Your siding is a vital component of your home’s exterior. It covers the largest part of your exterior walls, which means that aside from making your home look even more beautiful, it also provides an extra layer of protection against the elements. As crucial to the look and feel of your home is it is, … Continued
We might not like to here it, but another New England Winter is not too far off. That means homeowners throughout the area will soon be switching from air conditioning to heat and their energy bills will start to rise. But your energy bills don’t have to break the bank this year. Here are 5 … Continued
As the summer slowly winds down and back-to-school shopping starts, the time has come to start preparing your home for Fall. First step: schedule a roof inspection. Once the kids are back in school and the leaves start to fall, it can be easy to forget about your roof. But scheduling a roof inspection for … Continued
Energy loss and home comfort go hand in hand. When the colder months return and you turn on your heating system, you want to be sure that you can afford to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. But if your home is leaking energy, that is a costly proposition, no matter how you heat … Continued
Your roof has survived another long Fall and Winter in New England, but do you know if it has escaped unscathed? Having your roof inspected by a certified professional this Summer is the best way to uncover any glaring issues that could become more serious when the colder months return. These are some common issues … Continued
Ice dams form when snow piles up on your roof and begins to melt from heat that radiates from your attic. This melting snow runs down towards the edges of your roof, where the temperature drops and the water freezes again. That frozen water builds up and forms ice dams. There are a few … Continued
The Department of Energy Resources estimates that the average cost of heating your home during this year’s winter in Massachusetts will range from $697 to $2,569, depending on your method of heating. The DOE also estimates that a typical home loses more than 25% of its energy through inefficient windows. If your windows are … Continued
It is never too early to start preparing your home for winter, especially after the kind of winters we’ve been experiencing in New England. Here are some helpful tips for preparing your roof to stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws at it this winter. Insulate Your Attic In the colder winter months, the inside … Continued
For the first time ever, Hi-Tech Windows & Siding has been named to Remodeling magazine’s list of 550 top home improvement contractors. The Remodeling 550 is a list of the largest remodeling and home improvement companies based on residential remodeling revenue. The list groups remodeling companies into four major categories: full-service, replacement or specialty, insurance … Continued
The New England storm season is quickly approaching, bringing with it heavy rains, high winds, and other harmful weather elements with it. We may not be famous for them, but we certainly see our share of hurricane-like conditions, which can wreak havoc on your home. Storm damage to your roof and the walls of your … Continued
Homeowners throughout the country are seeing the added benefits that insulated vinyl siding offers over traditional siding materials. Offering the same durability and low-maintenance features as traditional vinyl siding, insulated vinyl siding offers an increased energy efficiency that helps homeowners to save on energy bills year ‘round. Take a Load Off Your Heating & Cooling … Continued
Studies show that the very first aspect of your home that people notice is the entry door. Whether they are visiting, looking to purchase your home, or just passing by, your entry door gives them an initial impression of your property as a whole. What does your current entry door say about your home? Has … Continued
Anyone can purchase replacement windows off the shelf at their local hardware store. In fact, many contractors will do just that when replacing windows in a home, fitting these pre-fabricated windows into a window opening any way they can. This “one-size-fits-all” method of window replacement leads to shoddy installations, poor energy efficiency, and often damages … Continued
Most homeowners understand that they need gutters. But many don’t understand just how important their gutter system’s role is to the overall structural health of their home. Without a quality gutter system you could be opening up your home to dangerous water damage from top to bottom. Your gutter system is designed to collect rainwater that runs … Continued
Your standard, traditional deck is fairly straightforward. It’s a platform, generally attached to the home, that may have handrails and steps leading up to it. Simple stuff. But there’s nothing simple about a Hi-Tech deck! The latest innovation in deck design, a Hi-Tech deck offers a number of options that your standard deck cannot. These … Continued
It’s no secret that new siding offers tremendous benefits for any home. Enhancing the look of your home, improving energy efficiency, and reducing maintenance needs are just three reasons to wrap your home in new siding. But once you make the decision to invest in a siding project you will face an important question: Which … Continued
These guys did a great job throughout the entire process. I only needed to get a single piece of broken siding replaced, and they were able to get an exact match to the rest of the house, where I couldn't find anything similar on my own. They came out and gave me an estimate in less than 24 hours, and when they did the actual repair they were in and out in no time. Highly satisfied.
