What colours are most popular?

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The current trend is darker colours. For the last 10 years, however, the most popular colours have been earth tones, greys, and traditional...

What colour scheme is most popular?

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We usually recommend matching colours to the posts. It adds subtle detail with aluminum texture against the vinyl. Gentek’s aluminum and vinyl colours are identical in...

What colour should we use for siding / roof combinations?

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We always try to do a darker roof than the siding, if possible. The roof colour gives weight to the...

Should the soffit, fascia, and eavestrough colours be the same or different?

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The modern trend is for the soffit, fascia, and trough to all be the same colour. This creates an elegant look compared to the classic option of white soffit and differently coloured fascia and...

How many downpipes should I have on my house?

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A good rule of thumb is one every 40 feet. Many times, landscaping work over the years conflicts with the original locations of the downpipes. The nice thing about installing new trough is the...

Why do I need to clean my troughs?

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Cleaning your troughs is important to keep water away from your foundation. It can be a dangerous task, but troughs require continuous cleaning. When you are cleaning the troughs, be careful not to...

What Type of Siding Should I Get?

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Right now, the vertical Board & Batten style of siding is quite popular. However, it’s important to discuss your preferences and vision with an experienced contractor who knows how to get...

What’s the Difference between a Mid to Upper Line Siding and a “Builder Grade” Siding?

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Mid to top lines are thicker and more extruded than Builder Grade...

How Long Is Vinyl Siding Guaranteed?

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We provide Gentek vinyl siding, which has a lifetime warranty against both fade and...

What Siding Colours Are Most Popular?

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For the previous 10 years, traditional white, grey, and earth tones have been popular. However, a more recent trend is darker coloured siding. Ultimately, your siding colour depends on your style...