When compared to wood, brick, stone and stucco, siding can provide several advantages in terms of maintenance costs, appearance, durability and value.

Gentek offers a broad range of sidings in vinyl, steel and aluminum, so you can choose the style and finish that best suits your home and climate area. Siding beautifully combines the classic appeal of a freshly painted wood with high-performance materials that are easy to maintain. Built weather-tough, Gentek siding won't chip, peel, or rot like painted wood and requires very minimal upkeep. Just rinse occasionally with a garden hose to restore the siding's like-new beauty. With a variety of materials, profile designs, textures and colors to choose from, you can design a beautiful home exterior that will stand the test of time.

In addition, Gentek sidings are backed by strong lifetime limited warranties*--further assurance you have made an excellent selection for your home.

Perhaps you are tired of dealing with peeling paint and rotting clapboards. And you wonder, "Will another coat of paint really hide the weather-worn condition of my wood siding? And even if it can, is it worth the cost?" Or maybe you're thinking about replacing warped hardboard siding...or getting rid of dated asphalt or asbestos siding...or eliminating old dented metal siding...or giving a fresh, contemporary look to masonry walls.

New siding from Gentek can lend an elegant finish to your home while also reducing upkeep and annual maintenance. For nearly 50 years, Gentek has been helping millions of Americans create homes that match their dreams and fit their budgets. And with a full range of siding, soffit, fascia, trim and decorative accessories, we have everything you need to design a beautiful finish for your home.

If you plan to move within the next three years, the answer is probably "yes." But if you plan to stay in your home longer than that, the calculations begin to heavily favor new siding.

Of course, if your home has special problems - for example, warped clapboards that have to be replaced or lead-based paint that has to be scraped and sanded off - the cost of painting can become truly staggering.

New siding for your home can be a smart investment. For example, according to Remodeling magazine's "2009 - 10 Cost vs. Value Report," the national average of the cost recouped for vinyl siding is 79.9% for midrange projects.

Compare the ongoing costs of painting every three to five years to a one-time investment in siding. For most homeowners the conclusion is obvious - new siding can offer better long-term value.

Vinyl siding's outstanding features and benefits have made it the most popular siding material in America today. And because vinyl is the preferred siding for more and more homeowners, it retains most of its installed cost (see information above).  It's the material of choice on new luxury homes...and the first choice for remodeling projects large and small.

Gentek offers a broad range of vinyl siding products to fit every design and budget. Choose from a variety of profiles in Dutch Lap, Clapboard, and Board and Batten with textured finishes and a wide array of colors, including classic hues, variegated and darker Designer Colors.

You'll also appreciate vinyl siding's easy-care upkeep.  Durable and dent-resistant, each vinyl panel is solid color through and through, so it never needs painting or staining. Vinyl siding won't chip, peel, dent or rot, so you can forget costly repairs and time-consuming maintenance.  Just rinse occasionally with a garden hose to restore the siding's like-new beauty.

For added peace of mind, Gentek vinyl sidings are backed by strong lifetime limited warranties,* ensuring excellent quality and value for your home.

In terms of adding resale value to your home, new siding can be one of the smartest investments you can make.  In a previous annual survey of project cost versus added value, Remodeling magazine said that "...the highest payback comes from projects that give an older home the same features that have become standard in new homes."

Exterior improvements such as the installation of new siding also make a home more attractive on the market. According to a real estate agent interviewed by Remodeling, "Things like new siding and new windows will not add dollar for dollar value...(but) they will cause the house to sell quicker for more money."

Choosing insulated siding for your home can add even greater value and market appeal, because it enhances thermal performance and energy savings, as well as softens outside noise for a quieter home.