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Vinyl Siding Cleaning Tips

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A newly vinyl sided home, when professionally installed using quality materials will greatly improve the curb appeal. Vinyl Siding is a very low maintenance building material, but not completely maintenance free, especially if you want to extend the life and beauty.

 

Here are a few tips from the authority, the Vinyl Siding Institute:

How do I wash vinyl siding?
Wash vinyl siding with a soft cloth or ordinary long-handled, soft bristle brush. For textured surfaces, use only a soft bristle brush to keep the grooves in the texture stain-free. For best results, start at the bottom of the house and work up and rinse the cleaning solution completely before it dries. If your house has brick facing, cover the brick so that it is not affected by the runoff. Continue reading

Stone Exterior Adds Color, Accent, and Style to a Home

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Stone, whether natural or veneer, is a popular way to add texture, pattern and interest to a home’s exterior. But have you ever thought of using stone details as a jumping-off point for a home’s exterior color palette? Maybe you should.

Since stone has a natural aesthetic, color schemes derived from it tend to be easy and noncoerced. Whether neutral or colorful, these schemes can work on nearly any style of home. Take color cues from the stones themselves or from grout. Restrict your palette to two or three colors for a polished effect. Use contrasting trim to offset architectural details. Continue reading