A.  SidingMatch has an extensive list of siding materials that have been discontinued by manufacturers, but remain on distributor shelves.  This materials database is updated on an ongoing basis, and material that may have been unavailable could potentially be located for future submissions. 

A. Repair siding can only be made if the Manufacturer, Series, Profile and Color names are known. Many people know only the manufacturer or color name.   What makes this even more difficult is that siding companies routinely change series and color names without changing the product – or they make changes and keep the old series or color names.  SidingMatch uses a Color Spectrophotometer to analyze the color and amount of weathering; as well as extensive comparison in our sample library to determine grain embossment match. The best reports are provide from a full profile sample – which includes top nailing hem and bottom edge.

A. It is much easier for SidingMatch to narrow the field of thousands of choices of siding if we can sample the color (using a color spectrophotometer) thickness (measured with micrometers) and compare grain embossment under magnification.  Digital image reports take longer to sort through the thousands of possibilities and usually include additional suggested similar sidings, thus the report requires more field comparison to decide which similar suggestion is the closest.  Digital images work well for metal sidings where painting the new siding to match the old is planned or when obtaining a site sample (destructive testing) is just not a possibility.   SidingMatch cannot identify images of vinyl materials by digital image due to vast number of color possibilities.

 A.  SidingMatch report outcomes are many.  Current and discontinued status are the first determinations.  SidingMatch may also suggest sumilar Materials.  A current vinyl siding may have weathered to a point that the color aligns closer to another manufacturer’s color than to the original color. If a siding is discontinued SidingMatch can recommend and rate another manufacturers siding. The rating is graphed and based on visual characteristics such as Profile (shape), Grain (embossment), and color. Colors are compared to original color and to the current weathered color.  The intent of the report is to give the customer all the information to purchase the best siding to complete a repair. 

A. A scale is included for each suggestion to provide a visual comparison for you to determin how similar the suggestion is to the sample we received.  Comparisons are given for profile, embossment (grain) and color (original and faded/weathered color).

A.  SidingMatch can email or fax your initial results to you.  All reports are then followed up with a copy by mail to the billing address.  SidingMatch will release reports only to the billing party unless authorized otherwise.

 A.  SidingMatch has done extensive research into the paint-ability of aluminum siding.  Many paint companies have formulated paints specifically for aluminum applications.   Most aluminum siding manufacturers provide information on how to paint their materials.  For more information click here for a link to our paint information.

A. sidingMatch utilizes the most innovative color technology to interpret the current color of samples submitted.  Once evaluated, the color composition is compared to all currently available colors and the most similar suggestion is then determined.  A siding may be available in the color that was originally offered, but the best match may come from a different manufacturer and/or series. 

A.  Yes!  With appropriate preparation vinyl siding can be painted with excellent results.  Paint manufacturers are a great resource for you if this is something that you are considering.  We have compiled information from paint and siding manufacturers.  You can access this information by clicking here.

 The best reports come from complete samples in full height (including nailing hem and bottom edge) of between 4 to 6 inches in width to show the embossment pattern.  A sample should be removed from the damaged area so that the color is an accurate representation of the material needed.  Samples can be sent by the method of your choosing – USPS or the expedited carrier of your choice (UPS, FedEx, Airborne, DHL, etc.).

 A. Standard reports are available 5 days after receipt of your sample at a fee of $100 per submission.  Expedited reports are available within 48 business hours after receipt of your sample at an additional fee of $50. 

 A.  SidingMatch is a resource that is available to anyone looking to solve a siding identification problem.  Homeowner, contractors, insurance adjusters, restoration specialists, and others can utilize us when trying to solve a siding match problem.  Our independent, third party reports provide you with impartial information and give you distributors close to your project location. 

 A.  SidingMatch will invoice insurance companies, and others that have developed a relationship with us.  If you are new, or have only used SidingMatch a few times, we will gladly accept your payment by check with your sample submission. 

A.  At this time we are unable to accept credit card payments.

A. Siding Match reports are based on the information you provide, but in the real world, mistakes can be made.  If we determine that we provided inaccurate identification of your sample, you will receive a refund of the matching fee.

 Siding Match strongly recommends that you obtain the suggested material for on-site comparison prior to ordering.  We offer a 2 week siding sample rental for an additional fee, as well as video comparison services that can show differences in profile and embossment without the need to obtain a sample. 

 A.  No.  Siding samples are relationally compared to our database and actual siding library, which cannot be duplicated offsite.  Our matching capacity is easily duplicated within our servers network and we currently match samples from all 50 states and Canada from our location in the ‘heartland’. 

 A.  SidingMatch does not identify Hardboard or wood siding but will assist by leading you to those who do.   

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