Check the work where the siding meets window or door frames, corner boards and the like. Have the crew fix gaps, sloppy joints and distorted panels. Siding that scored well is less likely to come off during a storm or when exposed to severe wind gusts. Some of the models we reported on in August 1997 have been discontinued. We note those cases, and any other exceptions, below.
Notes refer to the model above the note.
Where to buy. Siding materials are sold at lumberyards and home centers. The contractor's estimate will usually include both labor and materials. Be sure you specify the brand and model, color, style, and shape. Also ask about the availability of fancy accessories like crown moldings and fluted corner posts to reproduce specific architectural styles.