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Take care when choosing a
colour for your house exterior
You want to give a new look to the outside
of your house, but the question of color
keeps getting in the way. You ask yourself,
"Just because blue is my favorite color, how
do I know it will look good on my house?"
Since the outside of your home will likely
be in public view for all the world to see,
consider the following tips when choosing
exterior paint colors:
• Consider neighboring homes. You'll
want your home to be compatible with those
surrounding it.
• Some parts of the house may not be
painted - for instance brick or roofing
material. Select : paint colors that co-
ordinate with existing colors.
A safe bet is to paint the body of the
house a light color and paint the trim a
darker color. Choose an aWactive combina-
tion such as creamy beige 'for the body and
chocolate brown for the trim, or a light grey
body with slate blue trim.
On homes with interesting architectural
features, use an additional color to ern-
phasize these details.
• For ideas, look at other houses or photos
of houses in magazines. You'll see many col-
or combinations you like, and you just might
notice a color scheme that would be perfect
for you home exterior.
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Vinyl siding looks good
and saves work
For homeowners tired of painting their
homes every few years, vinyl siding
represents a solid investment in long-term
good looks, easy care and economical
remodeling.
Vinyl's a tough, impact -resistant material
that has color clear through, so scratches
won't mark its appearance. The long-term
durability of vinyl siding means it's
economical, because most vinyl siding is
designed to last many years.
Unlike other siding materials such as
aluminum, vinyl is flexible and will not dent
or warp; nor will it blister, peel or flake. It's
about as close to maintenance -free as a
building product can be. About the only re-
quired maintenance is an occasional rinse
with a garden hose or with a mild detergent
and water.
Esthetics is another plus of vinyl siding.
Vinyl offers a color to meet virtually any ex-
terior decorating scheme. Contemporary
siding colors are chemically formulated to
look in consistent color throughout the life of
the siding.
Suitable for most architectural styles
ranging from traditional to contemporary,
vinyl siding is available in horizontal or ver-
tical styles, in various clapboard widths,
and in smooth or textured surfaces. Mat-
ching vinyl accessories such as gutters,
downspouts, soffits, fascia, corner posts and
other trim decrease maintenance re-
quirements and offer even greater exterior
design and versatility.
One way to save money on the cost of in-
stalling vinyl siding is to do it yourself. Any
reasonably skilled handyman ought to be
able to handle the job. Help is available
from your local building materials retailer,
or from the many how -to -pamphlets
available at your dealer's store.
Regardless of who does the installation, a
face-lift with vinyl siding will enhance your
home's appearance and value while reduc-
ing the costs for its upkeep and
maintenance.
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