Category: Siding
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Siding – When To Replace It?
Siding is one of the harder projects to decide when it’s time to completely replace it. Even if smaller storm or wind damaged siding it’s easier to make repairs even if the siding is very old. If Siding looks dirty, aged, or has algae growth most of the times a power washing will breathe life…
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What To Expect For Your Siding Replacement
Every siding replacement project is it’s own unique process but there are some common steps you can expect. Below you can find general expectations during siding replacement, ways to prepare for the siding crew and siding project, questions you might want to ask, and information to help you feel comfortable during your siding replacement.
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Comparing Vinyl Siding to Hardboard Siding
It’s time to reside your home but what siding products should you use? Vinyl siding, James Hardie Fiber Cement siding, or LP Smartside siding? What are the pros and cons of each product? What is right for you? Let’s tackle those questions with this article. Back to the basics– what is vinyl siding and what…
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New Design Service
Have you ever thought about making changes to the exterior of your home, but not sure where to start? If it is difficult for you to envision what your house could look like, you may be interested in one of our new services called Hover. The process is easy, pictures are taken of your home and…
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Liberate Yourself From Bad Contractors
Unfortunately, the construction industry is abound with poor principle. How do you begin to find a contractor that’s trustworthy? I suggest thinking of contractors as employees you are interviewing to potentially work for you/your company. It may seem silly at first, but that mindset will give you the confidence you need to feel like you…
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2017 Home Tranformations
2017 was the year of some monumental home transformations. Let’s re-cap a couple show stoppers! A lucky home in Bloomington, IL went from real wood shakes on the roof to a maintenance- free synthetic wood shaker shingle. Along with the faux wood roof, they added in real copper flashings and window pans. Next transformation…
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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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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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Comparing Hard Board Siding: Part 4- Royal Celect Siding
This is it – The final portion to our four part series on comparing hard board siding. Quick re-cap, we did a quick overview on what hard board siding is and it’s general pros and cons. After that we zoned in on the specific brands LP Smartside and James Hardie Fiber Cement. Now we are…
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Comparing Hard Board Siding: Part 3 – James Hardie Fiber Cement
If you are just joining in; this is part three of a four part series on hardboards and knowing which one fits your needs. Part two covered LP Smartside in detail – Click here to read that article. Today we are covering James Hardie Fiber Cement Board’s history, make up, the pros and the cons.…