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Norandex

Founded in 1946, Norandex is known for rugged, durable siding products. If you’re doing a DIY installation, you’ll appreciate Norandex’s proprietary NailRIGHT installation system. Each siding panel features a clearly marked “X” every eight inches to ensure nails are positioned correctly and securely connected to a stud.

Norandex products are available exclusively through ABC Supply branches. Luckily, with 679 locations in North America, you should have no trouble locating a dealer near you.

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Kaycan

Kaycan began manufacturing vinyl siding in 1987. (Until then, it was an aluminum siding company.) Based in Quebec and owned by Saint-Gobain, Kaycan is a Canadian company with a global footprint, selling its siding in more than 30 countries.

Committed to reducing the environmental impact of its productions, Kaycan focuses on eliminating waste in its own backyard. In fact, the company reports that “100 percent of waste generated from the production of Kaycan vinyl products is reground and re-inserted into the manufacturing process.”

Kaycan vinyl siding has a limited lifetime warranty and a 25-year fade resistance warranty.

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Variform

Another Ply Gem brand, Variform, offers a range of styles, including vinyl lap siding, vertical and cedar shake.

You may want to consider Variform’s Vortex Extreme line if you live in an area with high winds. With thicker panels, a reverse, roll-over nail hem and UV protection, Vortex Extreme siding can last in even harsh environments. This Miami-Dade County-approved siding is designed to withstand hurricane-force weather and come out looking good.

Variform vinyl siding is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

FAQs

What style of siding is most popular in 2024?

While vinyl siding as a whole continues to sell well, the subcategory of insulated vinyl siding has seen a surge in sales since the passing of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Insulated vinyl siding falls under building envelope components and may qualify for tax breaks so long as it meets IRS guidelines.

What’s the best way to decide on a siding color?

Take into account the entire setting of your home. Door and window trim, roof color, and even your neighbor’s homes may impact how your home’s siding looks. Use an online visualizer like the ones mentioned above to upload a photo of your home and see how it looks with different colors applied. (Pro tip: Upload multiple photos from different seasons and light conditions to get a better feel for how it will look at various times of the year.)

Of course, if you want to stick with a classic, you can opt for vinyl siding colors that’ll never go out of style.

About the Expert

Niki O’Brien is the operations manager at Custom Exteriors, an exterior remodeling company based in Berthoud, Colorado. She has been in the roof, siding, and window replacement for over a decade, having completed vinyl siding replacements all across Colorado.

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