Modern homes stand out with their clean lines, geometric shapes, and asymmetry. In the past, modern home design represented luxury and wealth, but with the growing popularity of the home style, modern design is beginning to come alive at all home sizes and price points.   A neutral color palette is commonly seen on a modern home, emphasizing the striking architecture while helping the home complement nature. These palettes include grays, black, and hints of warm accents with other materials. Diamond Kote offers Solid Colors, DuoBlend Premium colors for a stained wood look, and a Custom ..read more

Whether you're building a new home or remodeling your current home, choosing the right siding colors is an essential part of the overall design. For remodels, it's important to pay attention to existing colors that won't be replaced, like stone, roofing, windows, fascia, and soffit, as those elements can impact your siding color choices as you want a cohesive look. On the other hand, new construction offers endless color possibilities, leading to difficult color decisions as there aren't existing colors on which to base color selection. the basics When choosing new siding colors, there ar ..read more

Choosing new siding colors can be daunting, but picking out the perfect roofing color to complement the siding colors can be even more difficult. When the final siding and roofing color decision has been made, you'll have a showstopping exterior you're proud of. Follow this simple guide on choosing the perfect roofing color for your Diamond Kote siding. siding & roofing color options Color theory is essential to creating the perfect siding and roofing color combination. Before you begin, you must decide if you want to be dramatic or subtle and if you want cool or warm tones. For a dra ..read more

What does “rabbeted” mean? Rabbeted refers to the pocket built into the trim or corner. This product feature, also called a J-Pocket, allows the siding to tuck into the trim instead of butting its edge. Not only does this save time on measuring and cutting siding, but it also eliminates the need to caulk the siding to the rabbeted trim, immediately giving the exterior a clean and finished look. Diamond Kote Building Products is the first to offer the J-Pocket feature on an engineered wood substrate with their new Rabbeted Nail Fin Trim and Outside Corners. The trim and corners are available i ..read more

When making your final siding color and style selections, it's key to consider how you want to use the materials, meaning you should design your exterior with intention. Some standard ways come to mind, like using vertical siding instead of lap siding or putting a different color in the gable to create an accent. However, there are other ways to make exterior design fun and unique. We put together five unique exterior design ideas to use Diamond Kote that will make you feel like an exterior design pro. EXTERIOR DESIGN IDEA 1 MIX UP THE MATERIALS An easy and eye-catching way to boost curb ap ..read more

NAHB’s International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest building materials event, where companies from all over the world bring their best people and newest products to showcase how their company can make a difference in today’s construction market. This year, the annual event was brought back to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the first time since February 2020 and saw over 70,000 industry professionals over three days. Attendees saw new, innovative products and upcoming trends in the industry that they can start implementing into their businesses daily and sharing with their customers. THE BOOTH D ..read more

The exterior of a home is the first thing people see and choosing the right siding color is a big commitment. Selecting the right colors for exteriors matter – it shows off personalities, overall style, and the vibe guests expect upon entering your home. When deciding on a siding color, there are a few things to consider before making that final decision: Step 1: What is the architectural style of the exterior? Craftsman homes lean towards the dark, moody colors, while modern farmhouses create a high contrast look with bright white and dark accents. Picking the right colors to highlight arc ..read more

Storm & Hail Damage to Homes in the U.S. According to the NOAA Severe Storm database, there were 3,763 significant hailstorms in 2021, with hail measuring 1" diameter or more, causing billions of dollars worth of damage. The Midwest is hit the hardest during the summer months - Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma are ranked in the top 10 states with the most property damage from hail (source: Versik Understanding Evolving Hail Risk 2021 Report). If you live in an area where storms are common, you should consider installing siding that protects against hail damage. But ..read more

When it comes to residing or building a new home, there is more to an exterior than just siding; building wraps, soffit and fascia, trim, and accessories play crucial roles in the look and longevity of the home. As an industry-leading building material manufacturer, we’re committed to providing these products to you with our innovative Complete Siding System™. During the process of choosing the home’s siding, there are a few questions to ask: What color(s) are available? Is each color available in all the siding materials I need? Does the siding manufacturer have everything that I need, or ..read more

Whether you’re browsing Zillow looking at your dream house for fun, remodeling your current home’s exterior, or building a new house, you’ve probably heard home style buzzwords thrown around a few times, like Modern Farmhouse, Craftsman, and Mid-Century Modern. These buzzwords describe the home’s architectural style, and understanding what elements go into a specific style’s design can help you choose exterior décor and guide you in styling your interior. MODERN FARMHOUSE The classic farmhouse has gotten a revamp to make it more modern, clean and give it an overall updated look. Instead of f ..read more