Materials
Cast Stone and Precast Concrete
Cast stone looks solid but is porous cement. Here's how to clean and maintain it without etching or trapping moisture.
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PVC and Cellular Trim
PVC trim beats rot but has its own quirks. Here's how to clean and maintain cellular trim so it stays crisp.
Materials
Exterior Wood Trim
Wood trim frames a house where water collects. Here's how to clean and maintain it so it lasts instead of rotting.
Materials
Slate Roofing
Slate lasts generations, but the stone is brittle and the fasteners are not. Here's how to clean and maintain it safely.
Materials
Board-and-Batten Siding
Board-and-batten looks simple, but its seams and finish do the real work. Here's how to clean and maintain it safely.
Materials
Galvalume and Metal Roofing
Metal roofing is tough, but its coating and edges do the real work. Here's how to clean and maintain it safely.
Materials
Membrane and Flat Roofing
Flat roofs hold water rather than shed it, and the thin membrane is all that protects the building. Here's how to care for one safely.
Materials
Gutter Guard Materials
Gutter guards reduce debris but never eliminate cleaning. Here's how the common guard materials differ and how to keep them working.
Materials
Exterior Caulk and Sealants
Caulk is a wearing joint that keeps water out of everything else. Here's how the common sealants differ and how to maintain them.