Siding With Your Neighbors House siding is a very important decision to be made when building a new home or reconditioning an older home. Very careful consideration should be taken when choosing the right siding for your home. There are many types of siding available to the home owner today. Products range from vinyl siding, aluminum siding, cedar siding, stone siding, log siding, brick siding, and stucco siding just to mention a few. Many factors need to be considered before choosing the Continue Reading ...

Aluminum Siding When you hear the term “aluminum siding”, what idea comes first to your mind? Something passé, classical or modern? Whatever it may be, aluminum has never gone out of popularity since the late 1950s. Yes, although many have considered it as an old fashioned alternative, aluminum siding is still used by a number of households anywhere in America and the world these days. The aluminum siding is deemed by experts as a great option to vinyl. Just like vinyl, it is Continue Reading ...

A Certified Roofing Contractor-Your best Choice The life expectancy of your roof depends on several factors; type of roofing, quality of material, and exposure to harsh weather elements among the top. With regular maintenance and normal weathering factors, a roof can last anywhere from 10 – 100 years. Common roofing material such as built up roofing usually lasts 12 – 20 years, metal roofing 15 – 40 years, wood shake or shingles 10 – 40 years, asphalt shingles 15 – 20 years, Continue Reading ...

If you really want to bring the outdoors inside you might want to look into purchasing a sliding patio door While a nice bay window is lovely and it does open up the wall to a great view it just doesn’t match the useful beauty of a sliding glass door. The window does not give you access to your porch and most bay windows are very expensive. You can achieve a great, open look without spending way too much money in the process. The sliding patio door is basically utilitarian in nature but Continue Reading ...

Fiber Cement Siding: The Newest Alternative to Wood Siding For long years, people were seeking for the best alternative to wood siding. Many have said, “vinyl”, while others have considered “aluminum”. Of the people who asked and contributed answers, only few have realized that the construction industry has been doing their best just to meet the ever growing demand for a more durable and stronger siding material. The good news is that of the efforts exerted, one good option have Continue Reading ...

Securing Your Metal Siding Your home is no doubt one of your biggest investments. As such, it should be kept and maintained in the best condition possible. If you have installed a metal siding in your front wall or on the roof and you are living in a country with harsh winds, the more you need to take care of your investment. It is for this reason basically that this article is written. Securing your metal siding or your investment in general is a bit easy to do provided that you know Continue Reading ...

Consider Alcoa Aluminum Siding for Your Homes ALCOA Inc. or Aluminum Company of America is known for their aluminum products and the various applications these have on different industries. Their product lines include those used for automotive, construction, packaging, industrial markets, and many more. With their subsidiary companies, which each handles specific product lines and services - Alcoa has indeed a lot to offer. Their website is at www.alcoa.com. One such product they offer Continue Reading ...

Gutter Maintenance Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your home gutter system intact. Making sure that your gutters have no bent areas is one suggestion made by those who help you prepare your home for sale.Clean and well maintained gutters add to your home's sale-ability. Most home improvement experts suggest that you clean your gutters twice yearly. If your gutters are clogged with debris such as leaves and twigs the rain will not run off or drain properly. It's important to make Continue Reading ...

The Home Doctor Is In The Home Doctor has the answers to your building questions. Q: A recent storm wreaked havoc on my roof and I'm now facing a roof replacement project for the first time. What should I know about shingles before diving into the reroof with my contractor? A: Before I answer your question, I want to be sure you're working with a reputable contractor. Ask your roofer if he has insurance and get a written estimate for the work. It's a good idea to ask for a couple of Continue Reading ...