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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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Some years ago the war and finance department wanted to side the house with this.

https://www.architecturaldepot.com/1..._content=19625

At $270. a square, the money squashed the project.
 
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Some years ago the war and finance department wanted to side the house with this.

https://www.architecturaldepot.com/1..._content=19625

At $270. a square, the money squashed the project.
My brother put that on his house about 10 years ago.. still looks good.. It is better than regular vinyl.. Plus he did it himself so it got done right
 
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Old Aug 27, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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My brother put that on his house about 10 years ago.. still looks good.. It is better than regular vinyl.. Plus he did it himself so it got done right
I liked it because its heavier and the joints or seams disappear.
 
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I liked it because its heavier and the joints or seams disappear.
Yeah that is a good product.. I wouldn't mind a house if it had that one it
 
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There is a building in Peoria Heights that caught my eye about 20 years ago that had that vinyl shingle siding on it.
 
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Probably still looks good...LOL
 
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Was a pale yellow that looked like crap but still caught my attention.

Yes it still looks good!
 
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My brother has the grey color I believe
 
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We were thinking a denim blue as the house is already blue.
 
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That would have looked good.. My favorite color...LOL
 
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We've had many compliments on the color.
 
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I will probably paint the house next year.. Currently it is a green.. almost looks light gray..

Will have to see if i stick with that
 



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