Why Alside Is a Leading Siding Manufacturer
Alside has been manufacturing premium vinyl siding for over 75 years, earning a reputation for innovation, quality, and durability. For Long Island homeowners, Alside's product range offers options at every price point and performance level, all engineered to withstand the demanding conditions of our coastal Northeast climate. From entry-level horizontal siding to premium insulated panels with built-in foam backing, Alside's product lineup has the right solution for any home.
Brothers Aluminum has been installing Alside siding across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Queens for decades. Our deep familiarity with the full Alside product range means we can help you select the right product for your home's specific needs, architectural style, and budget.
Alside Prodigy: Premium Insulated Siding
The Alside Prodigy line represents the top tier of vinyl siding technology. Prodigy features a contoured EPS foam backing permanently bonded to the vinyl panel, creating a siding system that looks like freshly painted wood clapboard while delivering significant energy-saving insulation. The foam backing adds up to R-4.0 insulation value to your walls, which can meaningfully reduce heating and cooling costs in Long Island's hot summers and cold winters.
Prodigy panels are 1.5 inches thick, giving them deep shadow lines and a substantial, premium appearance that flat vinyl siding cannot match. The foam backing also eliminates the hollow sound that can occur when someone knocks on thinner siding, and it provides impact resistance that helps the siding maintain its appearance through hailstorms and accidental contact.
Available in a wide palette of colors with a realistic wood-grain texture, Prodigy carries Alside's lifetime limited warranty and never needs painting, scraping, or staining. For Long Island homes where energy efficiency and premium aesthetics are priorities, Prodigy is an excellent investment.
Charter Oak: The Best-Selling Value Line
Alside's Charter Oak line is one of the most popular vinyl siding options on Long Island, offering an excellent balance of quality, appearance, and affordability. Available in traditional clapboard, Dutch lap, and beaded profiles, Charter Oak provides the classic looks that complement the Colonials, Capes, and ranches that define Long Island's residential landscape.
Charter Oak panels are manufactured with a consistent color throughout the material, so minor scratches do not reveal a different color underneath. The panels feature a realistic wood-grain texture and are available in a wide range of fade-resistant colors from classic whites and creams to deeper tones like harbor blue and sterling gray.
For homeowners who want dependable, attractive siding without the premium price of insulated products, Charter Oak delivers outstanding value. It resists moisture, insects, and salt air, the three biggest threats to siding in our coastal climate, and carries Alside's strong warranty protection.
Board and Batten and Vertical Options
Alside's board and batten siding has become increasingly popular on Long Island as homeowners seek to break away from the all-horizontal look that dominated for decades. The vertical profile of board and batten adds architectural variety and works beautifully as an accent on gable ends, dormers, or entire sections of the facade.
Combining horizontal siding on the main body of the home with board and batten accents creates visual interest and a custom, designer look. This mix-and-match approach allows homeowners to personalize their home's exterior without the expense of exotic materials. Alside's board and batten panels are designed to integrate seamlessly with their horizontal siding lines using coordinated colors and compatible trim systems.
Shake and Shingle Profiles
For homeowners who love the look of cedar shakes but not the maintenance, Alside offers vinyl shake and shingle panels that capture the character of natural wood without the need for painting, staining, or treatment. Cedar Impressions is a popular line that features individual shingle panels with staggered edges and deep shadow lines that closely replicate the appearance of hand-split cedar.
Shake and shingle siding works well as a full-house application on Cape Cod and cottage-style homes, or as an accent on gable ends and dormer faces. On Long Island's North Shore, where cedar shake is a traditional architectural element, vinyl shake provides the desired aesthetic with dramatically lower maintenance requirements.
Choosing the Right Alside Product for Your Home
The best Alside siding for your home depends on your priorities. If energy efficiency and a premium look are most important, Prodigy insulated siding is the clear choice. If value and proven performance are your primary concerns, Charter Oak offers exceptional quality at a competitive price. And if architectural variety and a custom aesthetic are your goals, combining profiles like horizontal siding with board and batten or shake accents creates a home that stands out on the block.
Brothers Aluminum's siding installation team can help you navigate these choices with a free in-home consultation. We bring samples to your home so you can see colors and profiles against your existing exterior in natural light. Call 516-872-0947 or request a free estimate today.