All About Siding Like the skin on your body or bark on a tree siding is a home’s defense and protection against the elements. To protect your home the best it can siding must be water and sun resistant, able to withstand extreme temperatures, and be able to stand strong when wind blows. Is your siding over 20+ years…
What Is Fiber Cement Siding? Tons of people are jumping on the Fiber Cement bandwagon, but why? What is Fiber Cement Siding and why is it so great for home siding replacement? Read the article to learn more. James Hardie Siding It may be confusing when you start learning about Fiber Cement Siding. That’s because James Hardie Siding is…
How Often Does New Siding Need To Be Painted? Thank you for joining us for yet another article. Lots of things wear down over the years. That new shirt can only go through the wash a certain number of times before it starts to show that wear. That new pair of shoes can only walk so many miles before they…
Are Siding and Roofing Nails The Same? Sometimes roof replacement and siding replacement go hand in hand. Other times they are completely separate installations that you choose to do at different times. One thing is for sure, you want both installations to be done correctly so they give maximum protection from outside elements. So, are siding and roofing nails the…
A lot of people have to deal with wildlife outside their home damaging exterior components of their house. We get squirrels, bunnies and even woodpeckers. If you have these sorts of problems, you are definitely not alone. In fact, in preparation for this article I found extensive blogs/forums/reddit feeds about woodpeckers damaging siding. When the pests keep pecking and creating…
The good news is that this article will be short and sweet, because most modern sidings are virtually maintenance free! They require little care as well. In the old days people would lug out their garden hose to wash their old vinyl or wood siding. Mold or dirt would accumulate on this material on the outside of the home and…
The good news is that there are several options for siding out there where you won’t have to skimp. Even the most basic Vinyl siding today has durability, strength, and energy saving properties. Whether you choose a high end siding or a siding on the lower end, you’ll be getting a product that never has to be painted again. That’s…
Energy loss is overlooked in a home because it’s not clear just how much money you’re losing when it comes to energy. If people knew just how energy/money was being leaked to the outside they might put a higher priority into energy saving. The average American loses 35% of their total energy just through leaks in walls alone. If you…
Siding Financing Let me tell you about when we moved into our current home which is also our first home. We had a ton of stuff from the wedding, but as far as furniture was concerned we had none. Not to mention that when we first moved in we realized the washer and dryer were not working and out of…
There are many benefits to replacing a product rather than just repairing it. Take for example an old Jetta I had 5 years ago. I kept pouring $600-$900 every other month just to keep the car running. After about half a year I was done when the mechanic told me the clutch was going out and it was going to…