There have been a number of siding materials to choose from over the years, but a handful of standards have remained. For example, fiberglass and hardboard composite siding have been largely replaced with vinyl and a new standard, fiber cement. Some of these materials are...
Nearly every homeowner will need to get the windows replaced in their 20th Century built home. This can be a daunting task, as it is often a costly and time-consuming venture. There is lots of misinformation out there about window replacement, be it cost variances...
In the Cincinnati area – and indeed, across most of the midwestern United States – vinyl siding is in widespread use, and only increasing in popularity. You see vinyl siding on all types of houses, and in a wide array of colors and styles. Since...
In an April 2021 column, Peter Tertzakian wrote about how Canadian homeowners would be receiving subsidies to make their homes more energy-efficient. While the USA does not have the same carbon taxes as in Tertzakian’s province of Alberta, devoting some thought to your home’s energy efficiency is...
Of all the household tasks to manage, cleaning your own gutters can be one of the peskier ones. Why is it so absolutely necessary that you get those gutters cleaned out? Here are the five main reasons. You Will Increase the Lifespan of Your Roof...
Few areas in material science have advanced more recently than vinyl siding. The popularity in vinyl siding has exploded in the 21st Century, and as a result, manufacturers have the budgets for research and development. The economy of scale has certainly favored the makers of...
Your gutters can take a lot. They deal with heavy rains, feet of snow, strong winds, and all types of debris coming from all directions. One thing they cannot take, however, is a pressure washer. Some homeowners attempt to wash out their clogged gutters with...
While the majority of Americans have been sheltering at home for the past few seasons, many industries have been blighted by the change. Restaurants, bars, and live music venues have struggled to keep from going under. But what about siding work? What has happened to...
In Tim Carter’s recent column in the Seattle Times, he receives a question about gutters. A reader asks about the necessity of gutters and downspouts regarding a metal-roofed barn. Carter, an expert in home improvement and home maintenance, proceeds to talk about his childhood in...