WS Depot News

Discover Our Exclusive Insulboard™ System

Posted on March 10th, 2019 in the category: News & Information

Wholesale Siding Depot is pleased to announce a revolutionary new product that will raise the bar for siding durability and performance, both for contractors and home owners. Available exclusively through Wholesale Siding Depot, Insulboard™ is a groundbreaking new system that utilizes CertainTeed’s popular MainStreet siding reinforced with a custom-contoured foam insulation backing. The result is

CertainTeed and Vytec 2019 Announcements

Posted on January 7th, 2019 in the category: News & Information

How to Prepare Your Windows for Winter

Posted on December 26th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

It’s beginning to be that time of year where you trade in your shorts and t-shirts for long pants and sweatshirts. Leaves are falling off the trees and the days are getting shorter – and colder. You begin to put away the air conditioning units in preparation for Winter, and crank up the heat, only

Heads-Up: Price Increases Coming in 2019

Posted on December 12th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

Wholesale Siding Depot would like to alert all customers to a number of price increases that will be effective Feb. 1st, 2019. Unfortunately the majority of our vendors and suppliers are implementing price increases that vary from 4% to 10%, meaning that the prices of our products will also increase accordingly. Thank you for your business

CertainTeed announces products to be discontinued in 2019

Posted on August 13th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

The following information has been posted directly from an announcement issued by CertainTeed Saint-Gobain, dated August 2018: Dear CertainTeed Siding Products Group Customer: Thank you for your support during the first half of 2018. We greatly appreciate the feedback you have provided to us which always plays a significant role in our development process. To

Skylight, Sky Bright: Discover Velux Skylights!

Posted on August 7th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

Few architectural items do more to enhance a building’s interior than skylights. That’s because skylights can bring exterior light into just about any interior space. That’s an especially valuable quality for rooms that lack any exterior doors or windows. Many people assume that the benefits of skylights are restricted to interior lighting. While lighting is

Don’t Zone Out When Choosing Windows

Posted on July 11th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

There are a lot of elements to consider when choosing windows for a project. In fact, we previously wrote about companies who advertise low-priced windows, as well as why you shouldn’t pick the cheapest window, so we’ll avoid those topics for now. (You’re more than welcome to read those articles for refreshers on each subject.) Two

Entry Door Showdown: WSD vs. Big Box Stores

Posted on June 5th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

We like a good “Big Box” store as much as the next person. After all, where else can you go to pick up a box of nails and walk out with a shopping cart overflowing with stuff you may or may not need, just because the price was too good to pass up? However, as

Making A Grand Enterance

Posted on May 1st, 2018 in the category: News & Information

Glenview Doors joins WSD’s Entry Door Lineup Wholesale Siding Depot is pleased to announce the addition of Glenview Doors to its Entry Door System family of products! Glenview Doors is a leading provider of wood entry doors with an emphasis on leading-edge design, product innovation and manufacturing excellence. With styles ranging from modern to classic,

Mix and Match Siding Profiles for a Unique Look

Posted on April 17th, 2018 in the category: News & Information

  Siding Profiles – A Primer Before we tell you how to combine profiles, we should probably start by explaining what they are. The profile of a piece of siding refers to its physical appearance: this includes the shape and height of each panel of the siding, as well as how much of it is

How to Determine the Quality of a Vinyl Window

Posted on April 3rd, 2018 in the category: News & Information

Just because some vinyl windows look alike on the outside, that doesn’t mean they’re built the same.   The technology behind vinyl windows and the materials that go into manufacturing them have come a long way over the years. Vinyl windows  were first introduced to American homebuilders and consumers in the 1960s. At a time when

Rollex Steel Siding: Super Strong All Year Long

Posted on October 2nd, 2017 in the category: News & Information

We’ve said it before that when it comes to siding products, there’s no shortage of options from which to choose, and each choice comes with its own benefits. But if you’re looking for a siding option that delivers unparalleled exterior protection, few products match the resiliency offered by Super Strong Steel Siding from Rollex. Rollex

Beauty Set In Stone: Versetta Stone by Boral

Posted on September 18th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Have you ever wanted the beauty of a stone masonry but dismissed the idea as too expensive? If so, then you’re going to love Versetta Stone from Boral.

