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Impressive Insulated Vinyl Siding, Part 1: Norandex Polar Wall Plus

December 14, 2025 No Comments

In this series, we’re diving into a handful of the top-quality insulated vinyl siding products we install. The goal of the series is to help Madison homeowners be in-the-know regarding these products so they can make educated decisions when choosing new siding for their home. Before we jump into the Norandex Polar Wall Plus! insulated vinyl siding line, let’s quickly define the difference between insulated and traditional vinyl siding, as well as what to look for in an insulated vinyl siding solution. INSULATED VINYL SIDING … … is made with a layer of rigid foam backing that’s attached to the siding. This foam backing acts as a layer of insulation, keeping your home’s temperature better regulated in both hot and cold months. That said, not all siding insulation is the same, as each type has what’s called an R-value. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. All of the brands we’re highlighting in our series have excellent R-values, and no matter what insulated vinyl siding brand you ultimately choose, we recommend you seek out

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Top Siding Trends: Fall 2025

November 1, 2025 No Comments

As of late, we’ve been fielding a lot of questions about trends in exterior remodeling — specifically regarding roofing and siding. Because of this, we decided to share these trends here on our blog to help Dane County homeowners be in-the-know about the popular colors, textures, technologies, and materials they have to choose from. In this article, we’re covering seven of the top siding trends for fall 2025, as well as one potential emerging trend. If you’re looking to have your siding replaced, we hope this information proves helpful. Before we begin, here is a list of all the articles we’ve written recently about exterior remodeling trends … Home Siding Color Trends: Fall 2025 Top Roofing Trends: Fall 2025 Color Trends in Roofing: Fall 2025 Let’s dive into the top siding trends for fall 2025! 1. COLOR PALETTES ARE GOING BOLD Although colors like shades of white, beige and gray are still super popular, there is a growing trend toward bold color. In our article on home siding color trends, we talk about understanding when

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Home Siding Color Trends: Fall 2025

October 26, 2025 No Comments

One of the top functions of siding is to protect your home from the elements. Well-made siding — be it vinyl, cement, composite, wood, or hardboard — can go a long way in keeping your home cozy, no matter what the temperature is outside. That said, shouldn’t it look nice, too? The good news is that there are a multitude of color options and textures these days for siding. Certainteed, one of the top vinyl siding brands in the USA, has nine distinct color categories —  with 150 color options, in all. And since we’re a Certainteed 5-Star™ Vinyl Siding Contractor, we get to see many of these colors first-hand when installing new siding for homeowners. Whether it’s simply for personal enjoyment of your home, or to increase curb appeal for a sale, it’s important to understand your siding color options. To begin, we’ll jump into top siding color categories before looking at colors that can increase resale value, colors to avoid when selling, and finally a look at some of the hottest vinyl siding

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Vinyl Siding Repair Tip #1: Understanding When to Repair & When to Replace Vinyl Siding

October 2, 2025 No Comments

As long as it’s a quality product, vinyl siding can last 20-40 years in climates like we experience here in Wisconsin. That said, if you wind up with damaged siding you might be faced with the question of whether you should have it repaired (or attempt repairing yourself), or if your siding needs replacement. This article will help you be in-the-know as to how to proceed if your vinyl siding is damaged. Let’s begin with a brief discussion on how to inspect your siding to assess the damage level … INSPECTING YOUR VINYL SIDING Whether it’s from hail or debris, pest infestation, warping, or a wind storm that’s caused missing or bent vinyl siding panels, it’s important to accurately assess the extent of damage. Here’s how: Perform a visual inspection of your home’s siding. We recommend a thorough walk around the entire home, as damage may not be limited to a particular side. What you’re looking for is siding that shows any signs of: Wear Cracks Holes Warping, which tends to occur in areas that

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The Colorful World of CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Part 5: Insulated Siding

June 24, 2025 No Comments

In the final installment of our series on CertainTeed vinyl siding, we’re looking at their insulated styles, which provide and extra layer of protection agains the cold and heat — while dampening outside noise. Here’s what we’ve covered so far in the series: The Benefits of Working with a CertainTeed 5-Star Vinyl Siding Contractor The Colorful World of CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Part 1: Horizontal Siding The Colorful World of CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Part 2: STONEfacade Siding The Colorful World of CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Part 3: Shake & Shingle Siding The Colorful World of CertainTeed Vinyl Siding, Part 4: Board & Batten Vertical Siding Let’s take a look at the benefits of CertainTeed’s insulated vinyl siding styles, as well as colors offered and mini galleries … CedarBoards™ Insulated Siding In addition to excellent insulation properties, benefits of CedarBoards include energy-efficiency, and the look of real rough cedar. This vinyl siding is also durable and eco-friendly. It’s available in two profiles: double 6” and single 7”. Benefits Include: RigidForm™ technology for reinforced performance. CedarBoards insulated siding provides

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