for hundreds of years.

A Guide to Creating a Stucco Siding

no@spam.com (Adriana Notton) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:00 CDT

Stucco is great for exteriors of homes and business. It is durable and can be applied in a variety of colors and textures. Offered in this guide are common ingredients used in the manufacturing process along with methods for application and some tips and pointers to look out for when performing installation.

Siding Systems 101

no@spam.com (K Smallwood) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:00:00 CDT

An exterior wall is usually constructed of an inner core of sheathing, which is usually plywood or "oriented strand board" (OSB). Over this, a layer of siding is added which can be constructed from a variety of raw materials such as vinyl, aluminum, steel or milled wood.

Metal Siding

no@spam.com (Polek Kole) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:00:00 CST

Metal siding is a compact system that consists of metal boards , shaped with cleverly designed joints and accessories. Siding is a new technology in the construction and metal panels are higher because their improved qualities. The final impression, at houses covered with metal panels is that they look great. Metal siding have superior qualities that really improve the aspect and the resistance of a house one of them being their high resistance to UV rays.

Do I Need Vinyl Siding?

no@spam.com (Garry Neale) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:30:00 CDT

Vinyl siding is a popular choice when it comes to home exteriors, especially because there are so many vinyl siding colors from which to choose. The selection is so vast that you can find vinyl siding that will suit almost any decor or style of home.

The Popularity Of Steel Siding

no@spam.com (David Faulkner) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:00:00 CST

The chances are good that you have seen a home with steel siding. Steel is the most commonly used material in America for house siding.

Improve Your Home With Vinyl Siding

no@spam.com (Kurt J Schefken) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CDT

For homeowners who want to avoid the headache of painting the exterior of their homes every few years, vinyl siding is a great idea. It is good looking, long lasting, almost maintenance free and relatively inexpensive.