Aluminum siding was one of the most popular siding options in the United States from the 1940s to the 1970s. It is lightweight, easy to install, and resistant to rot and pests. However, it does ...

If you have aluminum siding on your home, a fresh coat of paint can protect it and keep your home looking its best. New paint formulations now hold up against the elements and resist fading ...

Imagine you’ve purchased the almost-perfect house. It has lots of space, an extra bathroom and a nice, neutral decor. The mechanical systems are in good shape, the lawn is terrific and there’s ...

Q: The white coating on our aluminum trim is peeling badly in places, particularly on the sunnier side of our house. The contractor who installed the siding, windows and trim in 2009 is no longer in ...

Q. My 25-year-old house has the original aluminum siding, which is in good condition but has faded and chalked paint. Can the siding be painted and if so, what kind of preparation is needed?

You also can use a regular paintbrush. Painting Aluminum Siding - "To change the color, the main thing with aluminum siding is that it will have chalky residue over the surface because of the ...

How about your car or truck? What about street signs? What about painted aluminum siding, gutters and downspouts? How about lawn mowers, snowblowers and many garden tools you might own?

Imagine you've purchased the almost-perfect house. It has lots of space, an extra bathroom, and a nice, neutral decor. The mechanical systems are in good shape, the lawn is terrific and there's a ...

The beauty of aluminum siding is that it’s maintenance-free, right? Never paint again, the sales teams say. Grandpa bought it — both the sales pitch and the siding. Being a jack-of-all-trades ...

A fresh coat of paint on old weathered aluminum siding can be a dramatic change from its chalky finish to a bright new one. While it was originally intended to be maintenance-free, age and the ...