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An image of vinyl siding installation.
An image of vinyl siding installation.

How to Measure For Siding Installation

Soffit installation requires you to measure and install your siding properly. Learn how to do it or have the pros do it for you.

Vinyl siding is one of the most popular siding materials, with 26% of homes featuring this durable and beautiful material. If you want to install vinyl siding on your home, then you need to know how much material you need. Getting the siding installation right means that your other exterior finishes will install easier. This includes the frieze board, molding, soffit, and facia.

An image of soffit vent.
An image of soffit vent.

How to Increase Your Attic Ventilation With Soffit Vents

A soffit vent is simply a vent installed into the underside of your home's eaves. Learn how to increase your attic ventilation with soffit vents.

Have you ever thought about the role a soffit vent plays in your attic? If your answer is "no," you aren't that different from a lot of people. Have you heard of soffits or soffit ventilation at all? If not, no worries. We'll explain it all here. Quite simply, a soffit is the horizontal piece of aluminum or vinyl covering the underside of a roof's overhang. It's bordered on the outside by a fascia, which is the horizontal band running along the roof's edge. It's where the gutters hang.

An image of dog door.
An image of dog door.

How To Match A Doggie Door With Siding Panels And Soffit

A doggie door is not just that. Learn how to match your doggie's door with siding panels and soffit.

It is important to provide our canine companions with the best care and lots of love. One way to do this is to provide your furry companion with a doggie door. A doggie door is not just a doggie door. Installing one is important to match your doggie's door with vinyl side panels and soffit. This helps the doggie door to last longer and with fewer repairs. Keep reading to find out the best way to match and which material to choose for a doggie door with soffit vinyl side panels.