Wood siding has been a reliable standby in Michigan home construction for decades. While we can create pressure-treated, high-quality wood siding thanks to advances in technology, the basic principles are still the same. Also, while there’s no denying that wood siding is both attractive and functional, there are many ways that it just can’t compete…
Why Fiber Cement Siding is Better Than Wood Siding for Michigan Homes
6 Costly Mistakes Homeowners Make When Replacing Their Windows
If windows and their seals start to deteriorate, then the energy bills in your home can start to rise and unwanted noise, dust and other things that should be kept outside are let in. Once you decide on replacement windows for your home, you have a lot of choices to make. The wrong ones can…
Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Replacement Windows
The warmer months are a time to replace windows in your home, especially if they are old wood windows, showing the wear of the elements, including the expansion and contractions in the heat and cold of summer and winter. When it comes to replacement windows, fiberglass and vinyl are two popular options. In deciding which…
6 Things To Look For In a Professional Replacement Window Contractor
Do you feel a draft when you walk past your windows? Is there condensation in the glass? Or maybe you’ve experienced a stretch of abnormally high energy bills and can’t put your finger on why? These are just a few signs that your windows are deteriorating and need to be replaced, and they should all…
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s important to keep up with home maintenance repairs. Peeling paint and a window screen a hole may seem like small eyesores but if you put off maintenance and repairs too long, it can undermine the structural integrity of your house and lead to much bigger, more expensive repair jobs. In Michigan, it’s especially important…
