Are you thinking about vinyl siding your home and you feel a little intimidated about the terminology? We’re here to help! 1.) Square Vinyl siders will typically refer to the size of your house in squares. A square is 100 square feet, which is a 10’x10′ box or square. An average sized house typically measures...
Is it time for a new roof and you feel a little intimidated about the terminology? We’re here to help! 1.) Square Roofers will typically refer to the size of your roof in squares. A square is 100 square feet, which is a 10’x10′ box or square. An average sized roof is 15-18 squares. ...
Sometimes it’s just time to replace your vinyl siding. Everything has a lifespan and yours simply might be at the end of its rope. Other factors could potentially cause you to move in the direction of a full vinyl siding replacement too. 1.) Your vinyl siding is old. Vinyl siding has a lifespan and...
Chances are you’ve never had your roof replaced, which means you probably have a lot of questions! We’re here to help, answer every single question and to walk you through the process with ease. Let’s start with some frequently asked questions. 1.) How long does a roof replacement take? Typically, an average sized roof...
Some contractors will use scare tactics to get you to replace the entire roof when maybe it isn’t actually necessary. You can learn the signs to look out for to make an informed decision based on your home. 1.) Do you have missing shingles? Missing shingles can blow off of a roof at any...
One of the most frequently asked questions about vinyl siding we hear is, “does the existing siding need to be stripped off first?”. We usually recommend it to be stripped but it can depend on your house and budget. Reasons to strip the existing siding before installing new siding: 1.) Your old wood siding...
Do you have cash lying around for your home improvement project? Most homeowners would say no. But that’s ok, because there are financing options for every homeowner who qualifies. We’ve teamed up with Service Finance Company, LLC to offer our homeowners a chance to skip the bank. We feel it’s important to provide an easy,...
Being an informed homeowner is a vital component of working with your contractor to ensure you’re not being taken advantage of. 1.) Reusing old flashing Flashing is an important step in weatherproofing your home. Flashing is a thin metal used around chimneys and along valleys to help stop water penetration. It’s an expense that...
Short answer is no, but do they add curb appeal? Sometimes! In days gone by, shutters were once a way to adjust the amount of sunlight you let into your home, a way to control ventilation and even a way to provide protection from intruders or inclement weather. Nowadays, shutters usually serve an aesthetic purpose...
Ever wonder what is going to happen over your head during your roof replacement? Here are the steps your contractor will typically follow. 1.) PROTECT The first step is to protect your gardens, yard and other property by hanging tarps from the edge of your roof. 2.) STRIP OLD ROOF The next step is...
It can be tough choosing a shingle color because a small sample doesn’t show the natural variation in color between shingles. How will it compute over a large area? With these tools, it takes guesswork out of the equation by giving you the entire picture. Owens Corning Shingle Visualizer The Owens Corning shingle visualizer...
Choosing a contractor can be difficult but it doesn’t have to be. With so much to consider, here are a few tips to get started: 1.) Ask Your Friends, Family and Colleagues Do you know someone who just had similar work done to their home? Ask how the experience was. Would they recommend the contractor...
