You might consider personalizing your home in a country filled with similar-looking houses in suburban areas.

There were not many options available to customize exterior elements of a house in the past. Today, siding and roofing are available in a variety of styles, colors, and designs.

You can customize your castle easily by focusing your efforts in the following areas.

* Trim. Exterior trim can give your home a graceful, almost Victorian appearance. Restoration Millwork by CertainTeed is available in 15 styles and has a polyvinylchloride (PVC), composition that looks and performs like wood.

* Siding. You can give your home a major overhaul by replacing the siding.

You can get siding in a variety of colors and textures that will make your home standout and increase its market value. Vinyl and fiber cement can be maintained easily and last a long time.

* Decking. Decking is a popular choice for outdoor living. Many decks are easy to clean, such as weather-resistant composite decking.

* Railing. A Panorama Composite Railing can be used to match a patio or deck. This is a popular product in the industry. Its core is made out of durable composite material, which is then capped in colonial white or desert-tan PVC to give it a fresh, long-lasting look.

You can customize the appearance of your decking and railing with steel and composite balusters.

* Roofing. If you are looking to sell your home, a set of new shingles will add personality and curb appeal. Because the roof covers most of the exterior area of a house, it can make a big impact on first impressions.

* Fencing. Wooden fencing is a popular choice. With the Bufftech Chesterfield privacy gate, which features CertaGrain authentic timber texture, homeowners can get the wood look but with the same long-lasting and fade-resistant benefits as a vinyl fence.

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