home cement siding

SPECIAL FEATURESSome insulated vinyl siding manufacturers are taking measures to home help their products stand out from the burgeoning crowd.In addition to specific cement and siding brand colors, some manufacturers offer special features that appeal specifically to contractors, For instance, Crane''s CraneBoard home is the widest insulated vinyl siding available. Each panel is made from three 6-inch planks that can straighten walls, reduce air infiltration, and improve energy efficiency, says the maker. A double 7-inch profile also is available,

* Comes in a large array cement of colors* Occasional siding spray-washes keep it looking good* May buckle if not installed properly* Expands in hot weather and contracts in cold weather, so allowances must be made during installation for movement home and cement of the material* In cold weather, it becomes brittle and can crack* Color may fade over timeSOLID-CORE VINYL Vinyl siding siding with a foam backingCOST: From $1.25 per square foot* The foam is said to give the siding superior insulation properties* home and cement More rigid than regular vinyl siding, so more easily covers a wavy wall line

"There siding is the tendency to look at it and categorize it as regular vinyl, but vinyl really is just home a maintenance-free skin for a completely separate product," says Mark Axlerod, director of marketing for CraneBoard Solid Core siding.Competition from cement the swelling number of insulated siding and home sidings will benefit both the pro and the homeowner, cement manufacturers contend. "It''s very important to offer an extensive product line. If a contractor wants to differentiate himself, he now has another option to meet his clients'' needs," says Walt Hoyt, director of marketing/communications for CertainTeed''s siding siding group.