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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/595thumb.jpg" height="71" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nVinyl siding can be removed from a house and brick put in its place. The most important part of the job will be underground as a solid foundation must support the new brick. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Hunting for Older Building Material';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Fri, 30 Sep 2005';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Replacing older siding on your home may be easier than you think. Ask demolition companies to be on the lookout for it. Check with neighbors to see if they can help. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Installing Wood Siding';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mon, 26 Sep 2005';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/589thumb.jpg" height="75" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nWood siding has been used on houses for hundreds of years. Engineered wood siding is an improvement on traditional siding as it allows us to make the most of our natural resources. If you want the best exterior wood siding, look for wood that contains natural preservatives and has vertical grain. Western cedar is a great wood siding species. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Spray on Siding';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Sun, 21 Aug 2005';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Spray on siding is often purchased by people who want to stop painting their homes. But the spray-on siding coating homeowners get is often different from what the salesperson promised. All too often the salesperson makes promises that are never written down or communicated to the workmen who apply the coating. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl Siding Over Concrete Block';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Wed, 06 Apr 2005';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl siding is a great material to dress up a concrete block structure. Vinyl siding colors are not restricted to the limited five or ten pastel colors that were the choice for so many years. There are hundreds of colors to choose from when you decide&nbsp;on installing vinyl siding. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Painting Vinyl Siding';
  syndicate.article_url[ syndicate.index ] = 'http://www.askthebuilder.com/427_Painting_Vinyl_Siding.shtml';
  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mon, 19 Aug 2002';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl siding paint works best when it is a blend of urethane and acrylic resin. Vinyl siding soaks up heat and therefore has a high expansion/contraction rate. Painting vinyl siding with the proper paint will leave a lasting color for a long time. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Miracle Liquid Siding Products ';
  syndicate.article_url[ syndicate.index ] = 'http://www.askthebuilder.com/411_Miracle_Liquid_Siding_Products.shtml';
  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mon, 29 Apr 2002';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = '  <table border=0 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=0 width=100 align=right>\n   <tr><td><img src="http://www.askthebuilder.com/artman/uploads/411_1-thumb.jpg" height="75" width="100" border=1></td></tr>\n  </table>\nLiquid siding, liquid ceramic and liquid stucco coatings claim they can be sprayed on your home. Before you believe the claims about&nbsp;their long-lasting, permanent results, consider the Federal Trade Commission\'s standing on these products as well as several user opinions. Think long and hard before you sign a contract to have these products applied to your home! ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl Siding - Solid Core';
  syndicate.article_url[ syndicate.index ] = 'http://www.askthebuilder.com/B383_Vinyl_Siding_-_Solid_Core.shtml';
  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mon, 15 Oct 2001';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'A new version of vinyl siding has hit the market. Vinyl siding with a solid core makes siding look like real wood, rattle less -- and-- increases r value for energy savings! If siding of vinyl has turned you off in the past...take a look at this new vinyl siding...it is revolutionary. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl Siding Installation Tips ';
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  syndicate.article_date[ syndicate.index ] = 'Mon, 15 Oct 2001';
  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'The number one problem with vinyl siding is improper installation! Siding of vinyl is not difficult to install, but there are many things you need to know if you want a professional installation. Here are several of the most important aspects of installing vinyl siding. ';
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  syndicate.article_title[ syndicate.index ] = 'The Next Generation of Vinyl Siding - Solid Core';
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  syndicate.article_summary[ syndicate.index ] = 'Vinyl siding has always tried to imitate the look and feel of real wood siding. But if you pushed against vinyl siding you would know instantly you were dealing with an imposter. The addition of foam insulation and new texturing methods has created a vinyl siding that does a fantastic job of simulating real wood. ';
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