Therma-Tru Doors Are Ready To Order!

Posted on September 5th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Wholesale Siding Depot’s selection of entry door products just got a big upgrade with the introduction of Therma-Tru Doors! Therma-Tru made a name for itself by being the first company to introduce fiberglass entry doors onto the market when they debuted their “Fiber-Classic” style doors in 1982. Since then the company has become an industry

Aluminum Trim Coil in stock at WSD!

Posted on August 21st, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Quick trivia question: what’s one of the most versatile building materials currently stocked by Wholesale Siding Depot? If you said “aluminum trim coil” then consider yourself a winner. And if you’re looking for someone who can supply you with tons of the stuff with a selection of more than 50 different colors, then we’ve got

Fortress Decking now available at WSD!

Posted on August 7th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

We offer a lot of quality products here at Wholesale Siding Depot, but we’re always on the lookout for additional home building products to add to our available inventory. We carefully scrutinize new products before offering them to our customers to ensure they meet our high standards for quality and value. That’s why we’re pleased

Vinyl French Doors from Heartland Windows

Posted on July 17th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Ever Wonder Why French Doors are Called French Doors? It’s something we were pondering recently – so much so that we decided to hop on the ol’ Internet and do some searching. We found all kinds of theories, including one which stated that home owners in France used to be taxed on the number of

Vytec siding: performance driven, value priced!

Posted on July 3rd, 2017 in the category: News & Information

In a prior blog post we described the various siding products available at Wholesale Siding Depot and discussed the various styles and benefits of different materials. Today we want to focus on quality vinyl siding from Vytec. Vytec features a diverse array of vinyl siding products, all of which share a number of key benefits:

Storm Doors: Exterior Protection, Interior Comfort

Posted on June 26th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

It seems that almost every home in the St. Louis area has a storm door, and with good reason: their benefits are so practical that there’s almost no reason NOT to have one! But sometimes its worth pointing out what those specific benefits are, particularly to skeptical customers who may be questioning their necessity out

Andersen’s 400 Series Replacement Windows: the perfect blend of form and function

Posted on June 19th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Most older homes have wood windows, and especially in older homes, those windows almost certainly need to be replaced. It’s no secret that old wood windows are prone to deterioration from exposure to the elements, and are also a liability when it comes to energy conservation and efficiency. But with older homes, there’s the added

Discover the perks of LP’s BuildSmart Preferred Contractor Program!

Posted on June 12th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

If you’ve been following our blog, you may have seen earlier articles where we promote the rebate programs for CertainTeed and EverGrain Decking. However, LP Building Products has taken this concept to another level with the creation of their LP BuildSmart Preferred Contractor program. Launched in 2016, LP’s BuildSmart is a training and loyalty program that provides

Special pricing on select CertainTeed Insulated Siding products!

Posted on June 5th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

In a previous post we talked six different types of siding products available at Wholesale Siding Depot, along with their individual attributes and benefits. Today we wanted to highlight insulated siding – specifically, Hybrid Insulated Monogram Siding and CedarBoards Insulated Siding, both from CertainTeed. Homeowners who opt for either of these premium insulated siding products will

Make tracks for Trex Decking at WSD!

Posted on May 31st, 2017 in the category: News & Information

Composite wood materials were developed in the 90’s and were immediately embraced for use in outdoor decking and rails due to their durability: they are resistant to rot, water and extreme changes in temperatures, and require less maintenance than decks made with wood. Many homeowners also appreciate the eco-friendly nature of composite wood, since it’s

When it comes to siding, you can judge a home by its cover.

Posted on May 24th, 2017 in the category: News & Information

There’s a lot that goes into defining a home’s curb appeal, but arguably the most important element is siding. Siding products have come a long way over the past several decades, and major improvements in manufacturing technology mean there are a wealth of styles, materials and colors available to today’s consumers. Wholesale Siding Depot has