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When Should You Replace Your Siding
“If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” This was a motto I heard growing up on the farm. As I got older, I realized this was many families’ motto too. Generally speaking, most of us still operate with this philosophy when it comes to large purchases. If our current siding is not broken, falling down,…
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When Should You Replace Your Gutters?
Gutters aren’t a big item most homeowners keep an eye on. If gutters are mostly doing their job, homeowners usually ignore them. So how to you know if your gutters need replaced or just repaired? Below are a few situations where your gutters should be replaced. After a roof replacement – The best rule of…
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Free Guide On Finding Trustworthy Contractors
Big home projects are few and far between. Chances are you’ve never shopped for a new roof or replacement siding. Or if you have, it’s been a very long time since. It’s overwhelming because you know there are questions you should be asking but…. how do you know what those are? The hardest thing as…
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Skylight Replacement After A Hail Storm
The past year, Central Illinois was filled with some very intense hail storms. Many homeowners that receive insurance money to replace hail damage find themselves asking, “My skylight doesn’t look damaged and isn’t leaking, should I still replace it?” The answer is always “Yes!” Here’s why: Your roof is somewhat built to accept and resist…
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April Employee of The Month
Mitchell Harston is this Month’s Employee of the Month! He’s kept his usually work ethic high and up beat all winter; not an easy task. Mitchell even learned how to install a new style of garage door this past month. Thanks for all you do.
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New Roof: Tear Off Or Layover Shingles?
When looking to purchase a new roof for their home, many homeowners debate laying new shingles over the existing shingles or just start fresh by tearing off the old shingles. Usually homeowners think about laying over to save some money – but is it worth the saved bucks? Most cases – no. Its worth tearing…
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Behind the Scenes with Enviro Dri
This blog is part of a series. Search our site for “behind the scenes” to read other articles in the series. Carlson Exteriors gets excited about Tremco’s product, Enviro Dri for many reasons. These range from monetary savings all the way to long term homeowner protection. Before we dive into the behind the scenes of…
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Behind the Scenes with Shur FloX
This blog is part of a series. Search our site for “behind the scenes” to read other articles in the series. Shur FloX is a hassle-free leaf protection. It’s an all aluminum protection system so you don’t have to worry about it warping or deteriorating over time. Tiny holes that pierce the leaf protection allow…
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March Employee of the Month
Joe Schenk is March Employee of the Month! He’s no stranger to employee of the month, because he consistently works hard while producing quality work. He rarely misses a day of work and is the first one out to start his day! Most recently, Joe was on the crew to set up for the Bloomington…
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Behind the Scenes with CertainTeed
This blog is part of a series. Search our site for “behind the scenes” to read other articles in the series. CertainTeed is a nationwide known brand; and for good reason. They make great shingles and offer plenty of colors. But the reason Carlson Exteriors loves using CertainTeed is for the roofing warranty they provide…
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