Canadian Home Trends & Gentek Building Products
WHAT MATERIALS ARE BEST FOR LOW- MAINTENANCE EXTERIORS ?
Exterior products like wood and vinyl siding are commonly used but have some drawbacks . Wood siding looks amazing but requires considerable maintenance over the years . Vinyl siding is more durable and much lower maintenance but doesn ’ t have the high-end aesthetic of wood .
Gentek offers the best of both options with ALIGN Composite Cladding . Made with innovative Glass- Reinforced Polymer and Graphite-Infused Polystyrene technology , ALIGN combines the low-maintenance , moisture-resistant benefits of vinyl with the beauty of wood . ALIGN features a deep , rich grain that looks and feels like real wood , without the work ! With 20 fade-resistant colors to choose from , there is an option to suit any home .
In addition to looking beautiful , ALIGN offers a number of other benefits . The product has a thermal R-2 value , which helps to enhance the energy efficiency of your home . It is also impact-resistant and has been performance-engineered to resist high winds , moisture , flame spread / smoke development , dents and dings including from the occasional stray baseball . Last but not least , ALIGN is lightweight and easy to install , making it easy for the installer and faster for the homeowner ! You can have your tradespeople in and out in much less time than with other exterior installations .
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COLORS WILL WORK BEST FOR MY HOME ?
It can be overwhelming trying to settle on a color that you love , that looks great on your house and that you won ’ t grow tired of over time . When selecting colors for your exterior , there are a few steps you can take to help narrow down your choices .
VISUALIZE YOUR COLORS - For many people , visualizing how different colors will actually look on a home can help provide reassurance in design choices . Gentek offers a Visualizer that enables just that .