Home Exterior Designs

You are a DIY warrior, and you are going to save a fortune on labour costs by installing your own siding. Bravo! Now, we are going to show you how to install cedar shake siding to make sure you love the results. This task is easier than you think, if you do things in the proper order, and exercise patience and discipline along the way. Of course, a nice weather day is always ideal. But we can’t control that, so let’s focus on the things that we can. 1. Start With the Base You’ll get your best results if you start on a solid base, like the existing wood siding. Or a plywood shear wall, at a size of about 7/16” or better. You can install your shakes over the whole wall or as a wainscoting with traditional siding. 2. Add Plastic or Wrap, if Required Next, you will add plastic or woven house wrap. But if your wall has siding and trim already installed, you can move onto step 3. 3. Space Your Panels For Shifting These are going to grow and shrink with the changes...

You’ve probably already heard that engineered wood siding gives you the same look of traditional wood siding, at a fraction of the cost. But that is far from the only reason more and more people are choosing engineered wood, from homebuilders to homeowners. Today, we’re going to go through 3 of the lesser-known benefits that you may not be aware of, but they’re things that could actually affect your purchase decision. It’s Green You may hear the word engineered and assume that means that you’re dealing with a less than environmentally friendly material. Actually, it’s manufactured using a lot of recycled products to make the panels. At KWP we take pride in being a, ecologically conscious manufacturer of quality and sustainable wood siding and trim board. We know today’s homeowners want responsible and environmentally-conscious homes. On top of the renewability of the actual materials, the panels also come with a very high R-Value, which means they’re great insulators...

Smart builders and architects are turning to engineered wood siding these days. Do they know something you don’t? They know that engineered wood siding is one of the most eco-friendly materials available on the market today. They also know it’s the only siding that can easily help them LEED certify their projects. What is LEED Certification? Since 2002, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) rating system has been the international mark of excellence for green building in over 160 countries. The LEED certification is highly coveted by today’s builders. It’s the mark of quality and showing their clients they care about the environment. Why Engineered Wood Siding is the Eco-Friendly Choice KWP wood Contains 100% recycled post-industrial content and is ECC certified. The engineered wood core exceeds CARB2 standards, while KWP meets IKEA and Class E1 emission norms. At the same time, our engineered wood core has an emission level according to ASTM E...