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Is it time to think about choosing an appealing style and color of replacement siding for your home? Late fall, winter and into the spring are wonderful times to consider changing out the old, drab or damaged siding that you may have lived with for many years. Replacing damaged siding is very important to the…
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The US Department of Energy has partnered with the US Environmental Protection Agency to educate homeowners in the overall value of energy savings. The ENERGY STAR® program was formed to help reduce CO2 emissions by encouraging homeowners to install energy-efficient products. Homeowners spend less for heating and cooling costs and help the environment at the…
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Part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development offers home repair loans and grants to single-family low-income homeowners. Governed by the Housing Act of 1949, the Section 504 Home Repair Program issues loans to qualifying homeowners who want to repair or improve their homes as well as keep their homes safe and sanitary. This…
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With the look of real wood siding, composite technology has brought homeowners one of today’s best siding solutions. Durable, aesthetically appealing and an industry-leading lifetime warranty make composite siding a smart choice at a great value. Special care taken in the siding design gives the overall appearance of high-end cedar planks. Insulating performance is achieved…
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We recently took a call from a customer in need of new windows for his home. When we arrived to give the gentleman an estimate, we found he was not able to afford much in the way of improving the quality of his windows. One window in particular was in very sad shape, allowing the…
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Earth’s atmosphere is comprised of 0.9% Argon. One of the inert or Noble gases, Argon is colorless, odorless and non-flammable. Denser than air, Argon added to a double pane window unit greatly improves the insulating capability. The addition of Argon with Low E coatings brings the temperature of the glass closer to room temperature. Homeowners considering…
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In an insulated glass unit (IGU), the glass surface acts to absorb heat energy or shift that energy away in the form of moving air. Low E (low emissivity) coating applied to the glass surface helps to reduce the penetration of infrared and ultraviolet light. The protective layers, actually thinner than a human hair, act…
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In 1989 the National Fenestration Rating Council was developed to standardize ratings for windows. Energy-efficiency ratings for windows can be found by looking at the U-value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). Ask your retailer or window manufacturer for these ratings before you purchase to make sure you are buying the most efficient window for…
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Muntin is an age-old term used to describe spacing inside windows, doors and other building structures such as interior paneling and exterior siding. The term is even used in the design of furniture. Today we mostly refer to muntins in windows and doors as “grids“. These separations in the glass can be on the outside…
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For long-term durability, Hardie siding is a great choice. Fiber cement products from James Hardie are manufactured to be resistant to hail damage as well as being fire-resistant. Check with your insurer to see if you can lower your homeowner’s insurance rates with new Hardie siding installed on your home. Over time, homeowners may…
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