 Wood Siding
Your home's siding is a key point in protecting the rest of your investment from Mother Nature's harmful effects. It is extremely important that you keep it in top shape so it can continue to defend the interior workings of your home. Failing siding can quickly lead to much more serious problems so it's key to quickly identify small problems before they get too big.
Wood siding has been around since colonial times and is typically made from Easter White Pine, Redwood or Cedar because of their natural resistance to nature's elements. Wooden siding is quite versitile in both style and color, giving homeowners many options to suite their fancy. Clapboard consists of horizontally overlapping rows of wood which are commonly refered to as courses. Wood shingles or shake are also used commonly and lead to the shingle style and Queen Anne style architecture of the late 1800's. With simple installation and repair, wood siding also has the most maintanence associated with it, and must be treated on a regular basis to protect against the weather and damaging insects. |
 Roof Inspection
Having your roof inspected can save you thousands of dollars on costly repairs in the future. If a failing or damaged roof can be identified, repaired or completely replaced other aspects of your home can be saved. Water damage can ruin drywall, ceilings, framework, electrical systems and many other components of your home. Keeping your home's roof in top shape is neccessary to the longevity of the rest of your house. Tell tail signs can signify that your home needs roof repair. Other than the obvious water leak, or wet spot on you ceiling, cracked and worn shingles are a great way to find out your roof's trouble spots. It's simple to overlook a minor repair. But that minor issue can quickly become a major problem without the proper attention. |
 Upgrade To Energy Efficient Windows
Looking to replace your outdated windows with new energy efficient ones? Energy efficient windows offer many benefits to homeowners. The first is the most obvious, they save energy. Better insulated, these windows will not allow as much change in temperature from the outside air to the inside.
This will help reduce your electric bill for the fact that you won't incur as many heating and cooling costs. Upgrading to energy efficient windows also offers less condensation, reduced fading, increased light and over all increased comfort.
Broken window a sore spot on your beautiful home? Most window damage doesn't mean the entire window must be replaced. Most faulty windows can be repaired without much effort. Generally this involves pulling out the broken pane one piece at a time until all of the broken glass has been removed. Then the window frame must be cleaned using a chissle or flat screwdriver to remove all of the excess putty, sometimes heat is required to remove the stubborn stuck on putty. The new pane will be installed with glazers points, extra putty around the seems is next and then paint.
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