Consider vinyl for color, character and curb appeal

Not so long ago, if you wanted the easy care and durability of vinyl siding for your home, you could have any color you wanted as long as it was white, off-white or beige.

Today, there’s a whole spectrum from which to choose to add fashionable color, architectural character and curb appeal. And, as important, these colors will retain their just-painted good looks for years to come.

The deep, rich color adds character to this farmhouse-style home. It looks like cedar, but is vinyl siding in Forest from the LP® Norman Rockwell Collection. It’s easy to care for and will retain its attractive look for years to come. (Metro Creative Services)

One option to consider is the LP® Norman Rockwell Vinyl Siding Collection, rated number one by a leading consumer magazine. As the name suggests, the palette evokes a timeless style and a tradition of home, family and neighborhoods. Developed by leading color experts exclusively for LP, choices include historical shades as well as updated tones and classic neutrals.

“Homeowners today approach the exterior design of their homes much like their interiors,” says Bob Garrett, brand manager for LP Vinyl. “They want their cladding choices to express their own personal styles, and there’s no better way to do that than with color. “No matter the look they’re trying to achieve, our popular Norman Rockwell collection has a color that will meet their architectural and design needs,” adds Garrett.

The 17 colors in the collection range from the deep, rich hues of Barn Red, Ocean, Forest, Spice and Mahogany to new neutrals like Smoke, Dusk, Suede and Graphite to traditional favorites like Camel, Cream, Putty and White, among others. The company’s three top-sellers are Barn Red, Ocean and Forest, in that order.

The growing popularity of these exterior colors is due in large measure to advanced technology that helps the colors resist fading through years of heat, sun and harsh weather. The company, for example, developed a process called ChromaLockTM technology, which fuses a protective acrylic layer to a vinyl base. The colored acrylic layer resists the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays that cause fading and weathering and provides strength and durability for long-term performance. In addition, the colors are consistent through the acrylic and vinyl, so scratches don’t show. The LP ColorGuardTM Lifetime Limited warranty offers 25 years of fade-resistant coverage. (See warranty for complete details.)

A low-gloss cedar texture, reproduced from actual wood panels, gives an authentic wood look, in either a Dutchlap or clapboard style siding. A full 3⁄4-inch profile provides dramatic shadow lines and lends added rigidity for a straighter appearance on the wall.

The Norman Rockwell Collection is engineered for high performance and durability. A premium thickness of .044 inches and a double-thick nail hem combine to resist impact and add strength. The siding is rated to resist winds up to 201 miles per hour.

If you want great color, but prefer the square look of split cedar shakes, there’s a product for you — LP Perfection Shingles in Norman Rockwell colors. The line is patterned from real split cedar shingles for a natural, handcrafted appearance. Choose from 16 Norman Rockwell colors or from the six most popular LP Shingles colors. For design versatility, they’re available in both a square style and a scalloped round shingle for accent.

Both of these collections offer color and design, but they also offer two other key benefits — easy-care and low-cost maintenance. Instead of scraping, priming and painting your house every few years, a rinse with the garden hose, as needed, will maintain the surface, notes Garrett.

“Homeowners choose their exterior siding material based on how it’s going to enhance the overall look of their home, but the cost of maintenance over time is also a prime consideration,” says Garrett. “With the Norman Rockwell Collection and our Perfection Shingles in Norman Rockwell colors, they get a great look, with very little maintenance.”

For more information on these and other LP Vinyl products call toll-free (888) 820-0325 or visit online at www.lpvinyl.lpcorp.com.

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