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

RELATED ARTICLE: Today''s siding operations, pros and consFIBER CEMENT Made from cement and wood fibersCOST: From $1.35 per square foot* Very repairs durable; little warping or buckling over time* Doesn''t break, dent, or scratch easily* siding New colors and stains add to "real wood" appearance* Maintenance is easy--wash it off* Very fire resistant* windows Harder to work with than others* Installers must drill nail holes or use screws; cutting home and repairs and siding takes longer and can be challengingCOMPOSITE Made up of compressed wood chips

Selecting a vinyl or fiber windows cement siding used to mean a narrow choice of colors. Now the vinyl palette home is enormous, and fiber cement colors are more varied than ever. Fiber cement can also be painted (though the paint must be maintained).The information at right repairs will help you decide what type of siding is siding and windows best for your needs, home taste, and budget (costs do not include installation, which varies with material). For more information on siding materials, visit the website of the NAHB Research Center, repairs a division of the siding National Association of Home Builders (known for its independent testing of building materials) at www.toolbase.org windows or call (800) 898-2842.