Build Style, Design & Decor Ideas, Ply Gem Total Designed Exterior
In the homebuilding and exterior renovation business, time is money. That’s why it pays to have a partner such as Ply Gem® to be the single brand for everything you need to create striking curb appeal for your customers.With ample options for vinyl siding color, style and performance and color-matched accessories, including soffit panels, fascia, trim, vents and blocks, we simplify the process of enhancing the look of vinyl-sided homes.
This article will explore the extensive line of metal and vinyl accessories available from Ply Gem to help exterior contractors and homebuilders guide their customers on the best options for their home.
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Shutter style and color set the tone of the home’s exterior aesthetic by adding personality and giving windows a finished look. Shutters can lend a relaxed vibe or provide a more formal appearance, depending on your customer’s style preference.
The Ply Gem Shutter Collection includes three styles with a realistic woodgrain appearance:
Ply Gem shutters come in 22 designer-curated colors proudly finished with Sherwin-Williams® Coatings. Popular designer colors were chosen in collaboration with the color experts at Sherwin Williams, including the trending and timeless Evergreen Fog, Urbane Bronze and Gale Force. Additionally, Ply Gem shutters are available in a wide variety of widths and lengths to accommodate most window sizes.
Ply Gem trim opens up creative design possibilities to build on the shutter style by creating architectural interest around windows and doors with PVC trim. Trim comes in a classic white finish, but can be painted to match the siding color or provide a contrasting visual element.
The Ply Gem Trim offering includes:
Don’t let an untidy utility connection take away from your carefully curated exterior. Ply Gem vinyl mounting blocks, which can be color-matched to your siding color, make utility connections and water spouts virtually disappear while allowing light fixtures to be the true accent.
There are five types of Ply Gem mounting blocks:
Fresh air ventilation through the attic contributes to a healthier home by preventing heat and moisture buildup. But while vents play a mostly functional role, that doesn’t mean they can’t also provide a design accent.
Ply Gem offers a full range of utility and gable vents in different shapes and styles to complement the home’s exterior aesthetic. And they can be color-matched to the siding to blend in or create a contrasting color pop.
Ply Gem offers five types of vents:
Soffit panels line the underside of roof eaves to protect rafters from the elements, provide ventilation to the attic and keep wildlife out of the attic. They are also used on porch ceilings and breezeways.
Vented soffit panels vs. solid soffit panels
Easily viewed from the street, soffit color is also essential to creating a cohesive exterior home appearance. Ply Gem offers vinyl and metal soffit panels in a wide range of designs, colors and price points to complete the look of porches, covered decks, eaves and overhangs. This comprehensive portfolio includes different board widths and options that resemble wainscoting.
Fascia protects the edge of the roof and creates a clean, crisp line along the roof’s edge that helps showcase the vinyl siding. Ply Gem aluminum fascia is durable and low-maintenance and comes in a variety of smooth and textured finishes designed to stand tough against the elements.
Plus, fascia comes in dozens of colors that coordinate with Ply Gem vinyl siding collections. While fascia is traditionally white, Ply Gem’s extensive color offering allows trade pros to create a custom look for their customers. Consider these options:
Like fascia, rain gutters are highly visible and help define the roofline. They are also a key component to protecting the home by funneling rainwater from the roof to the ground.
Ply Gem aluminum rain gutters come in sectional and seamless options in dozens of colors to perfectly complement the look.
No gutter system would be complete without protection from leaf and debris buildup. Ply Gem offers five gutter protection options to fit any budget.
With everything you need to create beautiful exteriors, Ply Gem can help you save time and look like a design genius to your customers. Download the Ply Gem Shutters & Accents Product Guide to get started today.
Whether you’re a homeowner looking for a professional to help with installation or a pro interested in purchasing Ply Gem brands and product lines, we’ve got you covered.