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My wife and I are building a new home. It is a traditional center entrance colonial style. We were very excited when we received the news that we may pick up our book that would guide us through the selections process. We were very disappointed when the siding selection did not have the colors that we were hoping for. Does anyone out there have experience with or advice on dark colored vinyl siding? Specifically we are looking at a colonial red, a forest green or dark gray.
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Hi-
Not an expert, but generally you can't get dark colors like that in vinyl due to fading problems associated with UV exposure. Typically from manufacturer to manufacturer, only dark colors are available on special order for trim, (J-channel, etc.)
Have you looked at cement fiberboard? Hardiplank is a typical brand name, looks like wood, holds paint way better, won't rot or buckle, fire resistant...
Good luck-
Brian
*If you really want vinyl take a look the Norman Rockwell collection from Louisiana Pacific. I think Mitten Vinyl may also have dark colors.Never have used it. Check the warranty against fading and warping.
*Why not use steel siding? It's very traditional, comes in bright colours, and unpainted galvanized. Probably won't have same fading prob's as vinyl?
*I heard somewhere that the darker colors absorb more heat from the sun and there had been some problems.
*Dark colored vinyl siding is not advisable... All the problem mentioned befor me is very true. I prefer cedar or fiber cement.
*Is warping a greater possibility with a dark color of siding than a light color?
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My wife and I are building a new home. It is a traditional center entrance colonial style. We were very excited when we received the news that we may pick up our book that would guide us through the selections process. We were very disappointed when the siding selection did not have the colors that we were hoping for. Does anyone out there have experience with or advice on dark colored vinyl siding? Specifically we are looking at a colonial red, a forest green or dark gray.
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.