Qualified Remodeler Magazine

JUL 2017

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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any consumers want the look of real wood on the exterior of their homes but not the continu - al upkeep associated with actual wood. Vinyl siding requires little-to-no main- tenance yet often fails to produce the aesthetic that homeowners seek today. Polymer-based products, on the other hand, offer the ap- pearance of real wood and provide superior moisture management to prevent damage. e decking industry encountered a sim- ilar obstacle years ago, when people became fed up with splinters and called for alterna- tive options. Cellular PVC and composite products filled that void and continue to gain market share today. Although polymer shakes and shingles represent only 2 percent of the siding market, according to Principia, the category is growing at roughly 5 percent annually. e more exposure that remodelers as well as homeowners have with polymer siding, the more comfortable they will become with specifying and installing these materials. e following products give contractors an oppor- tunity to educate their clients and recommend an appropriate siding solution. TANDO SHAKE Tando Building Products creates polypro- pylene shake through injection molding and markets its product in two ways. e com- pany often pairs TandoShake with its stone product, TandoStone, to sell consumers on buying new "hats and shoes" for their home. e manufacturer also applies its shake prod - uct as siding for the entire house, especially with the debut of Beach House Shake. "It's a perfect substitution for traditional cedar. It's virtually indistinguishable from an aesthetic point of view, which makes it Aesthetic Approach Manufacturers engineer stylish yet durable siding solutions for homeowners who desire wood without the maintenance. By Kyle Clapham M TANDO BUILDING PRODUCTS oftentimes pairs TandoShake (top photo) with its stone product, TandoStone, and the company has been ramping up production of Beach House Shake (bottom photos), which will be available across North America by fall 2017, says Ralph Bruno, president. Circle 4 on inquiry card 54 July 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com PRODUCT TRENDS: Polymer Siding

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