From the Ground Up: Roofing and Siding

By: Max Alexander, This Old House magazine (Page 4 of 3)

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Peel-and-stick flashing

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Cement siding

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Shingle panels

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Solar-powered roofing

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Solid-core vinyl siding

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Where to Find It
Peel-and-Stick flashing:
Grace Ice & Water Shield
Grace Construction Products
Cambridge, MA
617-498-4472
www.graceathome.com

Shingle panels:
The Cedar Panel
Maibec Industries, Inc.
Quebec City, Canada
800-363-1930

Home Slicker
Benjamin Obdyke Incorporated
Horsham, PA
800-346-7655
www.benjaminobdyke.com

Cement siding:
HardiPlank by James Hardie
Mission Viejo, CA
888-542-7343
www.jameshardie.com

Plastic Trim:
Azek Trimboards
877-275-2935
www.azek.com

Solar-powered roofing:
Uni-Solar, United Solar Ovanic
www.uni-solar.com

Atlantis Energy Systems, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
916-438-2930
www.atlantisenergy.org

Solid-core vinyl siding:
Crane Performance Siding
Columbus, OH
800-366-8472
www.cranesiding.com

For further information —

NAHB Research Center
Upper Marlboro, MD
800-638-8556
www.nahbrc.org

National Roofing Contractors Association
Rosemont, IL
866-ASK-NRCA
www.nrca.net

Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Assocation
Washington, D.C.
202-207-0917
www.asphaltroofing.org

Cedar Shake And Shingle Bureau
Sumas, WA
602-820-7700
www.cedarbureau.org