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4 Valid Reasons to Replace Your Windows

Gentek Regency windows with black interior frame

An energy-efficient window upgrade offers multiple benefits for you and your home. Replacement windows may enhance your home’s value, indoor comfort and energy savings while updating its style. If you’re on the fence about whether to replace your windows, consider these reasons to move forward: Visible Damage Visible damage such as decaying frames or warped […]

6 Types of Specialty Siding that Set Your Home Apart

Gentek offers a wide range of high-performance specialty siding products to set your home apart. From low-maintenance shakes and scallops to faux wood and stone, we are pleased to provide homeowners with an extensive specialty siding collection. Consider these six types of specialty siding for your renovation or build that will keep your home beautiful […]

Common Siding Terminology You Should Know

Gentek Sequoia Select Midnight Surf

Understanding common siding terminology can be beneficial when shopping for new or replacement siding for your home. An enhanced knowledge of siding terms can help you compare products, make informed decisions and improve communication with your contractor. Use this list of siding terminology to assist with your search for the right type of siding for […]

4 Reasons to Replace Your Windows in Summer

Gentek Regency windows

With everything you have planned to accomplish during summer, you may not have “replacing windows” at the top of your to-do list. However, summer is an ideal time for window replacement, offering many benefits that make the process and timing worth considering. In this blog post, we’ll explore several compelling reasons to replace your windows […]

Vinyl Siding Thickness Explained

When researching siding options for your home or cottage, its thickness is an important element to consider. Thicker vinyl siding is generally more durable and better able to withstand impact, weathering, and other forms of wear and tear, and some design experts feel it impacts the aesthetic.  To help you make an informed purchase decision, […]

3 Popular Vinyl Siding Styles to Enhance Your Home Exterior

3 vinyl siding styles

If you have decided to upgrade your home exterior with vinyl siding, the next step is to choose a vinyl siding style that will enhance your curb appeal. Each style has unique design features, including colour, texture, thickness, height and board width, to create the look you want to achieve.  Here are three popular vinyl […]

5 Ways to Add a Modern Touch to Your Home Exterior

Gentek Board and Batten vertical siding in Marine Dusk

Modernizing your exterior can help make your home more attractive and potentially increase its resale value. Whether you want a quick fix or a complete transformation, give your home exterior a modern update with these five ideas: Update the Colour Scheme Refresh your home with a contemporary colour palette of deep grey, crisp white and […]

4 Ways to Colour Coordinate Siding with Brick

Choosing a new colour palette can be challenging for home exteriors with brick and siding. To make it easier to achieve the ideal look, use these four techniques to colour-coordinate siding with brick and create cohesion between materials: Colour Match Create a unified look by colour matching your brick and siding. Pull a colour from […]