Yeah, it’s true story! It has long been a challenge in the building community to identify a cladding product that can be recycled.Vinyl siding is the only cladding product that can be recycled multiple times into new vinyl siding!In response to market demand for a sustainable vinyl siding product, CertainTeed created a “closed loop” (cradle to cradle) program that enables … Read More
Fiber Cement Siding x Vinyl Siding
Let’s talk about the 2 most used type of sidings. What is Fiber Cement? It is a blend of cellulose fibers, sand and cement. When it’s manufactured for siding, it resembles natural materials like wood and stone. Often called “hardiplank” or even “hardie board”, named from the most popular brand of fiber cement siding which is manufactured by James Hardie. … Read More
Talking about Vinyl Siding costs
If you do a quick Google search you’ll find lots of calculators that will let you estimate the cost of installing or replacing your vinyl siding. The formulas are based on square footage and number of floors, but when it comes to the cost of vinyl siding, more than those items comes into play. Here are 2 items that can … Read More
2 myths about roof maintenance you should know about
Here are 2 myths about roof maintenance that you should know: MYTH #1: Modern roofs are maintenance-free That would be nice, wouldn’t it? But, the roof industry isn’t there yet. Recent advances in materials and application technology have certainly made roofs more efficient and durable, but not maintenance-free. The fact is that more than 80% of the roofs are replaced … Read More
The Benefits of Hiring a Professionally Certified Contractor
We understand how much work is put into purchasing your Dream home. Whether we are talking about an investment property or the home were you plan to spend many years of your life or perhaps your entire life and your family’s, Building a “Home” is no easy task. But most importantly, we understand the following statement,ENHANCING your home is just … Read More
Prepare your home for the Second Snow Storm in less than 7 days…
First and most importantly, as New England residents, it is important to make sure that your Home Insurance Policy covers Siding or Roofing Damage. If you are unsure whether your have that type of protection or not,  a quick call to your agent could save you hundreds of dollars! One more important factor to consider is “SCAMMERS”, yes, watch out for … Read More
The Purpose of Gutters
Gutters. When you read that word, what do you think of? Most people probably think of cleaning them and how unappealing that could be. But I want us to learn something new about these unappreciated items that our homes have. What’s their purpose? In basic terms, gutters help protect the foundation of our homes. As rain falls, the gutter … Read More
Are Metal Roofs The New Trend?
Are you looking into your options for a new roof and are intrigued by the thought of metal roofing? Well, I’m glad, because it’s a great option! Why you ask? Because… It’s Durable. They can last 40-60 years longer than non-metal roofing. It’s Safe They can hold up against hurricanes, hail, fire, and wind-driven rain. It’s Efficient They can … Read More
Have you scheduled a check-up?
Living in New England, we get our fair share of winter weather. The average yearly snowfall in Massachusetts is about 45 inches. Thankfully your house probably provides you and your family with shelter and protection from the cold and wintery mixes that we experience. That is why it is so important to make sure that your roof is in the … Read More