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Siding: Featured Article

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At this year’s International Builders' Show, there was a passel of new veneers, facades, and other fakery, all trying hard to look like more traditional building materials. Some pull it off quite convincingly; with others—well, let’s just say you have to admire their chutzpah. … more

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Q: I added aluminum siding to my house a while back, but now many of the metal caps that cover the outside corners are coming loose. Is there any way to glue them back on?

— John Dissauer, Columbus, IN

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Tips

Inspect shingles for wear or damage at least once a year. A safe way is from the ground with a pair of binoculars. On a bright day, scan the roof for torn shingles, corroded chimney flashing, and fallen tree limbs. Get damage repaired immediately.