Abstract: An exterior building component for installation on a building. The component includes at least a portion thereof being of a prescribed color, the color corresponding to a manufacturer or supplier, whereby the component may be identified as a product of the manufacturer or supplier. Also, a method for forming an exterior building component which may be identified as corresponding to a manufacturer or supplier in the absence of associated packaging. A colored portion is formed on the component, the color of the colored portion corresponding to the manufacturer or supplier, whereby the component may be identified as a product of the manufacturer or supplier. Further, a method of providing exterior building component identification for distribution under multiple brands. A different color is selected for each of the brands.