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...
As a company, Seaberg Construction strives to treat every single homeowner and project with care. So, why else should you choose to work with us? We’re experienced. Co-owners, Jon and Adam, have both been working in construction since their early teen years. They each ran successful companies apart from one another and decided to partner...
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 home improvement projects may not be worth doing before you put your house on the market because the return is either low or breakeven. Your roof is something to definitely consider replacing before selling for multiple reasons. 1.) Improve Resale Value An average sized and shaped roof costs anywhere from $7,000 to $9,000...
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,...
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of our tv commercials? In early 2022, we’re debuting our new tv commercial to air locally on WJAR NBC 10 and their subsidiary station MeTV. After the contracts are signed, the fun part of filming begins. Prior to solidifying film locations, we’ve asked for the homeowner’s permission...
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...
Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration Designer shingles in Bourbon holds up to its luxurious, sultry, rich name. With hues of gold, caramel, blues, grays and coffee brown, you’ll be sure to find accent colors to complete the look. Bourbon Designer Shingles with Taupes and Grays This color palette plays to the cooler tones found in these...
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...
Summer might immediately come to mind for your roof replacement but fall could be the better option. 1.) Cooler Weather = Efficient Labor Once the humidity and dog days of summer are over, labor moves a little smoother and definitely more efficiently. This means your roof replacement that may have taken two days during the...
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...
Vinyl siding is an investment in your home’s future and value for years to come. 1.) Do I ever have to paint vinyl siding? No, vinyl siding is composed of a dyed polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which won’t chip, peel or blister the way painted wood siding could. Vinyl siding is virtually maintenance free. You...
Creating the proper airflow paired with insulation within your attic is essential to prevent costly repairs down the road. 1.) Prevent Trapped Moisture Creating a clear pattern for proper airflow prevents air from entering your home and staying there. The trapped air and moisture will eventually cause rot, mold and decay in your attic...
Replacing your home’s windows may seem like a big and costly undertaking. However, the benefits far outweigh any drawback. Here are our top 10 reasons you should replace your windows 10 Reasons to Replace your Windows This Spring 1. Decreased Utility Costs. Many older homes have the original windows built with single-pane glass. Replacing aging and...
Hurricane season isn’t the first priority this year, but winter is something which can potentially wreak havoc on our roof every year. As such, it’s important that homeowners who want to keep their house in peak condition pay attention to their roof before the severe weather hits. General Warning Signs If you want to be...
Being a homeowner comes with so much responsibility. If you have rented a home or apartment for a while, then you will probably find that home ownership will take some getting used to. When there are repair issues present in a home you own, you are completely responsible for getting them addressed. Getting a new...
