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Nov

Siding Maintenance Tips

Category: Siding Company
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Maintaining your siding doesn’t take a lot of work but there are some things you should do to keep it looking and functioning great. This will ensure a long-lasting life span for your home, keep costly repairs at bay and keep your annual upkeep tasks to a minimum. Without regular maintenance, your siding won’t look as attractive as it could, diminishing its curb appeal and value. Plus, you may find…

Oct

Can Your Roof be Repaired or Must it be Replaced?

Category: Roofing Contractor
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Knowing when to repair or replace your roof isn’t always easy. The time frame is different for every roof, every home, every homeowner. Things like age, weather, maintenance level and the quality of the materials to begin with all factor into the decision-making process: to repair or to replace? Make the decision easier by asking these questions to yourself: How old is the roof? Age is one of the main…

Oct

Preparing Your Home’s Exterior for Holiday Guests

Category: Home Improvement
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Nothing brings people together quite like the holiday season. And nothing welcomes them better than a beautiful, well maintained front entrance. Preparing your home’s exterior for your holiday guests isn’t difficult with these tips, but you should start early and be thorough. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint Sprucing up your entryway just takes a little paint for your door, trim and porch. If these areas are looking weathered, scrape…

Sep

The Benefits of Storm Doors

Category: Entry and Sliding Glass Doors
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With fall headed our way, you may be wondering if you should install storm doors before the upcoming winter season. There are many benefits to doing so, ranging from energy efficiency to increased natural light. If you haven’t scheduled your storm door installation yet, you should add this to your home improvement to-do list soon. Check out these many advantages of storm doors: More Natural Light A bright entryway can…

Sep

What are the Different Grades of Roof Shingles?

Category: Roofing Contractor
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Roofing shingles make up the majority of roofing materials utilized in residential roofing. There are many reasons for that, including easy installation, low cost and versatility. They’re available in a wide range of colors and styles, and work well in many different climates. They also happen to be fairly energy efficient, too, keeping your attic and the rest of your home more comfortable across the seasons. Asphalt shingles are pretty…

Aug

Getting Your Home Ready for Fall

Category: Home Improvement
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Although the weather may still be warm, it is not too early to start preparing your home and yard for crisp, cool days of fall. This includes inspecting and repairing the roof, siding, windows and gutters, cleaning and sealing the deck, and making sure all ventilation areas are clear. Failure to do this could lead to a premature lifespan for these elements of your property and more costly repair problems…

Aug

What Makes Fiber Cement Siding the Best Choice for New England?

Category: Siding Company
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Looking to update your home’s siding? Living in New England, it is important to choose a material that is durable and can stand up to the harsh weather variations we experience. On top of that, it can create more value for your home and keep you more comfortable in all seasons. While the ROI on vinyl siding is nothing to sneeze at, it is even better with fiber cement siding,…

Jul

Why Ventilation Matters for Your Roof

Category: Roofing Contractor
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When choosing your roofing material, you may think about waterproofing and weatherization properties and aesthetics but not so much on ventilation. However, ventilation is one of the most important considerations when adding a new roof. Why? When properly installed in the attic of your home, ventilation systems will circulate freely through all seasons. Without that free-flow ventilation, you could experience anything from mold and mildew buildup to carbon monoxide buildup…

Jul

Bay Windows vs. Bow Windows

Category: Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
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Bay and bow windows make excellent accents for any large living room or great room. Featuring more glass surface than standard windows, these styles add depth and dimension as well as extra seating and storage space, if desired. They give you the best of both worlds: for the interior, you get classically beautiful, hand-crafted wooden frames, and for the exterior, you get durable vinyl and advanced insulated glass. Taking the…

Jun

5 Signs You Need New Siding

Category: Siding Company
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If your house has been looking a little tired lately, it could need a facelift. New siding is the perfect solution to restore the former glory of your home. Peeling paint…fading…chipping…rot…you may experience all of these things with your old siding. If it’s time for a makeover, siding is a great home improvement project that will increase your property value. Check out these five signs you need new siding. Hail…

