Board and Batten or ‘Vertical’ siding has been around for hundreds of years. Sometimes referred to as barn siding, the “American Classic” is a vertical design created by using wide boards, such as cedar or pine, spaced with narrower strips,…
Choosing siding material for a home or commercial building is a decision that should not be taken lightly. The building’s siding is one of the first things people notice, and it acts as the first line of defense for the…
First off, what is house wrap one may ask? House wrap is defined as all synthetic materials replacing sheathing paper. Housewraps are a lightweight material allowing a faster installation procedure by builders and contractors that create a weather-resistant barrier minimizing…
Why do homeowners choose to wrap their homes with vinyl siding? Is it because of vinyl siding’s resistant to damage and color fading, durable, and pleasing aesthetic appearance? Perhaps it is a combination of the four. Winter can be a…
The declining temperature and color changing leaves signify that yes, the season has turned to fall. When the seasons change, so do the day to day chores and activities of homeowners. It is time to make sure that one has…
There’s a very high chance that your building or home had a soffit installed. An easy way to know is to simply just walk outside and have a look up at your roof. Do you happen to see that material…
If a person needs new windows and they’re on a budget, vinyl windows are the best choice. They’re a cost-effective alternative to aluminum, wood, and fiberglass windows. “Budget-friendly” is not a term that should cause homeowners to cringe. The quality…
Blown insulation is a popular and widely used insulating product in residential and other areas. It usually comes in two different compositions, cellulose and fiberglass, and the products deliver and offer homeowners a cost saving of potentially $30 to $100…
Why is vinyl siding a good pick for one’s home? Vinyl is a durable building material that can add curb appeal to one’s home. What some don’t realize is that it requires some routine maintenance and cleaning. If a person…
Now that it is summer, two things have happened. One, the weather is temperate and two there are extended daylight hours. What does that mean? It means there is more time to tackle some summer upkeep jobs around the exterior of the…