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Behind the Scenes with Mastic
This blog is part of a series. Search our site for “behind the scenes” to read other articles in the series. PlyGem (Mother company of Mastic) has been the industry leader in vinyl siding for quite some time. Being a lead manufacturer usually means that the “small-company feel” gets lost. However, that is…
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How To Find A Contractor You Can’t Live Without
Do you absolutely love working with your contractor? Or do you dread the thought of another run around where you spend too much effort trying to just get one phone call returned? Do you feel like you always get over charged on a service that wasn’t that professional? If it’s time to break up the…
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Intro to “Behind the Scenes” Blog Series
The brands a contractor uses should not be an arbitrary decision. Any product that’s new to the construction industry is not offered immediately by Carlson Exteriors Inc. We wait and watch for a few things: Does the product do what it claims to do- without fail! Are there warranty issues? If there are, how does…
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Love the Wood Look? Hate the Wood Maintenance?
You are not alone! Thankfully there are many home exterior products out there to satisfy your desires. Let’s celebrate those products by taking a closer look. Garage Doors If refinishing your garage door every couple of years has kept you from purchasing a wooden garage door, CHI Accents line has come to your rescue.…
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February Employee of the Month
David Brenner is February 2018’s employee of the month! Even though February is a slow month for the roofing crew, David Brenner still works just as hard as he does in the summer. Thanks David!
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Genflex Rubber Roof Training Day
Carlson Exteriors Inc. Roofing Crew had an in house training day with Genflex. They learned how to install rubber roofing materials around bump outs, corners, properly overlapping seams, knowing how to patch holes the right way, and the correct way to apply adhesive. Click here to visit Genflex’s website
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Understanding Roof Underlayment
When replacing your roof, it’s very easy to get caught up in shingle color and brand. Before you rush into that, make sure your contractor is not skimping on the underlayment. Not all underlayment is created equal. Not all contractors install underlayment in the same locations. Carlson Exteriors uses Winterguard, CertainTeed’s brand of ice and…
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Updating Your Home on a Budget
Boosting curb appeal for your home can seem daunting when you start to add up all the numbers. There are many ways to update your home’s exterior with out busting the wallet. Start taking the steps to getting your home to look exactly the way you want it! Add Gable Accents Gable accents are a…
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Humidity Gone Rogue
Rogue : a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel. Seems funny to apply the word “rogue” to humidity. But during midwest winters it fits. Here’s why: Every winter is bound to have a couple days to a couple weeks of below zero weather. When temperatures start to rise, homeowners start to notice brown spots on their ceiling…
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January Employee of the Month
Even if you haven’t met Drew in person, you may recognize his face as he has been Employee of the Month before. Since you saw Drew last, he has really stepped up his game! Drew has widened his skillset and frequently gets sent off to work independently on emergency jobs, roof repairs, and skylight replacements.…
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