Yes, You Can! Enjoy the True Look of Cedar, Without Maintenance and Upkeep Headaches

Enjoy the True Look of Cedar.

It could very well be that you’ve seen a house with Michon installed siding and assumed it was natural wood. It’s that realistic. You see, a defined texture of natural grain that lends an organic randomness while creating a natural shadowing effect for added dimension and visual appeal.

Michon Siding installed richly detailed Architectural Classics® specialty siding accessories commonly called shakes and scallops, are vinyl accent panels designed using historically accurate patterns and dimensions. They’re made to provide all the luxurious beauty of traditional wood shingle siding installations, without the required maintenance.  To give your home the benefit of greater energy efficiency, Architectural Classics, as part of Michon Complete Home Exterior System, expertly installed with  vapor barrier and 1/2 “ insulation, can reduce energy costs and deliver added comfort.

Features and Benefits

• Resist buckling and overlaps
• Uneven pattern and rough-sawn look makes them appear handcrafted
• Designed by artisan mold makers
• Available in standard and weathered colors
• Lifetime Transferable Warranty*

DETAILS INSPIRED BY CLASSIC SIMPLICITY

Designed to inspire, Michon crew installed the Architectural Classics Collection makes it easy to infuse your home with your personal touch. With four distinctive profile designs and a range of textures, this high-performance exterior cladding can transform any home with warmth and style that’s certain to draw admiring glances.  Take a fresh “first look” at your home’s exterior and imagine the charming effect shakes, shingles, and scallops will create. Whether you prefer casual sophistication in subtle hues or a dramatic design in bold colors, it’s here that the excitement of customizing your home exterior begins to take shape.

CREATING CUSTOM STYLE

The marks of a mill saw for a rustic feel that plays to the modern-traditional style of the home. Shapes and sizes that add something a little unexpected. Techniques and knowledge passed down from generation to generation. And most of all, a mix of quality and culture resulting in a perfectly unique exterior siding.

EASY-CARE ELEGANCE THAT’S BUILT TO LAST

Discover the natural cedar beauty of the Michon expertly installed Architectural Classics Collection. A beauty that does not succumb to the elements. Architectural Shakes, Staggered Shakes, Perfection Shingles, and Scallops are manufactured with man-made material that won’t crack, fade, buckle or rot. Their durable finish requires less maintenance than other exterior claddings, which means you’ll spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying life. Simply rinse occasionally with water from a garden hose to remove most airborne dust and dirt and restore the siding’s fresh-looking appearance.

AGELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS MODERN TECHNOLOGY

Nearly 100 authentic molds taken from actual cedar shakes and shingles are a true throwback to classic artisan style. The four profiles included in the Architectural Classics Collection represent the most significant architectural patterns from the 20th century.

Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, Michon installed Architectural Classics Collection features a full-length nail hem for easy installation and it is environment-friendly.

VALUE-ADDED ENERGY SAVINGS

Architectural Classics, when used with Fullback® Insulation, can help save energy, reduce utility costs and create a more comfortable home environment. The contoured insulation is custom cut to fit behind the siding, providing a powerful thermal barrier against energy loss and enhancing the siding’s durability and appearance. Adding insulation to the exterior of the home also helps lessen outside noise for a more peaceful interior.

Fullback Siding Insulation can be installed with all 7″ exposure panels from Architectural Classics, including Shake, Staggered Shake, and Perfection Shingle profiles.

INVEST NOW, SAVE LATER

Yes, You Can! Enjoy the True Look of Cedar, Without Maintenance and Upkeep Headaches.

EXPERTLY CRAFTED FOR ENDURING STYLE

With Architectural Shakes, Staggered Shakes, Perfection Shingles, and Scallops you can forget about the time and expense of scraping, sanding, staining and painting. Each panel is carefully manufactured with a resilient finish that’s highly weather-able and fade-resistant. The Architectural Shakes line also offers even greater design options with an exciting variety of rich and unique colors featuring an innovative acrylic finishing process.

TRADITIONAL . . . RIGHT DOWN TO THE WAY IT’S INSTALLED

Michon own (no subcontractors) VSI-Certified Master Craftsmen installers are  feel an immediate connection with Architectural Classics line of accessories because it is installed in a traditional, time tested  siding installation fashion and features a traditional, full-length nail hem.

Michon certified installation process is perfected and will yield an environmentally and financially responsible 67% less scrap. Because of a random design and hidden panel seams, small pieces are easy to use, helping to ensure lasting quality and character in your home.

Architectural Shakes, Staggered Shakes, Perfection Shingles, and Scallops resist buckling and open laps and can be installed any time of the year.

A TRUE REPRODUCTION of CEDAR’S NATURAL GRAIN

Give Your Home a Warm and Welcoming Ambiance.

HANDCRAFTED AUTHENTICITY

Shakes have always been esteemed by those who believe a home should be one with its natural setting. Split along the grain, cedar Shakes are deeply textured in a way that sets off an interplay of light and shadow. The sun moves across the sky, and the light changes the house as it does the landscape. Architectural Shakes are the ideal way to capture this beauty.

NATURALLY AGED

Architectural Classics’  Weathered Collection™ Colors capture the essence of time, giving a home the authentic appearance of cedar that has naturally weathered over the years. Our proprietary process achieves this incredible  look by presenting a lighter shade of a color in the grain and a darker one  on the higher points. Premium Colors are available in both Shake and Staggered Shake.

DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Architectural Shakes and Staggered Shakes can be used as either an accent or as conventional siding on your entire home. With easy elegance, the artistic detail and superb craftsmanship ensure an upscale appearance that masterfully recreates the natural appeal of handcrafted wood.

