Royal Building Products’ PVC siding mimics the appearance of wood siding with a deep faux grain. With a patent-pending interlocking joint system, the 100% recyclable siding resists winds exceeding 130 mph and provides twice the thermal performance of fiber cement, according to the manufacturer. Fifteen fade-resistant Kynar Aquatec colors are available.
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Lindsey M. Roberts is a freelance writer outside of Seattle, specializing in interiors and design, and a former assistant managing editor at ARCHITECT. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Gray, Preservation, and The Washington Post, for which she writes a monthly column about products for the home.
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