Choose colors that look good throughout the entire day under direct sunlight, clouds and in the dark. Also, view samples from different angles straight on, side to side the same way you would look at the product on your home.
Understand the effects of lighter and darker colors.
Lighter colors can make your home appear larger and create an impression that it's closer to the front of the lot when warm colors such as yellows, reds and oranges are used. However, lighter colors can also make an area seem crowded if homes are close together.
A dark color might make the area seem less crowded. Darker colors can also make your home appear as though it is set farther back on the lot, especially with cool colors like blues and greens. Darker colors will also tend to make a home appear smaller -- making a large home seem less imposing, but it can also make a small home appear even smaller.
Add visual interest.
To add visual interest to your home's exterior, consider choosing trim in a color that accents, but does not match, your siding to focus attention on areas like entryways or porches. You may also consider using a second accent color as a pinstripe or highlight.
There are many aspects to consider when choosing between siding lines.
Style, Performance and Value
When selecting the right siding for your home, you will want to take into consideration the architectural styling of your home, environmental conditions and your budget.
Gauge
This is the thickness of the panel. The higher the gauge (or panel thickness), the better the panel. Thicker panels offer greater impact and weather resistance.
Grain
Vinyl siding is molded with different wood grains to offer different exterior looks. Smooth grains tend to work well with homes with more traditional designs, but also work well with contemporary architectural styles. More pronounced grains tend to give homes a more rustic appearance
A beautiful way to add value.
Increases Homes
According to a study by the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers, you can expect returns up to 106% on home project investments involving the siding, windows, doors, roof, and energy upgrades.**Actual returns will vary by location and project type And if left undone, they will nearly always reduce a home's resale value.
Installation
Side with the Environment
Vinyl siding production utilizes few natural resources and requires no additional finish resources upon installation.
Nearly all scrap generated during manufacturing of vinyl siding is recycled back into a finished product.
Cleaning and maintenance of vinyl siding requires little more than an occasional rinse with a soft cloth and garden hose. No paint and stain
off-gassing is present; no harsh chemicals are needed for
The home remodeling process offers you the opportunity to upgrade the appearance and long-term value of your home. When considering any remodeling project, both the direct benefits (energy savings, appearance, freedom from maintenance, etc.) should be taken into account as well as how the project will affect the value of your home. Simply put, Fullback your home and get more back—in terms of both long-term value and immediate benefits.
Fullback upgrades siding and new siding upgrades the value of your home
Remodeling magazine recognizes replacement siding as one of the best investments you can make in home improvement based upon Percentage of Cost Recovered (a factor that shows how much your remodeling investment pays off in the home’s value, i.e., cost vs. value)
Siding projects now have the second largest return on investment as shown by this factor (compared to 14 other interior and exterior project categories), with a 98.1% Percentage of Cost Recovered national average
It stands to reason, the better the siding, the better the payback.
[Source: Remodeling magazine Annual Cost vs. Value Report; Remodeling, November 2003]
Reducing Energy Costs
Fullbacking your home saves money on utility bills
Unlike ordinary hollow siding, insulated siding with Fullback Thermal Support can reduce energy costs. The money you pay in higher and higher rates to your utility company each year can actually pay for new siding with Fullback that adds to the lifetime value of your home.
Fullback, you have, greater impact resistance, a beautiful straight wall line, and tight laps. Because it is custom formed and solid, you get and keep a great looking wall. As well, Fullback cuts air infiltration by 17% and has a system "R" value of up to 5.5... three times that of the most commonly used foam backers.
For further information se the Fulback Web Site
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