In 2024, architectural panels as exterior cladding continue to be in the spotlight. The current trends of clean lines, strong colour contrasts and neutral colour schemes that blend in with the environment are also characterized by the growing popularity of resistant materials. This makes steel profiles a natural choice. In addition to their modern, linear look and the wide range of finishes they offer, these siding solutions are among the most durable on the market—and require no...

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Starting a new exterior building project is exciting, and while it is easy to skip ahead in your mind and think about how great the finished product is going to look, it is also very important to properly plan out your project in terms of budget , design , and most important, safety. Taking the time to review and understand key safety measures can go a long way to making sure that your project is properly completed without having to sacrifice the quality of the...

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Whether you’re a new homeowner, have owned your home for years, or are looking to sell, at some point you’ll consider renovating your home’s exterior.   Thinking about changing your home’s most visible feature can frightening, but the ability to bring an old home back to life should be beyond exciting! There are a ton of products you can choose from when renovating your home’s exterior, but here are five reasons why you should consider using Mitten vinyl siding:  ...

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Blue is a colour that instills calm, confidence, and connection. Pantone chose Classic Blue as the 2020 Colour of the Year because, "blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.”   Blue is a colour you can trust – it’s timeless, elegant, and simple – that is why here at Mitten Building Products, our siding is available in 5 different blue hues:     All five blues...

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When most people think about vinyl siding, they envision it installed on a home in a --> horizontal design. However, another option to consider when looking to create some eye catching curb appeal is vertical vinyl siding or ‘board and batten’ siding. Board and batten siding creates an exterior look that provides bold vertical shadow lines that dramatically reproduces early-American architectural style.  Mitten’s Sentry line of board and batten...

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Dual-layer gutter guards really do outperform the single-layer type There are more than 200 different gutter guards on the North American market alone, and that’s not counting the hundreds of registered patents for rainwater management systems. Inventors and manufacturers have gone to great lengths to turn out the best possible gutter guards at reasonable prices, but homeowners remain unimpressed. Understandably so, since their gutters keep on clogging—often, it’s the gutter...

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Become a Certified Vinyl Siding Installer! Date:  December 19, 2019 Location: Hilton Garden Inn – Ajax Duration: 6 Hours (8am - 2pm) + Exam Join us on December 19 from 8am - 4pm at the at the Hilton Garden Inn - Ajax, to take part in a Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) installer course! This training session is FREE to attend – a fee of $199 (tax not included) is due only if you want to become a certified VSI installer and take the exam after the course....

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According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value Report , a manufactured stone veneer project retains 97.1% of its value, making stone remodels a smart investment on any home’s curb appeal or interior accent wall. ClipStone is backed by at 50 year limited warranty so you can rest assured we stand by what we make. ClipStone meets all required International Building Codes as well as International Residential Codes as evaluated by IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Service. ClipStone is made...

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Mitten Building Products introduces ClipStone, an innovative, easy-to-install stone veneer. With simple common tools, you can turn a plain boring wall into an eye-catching, professional-looking stone wall. If you're looking for a product with the beauty of traditional stone masonry without the hassle, here are 5 reasons why you should choose ClipStone: #1. Easy to install No masonry skills required No special tools needed No foundation required...

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Although a relatively new product,  PVC  is quickly becoming the preferred choice over real wood in exterior trim applications in North America.   Exterior trim is an very important component of a home’s curb appeal, as it provides an aesthetic and functional transition between materials, as well as much needed protection at critical moisture entry points.    While wood has been the historical product of choice for...

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