Your home’s siding does a lot more than make the outside look nice—it’s actually your home’s first line of defense against moisture, rot, and water infiltration. When installed properly, siding…
Updated July 2026. The cost of new siding for most Pittsburgh area homes runs $9,000 to $16,000 for vinyl and $18,000 to $32,000 for James Hardie fiber cement, installed. What…
When planning a siding project, it’s easy to get caught up in the big decisions—choosing between lap siding, board and batten, or shingle styles; picking the perfect color; deciding on…
When it comes to updating your home’s exterior, vertical siding—especially the classic board and batten style—offers a fresh, stylish take that’s anything but ordinary. Once associated mainly with barns or…
Updated July 2026. Lap siding is any siding installed in long horizontal boards that overlap from top to bottom, shedding water like shingles on a wall. It is the most…
Updated July 2026. The main window styles for homes are double hung, casement, sliding, bay and bow, awning, picture, and hopper, and the right choice comes down to how the…