What Is ASCEND Composite Cladding? See It on Connecticut Homes
If you love the look of real wood siding but want something more durable and easier to maintain, ASCEND® Composite Cladding by Alside is an exterior siding option worth considering.
Better Homes Siding & Improvements was a premier ASCEND contractor in Connecticut when the product was first introduced, completing some of the state's early ASCEND installations. Since then, we've helped Connecticut homeowners use the product to create everything from classic New England exteriors to modern farmhouse-inspired designs.
What Makes ASCEND Composite Cladding Different?
ASCEND offers several features worth considering when choosing new siding for your home:
The look of real wood with realistic texture and a 7-inch plank profile, creating a wider, more substantial appearance with fewer horizontal lines for a clean, refined exterior.
Added insulation, with an R-value of 2.0, helping reduce heat transfer for a more comfortable, energy-efficient home.
Strong wind and impact resistance
Resistance to rotting, warping, shrinking and swelling
Low-maintenance, fade-resistant color
Class A fire rating
Lifetime limited warranty with transferability provisions
See how these features translate into real homes. Below are three of Better Homes' early ASCEND installations in Connecticut, each with its own design goals, color choices, and exterior details.
ASCEND Siding Replacement in Hamden, CT
Hamden, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - Before
Hamden, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - After
For this Hamden home, the homeowner wanted to replace the existing wood siding with something more durable and energy-efficient without losing the natural woodgrain appearance.
Better Homes installed Alside ASCEND Composite Cladding in Deep Moss, giving the exterior the warmth and texture the homeowner wanted with the added performance of composite cladding.
This was one of BHS's first ASCEND projects in Connecticut after the product was introduced.
Farmhouse-Inspired ASCEND Exterior in Woodbridge, CT
Woodbridge, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - Before
Woodbridge, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - After
These Woodbridge homeowners wanted a cleaner, farmhouse-inspired exterior with new siding and thoughtful updates to the entryway and garage.
We installed ASCEND Composite Cladding in Glacier White with Charter Oak® InvisiVent® soffit.
Woodbridge, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement & Garage Details - After
Clean-lined PVC trim refreshed the front entrance, while decorative garage door hardware added another layer of farmhouse character.
Woodbridge, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement & Entryway Updates - Before
Woodbridge, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement & Entryway Updates - After
Midnight Blue ASCEND Siding in Bristol, CT
Bristol, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - Before
Bristol, CT - ASCEND Siding Replacement - After
On this Bristol home, the homeowners loved the existing granite and wanted to highlight it by finding a siding color and style that complimented it.
The homeowners chose ASCEND Composite Cladding in Midnight Blue, creating a rich contrast with the natural stone along the front and lower portion of the house. The new siding updated the exterior while allowing one of the home's most distinctive original features to remain part of the design.
Is ASCEND Right for Your Connecticut Home?
Every siding material has its advantages, and the right choice depends on your home, priorities, budget and the look you're trying to achieve.
If you're considering ASCEND composite siding for your Connecticut home, Mary Lou can show you product and color options, answer your questions and help you determine whether ASCEND—or another siding option—is the best fit for your project.
Call Better Homes Siding & Improvements at (860) 305-5003 to schedule a free, no-pressure in-home consultation.
Serving homeowners throughout Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland and New Haven Counties since 1985.