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KWP Design Series The KWP Design Series is our favourite resouse for curb appeal tips.

Install Cedar Shake Siding How would you like to cut your siding costs in half? It’s actually really easy to install. You can skip the labour costs by installing your cedar shake siding yourself. All it takes is a little bit of patience and some knowhow. Your home will have the brand new look you’ve been dreaming about in no time. Here is exactly what you will need to know to pull it off. All About the Base Obviously, a strong base to build on is crucial. You’ll have really good results if you go over existing wood siding or a plywood shear wall, somewhere in the neighbourhood of 7/16 or better. You can also put your shakes over the entire wall, or as wainscot over some traditional siding. The choice is yours. Next, add some plastic or woman house wrap. But, if the exterior walls of your home already have siding and trim installed, you’re onto the next step. Allow Room Between Panels Your panelling should come with a temperature guide, to let you know ...

What is Lap Siding Lap siding is a type of siding that is installed horizontally on your home. When the boards are installed, they overlap one another, hence the term “lap”. Lap siding is also available in different materials such as vinyl and engineered wood. Lap Siding Styles Lap Siding comes in a variety of styles to suit any home. This is what makes it such a popular type of siding. You can explore all the lap siding styles here. Lap Siding Curb Appeal One of the best features of Lap Siding is how versatile it is. This style guide is a great introduction to curb appeal. Installing Lap Siding Installing Lap Siding is no different from installing vinyl siding. We recently covered this in another post .

How To Install Vinyl Siding A lot of people choose vinyl siding because it’s more affordable than materials like wood, yet can give you the exact same aesthetic. And when you factor in the savings you get from installing it yourself, it looks that much better no matter what style you choose. Here are some general rules of thumb to follow along the way: Vinyl siding is manufactured with identical factory laps on each end of the panel. This allows overlap to go from either right-to-left, or left-to-right. When measuring or cutting your siding, always allow for a 1/4 inch gap where the siding meets your corner posts and your J-channels. Increase this to about 3/8 of an inch when you're installing in temperatures just above, or below, freezing. When it’s time to start installing, you're going to want to start by working from the bottom up. Start with the lowest point or lowest wall. Lock the first panel into the starter strip and slide it directly into the cor...