Jun

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Replace Your Windows

Category: Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
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Summer is a great time of year for so many things, from backyard barbecues to beach outings. But it’s also good for home improvement projects too. Let’s explore why summer is the best time for tackling that window replacement project you’ve been wanting to do. Energy Efficiency With summer comes the hot temps we all love so much. But no one wants those hot temps inside their home. That’s what…

May

How Low-E Windows Can Keep You Cooler This Summer

Category: Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
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You’ve likely heard of low-E windows before, especially if you’ve been researching replacement windows for an upcoming home improvement project. But what are they and how can they make you more comfortable in the warm months? Low-E glass is short for “low emissivity.” This is a microscopically thin, transparent coating applied to glass that can reflect heat. Heat naturally flows from hot to cool objects. During the summer, this process…

May

Tips for Cleaning Your Home’s Exterior

Category: Home Improvement
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No matter how beautiful your siding, decking, roof and windows are, they still need to be cleaned regularly. That’s because dirt, debris, mold and mildew build up on these exterior surfaces, dulling the appearance of your property and lowering its curb appeal. In addition to detracting from its beauty, all that dirt can actually eat away at the surfaces of your exteriors, cutting short their useful lifespan. So why replace…

Apr

Trends in Deck Design

Category: Decks Contractor, Home Improvement
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Decks make for wonderful features that complement your outdoor living experience. We all love to grill out on the deck in summer, watch the kids splash in the pool, recline with a good book or catch some sun. A good deck lets us do all of that and more. If your existing deck is outdated and needs a refresh, or you don’t have one yet but want one, it’s important…

Apr

Why James Hardie Fiber Cement is the Next Generation in Siding

Category: Siding Company
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Choosing the right siding for your home should take into account anything from good looks and affordability to durability and low maintenance. If you take a look at vinyl, wood, stucco or even brick, you may get a couple out of those four but not all. However, consider fiber cement, which meets all qualifications mentioned above. That’s because it’s a resilient combination of wood pulp, water, fly ash and portland…

Mar

Help! I Think My Roof May Be Leaking!

Category: Roofing Contractor
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A leaky roof can be annoying. It can also pose a danger to the structure of your home, one that, left untreated, can be very expensive to fix. Here at Hi-Tech, we often get calls from customers who were not aware of their leaking roof until it started raining…inside. But it is not always easy to determine whether or not the water you see in your home is the result of…

Mar

Choose Remodeling Projects That Add Value to Your Home

Category: Home Improvement
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If you’re considering a remodeling project in your home, you may only be thinking about the value it can add to YOUR family. But whether you plan on selling your home in a few months or a few years, it’s wise to consider the value to potential buyers when planning a particular project. There are some projects that add more value than others. For example, a new steel door can…

Feb

Making the Right Choice for Your New Siding

Category: Siding Company
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If you’re tired of your old, peeling siding that you have to paint every few years at great expense, it’s time to consider overhauling your home and adding a more durable and long-lasting option. From vinyl and wood clapboard to cedar shakes and fiber cement, you have many options when it comes to siding. Let’s take a look at four of the most popular. Vinyl Reduced maintenance is the main…

Dec

Common Traits of Top Roofing Contractors

Category: Home Improvement, Roofing Contractor
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Roofers are everywhere. The market is flooded with them. While this availability of roofing companies in our area gives you more flexibility and choice, it can also pose a challenge: how do you know you’re choosing the best roofing company for your needs? It’s as simple as heeding the common traits of top roofing contractors. A reputable roofer will: Have insurance: Before you even talk price or services with a…

Dec

How to Prevent Ice Dams this Winter

Category: Roofing Contractor
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Winter weather can be harsh, but, as seasoned New Englanders, we have learned how to deal with snow, ice, cold and wind. While you may have mastered shoveling, snow blowing, and ice removal from your windshield, you may be at a loss as to how to address ice dams that form along the edge of your roof. Ice dams are dangerous blocks or thick sheets of ice that hang over…

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