Ply Gem purchased Alcoa's home exterior unit in 2006 and eventually rebranded it as Mastic vinyl siding. For vinyl siding installer Niki O'Brien, Mastic is a go-to choice. "We like it because it ...

“Its durability, influenced by factors like the thickness of the siding boards, makes it a cost-effective choice ... contractor may be able to secure discounts that drive down the cost of vinyl ...

Can you paint vinyl siding? The short answer is yes, thanks to advances in paint. In the past, it wasn’t possible to paint vinyl siding because of the way that vinyl siding expands and contracts ...

I was visited by 3 men representing 3 different companies at a jobsite in East Tennessee. Their intent was to sell me the LP Smart Siding and trim. 1 was from LP (manufacturer), 1 from LP PSPI ...

Independent and member-funded, CHOICE is here to ensure that Australian consumers like you get a fair go. Established over 60 years ago, CHOICE exists to serve Australian consumers. Read about our ...

The last thing a homeowner wants is moisture problems so if you don’t feel comfortable putting up moisture barriers and sealing mortar joints, call a contractor. A poor stone veneer siding job ...

In these instances vinyl flooring would be a much smarter choice, vinyl itself is waterproof and as long as it is installed properly the chance of any water getting through to your subfloor is ...

The global construction market has had a rocky few years, with political upheavals, tariffs, trade wars and fluctuations in oil and metals prices hitting international contractors like a series of ...

School choice has emerged as a defining political issue this year. In states such as Texas and Tennessee, opponents argue that such programs will destroy public-school funding and worsen ...

International contractors on the long road to rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic might find a shortcut to recovery in infrastructure projects, as countries ramp up spending to help build ...

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