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The siding market is expecting 8.4% annual growth in demand through 2016 to reach 96.5 million squares at a value of $11.4 billion.
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Ply Gem Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter improved to $15.2 million from a year-earlier $19.6 million on a 9.9% rise in net sales to $242.4 million.
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America's demand for siding will rise 8.2% per year from 2010 to reach 906 million square meters in 2015, but the residential part of the business still will trail what demand was as far back as 2000, The Freedonia Group forecast Masonry and concrete--including brick, tile, and fiber cement--all...
Royal Group backs its vinyl Haven Insulated Siding with up to 11/8 inches of fire-retardant foam that matches the thermal expansion of the siding to prevent cracking, breaking, and distortion.
Rollex Corp. claims it fabricated the first insulated steel siding panel: Thermal-Pro. Made from 29-gauge galvanized steel sheets backed with breathable expanded polystyrene, the siding resists mold and mildew and delivers an R-value of up to 2.63, the company says.
Kleer Lumber seals the edges of its PVC Trimboards with TruEdge technology for a smooth edge finish that wipes clean and resists staining.
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CertainTeed Corp. named Tom Smith as president of its roofing products group and Mark Rayfield as president of its siding products group. Both took over their position on Sept. 1.
When selling siding, pros are capturing web-savvy clients online with instant, customizable, and free design options.
These new, easy-to-install trim products don't demand a high-maintenance relationship.
Variform by Ply Gem's Vortex Extreme premium vinyl siding features Weather Warrior Technology, which combines a 0.46-inch thickness, reverse roll-over nail hem, Triple Bow locking system, and spring-loaded profile for added strength, rigidity, and wind resistance up to 225 mph.