ABOUT ALUMINUM SIDING

Aluminum siding became popular after the Second World War. Reduction in military production had left excess manufacturing capacity in aluminum in the USA and Canada, and aluminum siding was developed as a diversification product. In recent years vinyl siding has tended to predominate over aluminum siding, due to its lower cost and greater resistance to denting. Aluminum siding continues to be used, particularly in Canada. It is available in a range of profiles designed to simulate various types of wooden siding. These profiles include: Vertical V, Vertical Board & Batten, Clapboard, and Cove. A range of powder-coated colors is available, normally white, gray and sand or clay colors.

Aluminum siding that has begun to 'chalk' or deteriorate on the surface may be painted. For this, the siding needs to be cleaned thoroughly. When the aluminum siding is completely dry a primer paint designed for aluminum should be applied. After fine sanding, a top coat can be applied. This is normally of flat or semi-gloss acrylic paint.

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LEADING ALUMINUM SIDING MANUFACTURERS

Mastic Home Exteriors: Aluminum Siding. Mastic Home Exteriors, part of the Alcoa group, offers Alcoa aluminum siding which is sold as the Performance Metals product range. Alcoa aluminum siding is rated to withstand winds of up to 165mph. It has a high performance locking system, and is available in thicknesses of .019 and .024. The aluminum siding has a strong nail hem, and meets or exceeds Q801 standards. It has 1/2 inch panel projection. Mastic Home Exteriors also offers a range of Monticello Aluminum Columns. These are available in square or rounded fluted designs in white, clay and almond colors.

Corrugated Metals: Aluminum Siding. Corrugated Metals Inc, based in Belvidere, Illinois, is a manufacture of corrugated metal cladding including aluminum siding. Applications for its aluminum siding include: rail car roofing, disaster relief facilities, construction roofing and wall panesl, livestock trailer walls, and mill buildings. Panels may be made up to 63 inches wide, out of the lightest to heaviest gauge aluminum. In addition to manufacturing high quality corrugated aluminum siding, Corrugated Metals Inc manufactures corrugated metal decking and custom roll form shapes.

Gentek: aluminum siding. Gentek is based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. It is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products, including a wide range of aluminum siding and vinyl siding. Its aluminum siding is available in smooth and woodgrain finishes, in thicknesses of 0.40 inches to 0.53 inches. It has a 40 year limited warranty. Gentek aluminum siding is available in the following profiles: Cove, Clapboard, Vertical Board & Batten, and Vertical V. The following colors are available for aluminum siding: Almond, Canyon Clay,Dover Gray, Sandalwood, and Bright White.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO SIDING

About com: Exterior Siding Options

Doityourself.com article on Lumber & Siding

Siding & Window Dealers Association of Canada

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Wikipedia article on Siding

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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