Siding
Vinyl Siding Thickness and Why It Changes the Price
Vinyl siding panel thickness runs from about 0.040 to 0.055 inch, and the gauge changes rigidity, lock strength and price. Here is what it buys you in Connecticut.
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Siding Advice for Connecticut Homeowners
Choosing, pricing and installing siding in a climate that swings from Sound wind to valley snow — including what changes when the material changes.
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What Actually Goes Behind Your Siding
Siding sheds most water, not all of it. The house wrap, lapping direction, window flashing and kickout flashing behind it are what keep a Connecticut wall dry.
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How to Tell When Siding Has Failed, Not Just Aged
Faded siding is cosmetic. Soft sheathing, interior stains and gaps at the trim are not. Here is how to tell which problem you actually have on a Connecticut home.
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James Hardie vs Vinyl Siding: Which Suits Connecticut?
Fiber cement and vinyl fail in different ways and cost very different money. An honest comparison for Connecticut houses, including when vinyl is the better buy.
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What Does New Siding Cost on a Connecticut Home?
Vinyl runs about $8,000 to $35,000 and fiber cement $18,000 to $80,000 in Connecticut. Here is what sets your position in those ranges, and what a quote should say.
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