CORNER POSTS

Use Michon installed standard or Premium Trimworks® corner posts or choose these special shake corners designed to match each profile for a refined finished look.

THE BEAUTY OF CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP

Classic Style Without the Upkeep.

ARCHITECTURAL PERFECTION SHINGLE

Originally referred to as the “seaside style”, cedar shingled homes first lined the cobblestone streets of Boston in the 1800’s. Like the original, only Architectural Perfection Shingles have a naturally textured surface and edge.

The Perfection Shingle delivers the perfect balance of the deep texture of Shakes and the clean lines of Shingles. This profile offers a traditional look with a hint of ruggedness. Offered in a 7″exposure, the crisp vertical grains are highlighted, complementing random shingle widths. Shake Our proprietary process recreates the appearance of natural weathering to achieve a beautifully organic appearance.

Profile: Shake
Exposure: Single 7”
Projection: 3 / 4”
Texture(s): Cedar
Color(s): 25 standard colors, 5 premium weathered colors.

ARCHITECTURAL STAGGERED SHAKES

Architectural Staggered Shakes echo the rustic charm of another time. Their uneven pattern and rough-sawn look of their edges were handcrafted by artisan mold makers to replicate the natural, genuine beauty of a custom cedar installation.

With intricate detail, the “staggered” bottom edges replicate the craftsmanship of early settlers in the Eastern and Northern U.S. seaboards who split cedar into planks to protect their homes from the weather. Today’s Architectural Staggered Shakes convey rugged, naturally weathered appeal in a virtually maintenance-free cladding. Staggered Shake Architectural Staggered Shakes masterfully combine handcrafted beauty with modern practicality.

Profile: Staggered Shake
Exposure: Single 10”
Projection: 1”
Texture(s): Deep Cedar
Color(s): 25 standard colors, 5 premium weathered colors.

ARCHITECTURAL PERFECTION SHINGLE

Originally referred to as the “seaside style”, cedar shingled homes first lined the cobblestone streets of Boston in the 1800’s. Like the original, only Architectural Perfection Shingles have a naturally textured surface and edge.

The Perfection Shingle delivers the perfect balance of the deep texture of Shakes and the clean lines of Shingles. This profile offers a traditional look with a hint of ruggedness. Offered in a 7″exposure, the crisp vertical grains are highlighted, complementing random shingle widths. Shingle Available in standard and weathered colors

Profile: Single
Exposure: Single 7”
Projection: 5 / 8”
Texture(s): Milled Cedar
Color(s): 25 standard colors, 5 premium weathered colors.

ARCHITECTURAL SCALLOPS

Perhaps more than any other specialty siding, this panel creates an immediate transformative effect on the exterior of your home. The pristine rows of rounded curves impart a generous measure of character and charm, while the substantial shadow line adds a bold layer of visual dimension.

Architectural Scallops are ideally suited for gables, dormers and other accent areas. Choose from a broad palette of colors, many of which simply are not offered anywhere else – and challenge  your imagination with the possibilities! Scallop For drama or distinction, nothing matches the versatility or creative possibilities of Architectural Scallops

Profile: Scallop
Exposure: Single 6”
Projection: 5 / 8”
Texture(s): Cedar
Color(s): 25 standard colors, 5 premium weathered colors.

PAST MEETS PRESENT

Mix and Match for Distinction and Style.

COLOR DEFINES the DESIGN

Create a Signature Style for Your Home with Eye-Catching Colors.

EXTERIOR TRIM, ACCESSORIES AND ACCENTS

Add the perfect finishing touch to your Architectural Classics siding with our beautiful collection of color-matched trim and accessories. Together, these exterior design elements will give your home a “pulled together” look that truly sets it apart.

The distinction is in the details. The color, trim and accents you select can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of your home. Classic lineals around the windows  or doorway, extra detail on the corner posts, a crisp band of trim along the roofline – it’s the little things that give a home personality and style.

PEACE OF MIND

Architectural Classics Shakes, Perfection Shingles, and Scallops manufactured by The Foundry are backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

To learn more about what masterfully engineered and installed Michon Complete Home Exterior System can do for your home visit our web site page and contact us to discuss your project details. We can provide practical advice and help you to put you project together. We are looking forward to working with you.

About Michon Exteriors:

There is good siding, there is better siding, and since 1992 there is the superior Michon Complete Home Exterior System of siding, roofing, windows and entry doors of technologically advanced, environmentally safe, USA-made, time-tested, durable materials that work exceptionally well together with distinguished accessories and our signature custom aluminum trim installed by our own crew of master craftsmen.

Michon installed reinforced premium insulated XL long siding panels deliver fewer seams, straight lines, flat walls, unsurpassed curb appeal, Energy Star efficiency and overall tremendous value recognized by many homeowners. With Michon each exterior detail is meticulously hand-crafted to provide optimal elegant beauty and performance.

Michon residential roofing installation strictly adheres to factory-certified process for shingle and low slope membrane roof installation.

Michon installed performance-engineered vinyl replacement windows received the Consumer Digest Best Buy product of the year award for performance, ease-of-use, features, durability, warranty, efficiency, styling, maintenance, and servicing requirements.

Michon installed Euro Tilt & Turn Windows and Patio/Balcony Doors with authentic German-made locking hardware offer superior insulation, security and ease of operation. A single lever handle effortlessly controls the operation of the sash throughout its tilted, swung and locked positions.

Select with confidence from variety of finish textures, stain colors, and decorative glass options of Michon installed premium fiberglass Grand Entry Door System covered by lifetime warranty.

Experience the Michon Complete Home Exterior System difference for yourself. Contact us today and let’s get it done!

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