one virtue of this cladding material is that it lends itself so easily to repair work. Follow these simple steps: There’s still more preparation to address before painting aluminum siding.

While a durable product, aluminum siding can dent easily (one of the reasons it fell out of favor) or develop corrosion. Inspect and repair any dents, dings or rust you find on your siding.

Aluminum siding first became popular in the wake of World War II, when this metal, which had been so crucial to the war effort, became more readily available. Homeowners valued the material for ...