Every business has its unique vocabulary. Homebuilding and construction are thick with weird words, like birdsmouth, stick-built, and GFCI. The gutter terminology below will help keep you in the know.
Owning a Twin Cities-area home is like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure games, where you are constantly on the lookout for answers to problems. How come the toilet is backed up, and my toddler is missing her socks? Why does the central air conditioner make that noise? Where can I get financing for …
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The color seems to have faded. Strange dark stains have appeared. Somehow it also looks dusty and dirty. If you are unhappy with your Twin Cities home’s siding, you already know the answer to this question: When does siding need to be replaced? When you can no longer stand it!
The changing seasons bring us outside in all kinds of weather, and each time, you probably glance at your Twin Cities home’s siding and wonder, “Does siding require any maintenance? Does my new siding need a little TLC?” Like everything else related to your home, maintaining the siding rewards you with years of great service …
When do you clean vinyl siding? If your Twin Cities home is graced with dependable, economical vinyl siding, you probably know it needs cleaning every now and then. But exactly how to clean vinyl siding may be a mystery. We can show you how and when to best clean your vinyl siding. Do it right …
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Our wonderful sun is a nuclear furnace. From 93 million miles away, we are mostly safe from nuclear radiation. Yet we benefit from solar radiation that includes visible light, ultraviolet light, infrared, radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays. Unfortunately, our homes’ vinyl siding does not benefit from ultraviolet light. That is part of the answer …
Ah, downspouts! Of all your roofing system’s parts, the lowly downspouts are possibly the most overlooked. Twin Cities homeowners probably give their roofing systems no more than a fleeting thought every few years, so those downspouts get no love, do they? Yet a clogged downspout can ruin your home!
Before the snow starts falling, it is essential to begin winterizing your home to keep it secure and safe. Winterizing refers to the tasks you take toward preparing your home for winter. Proper preparation keeps the cold out and protects your home from damage due to harsh weather conditions – freezing rain, snow, and sleet.
As fall gives way to the chill of winter, the warm summer days seem like a distant memory. It’s now the perfect time to start winterizing your home for the cold months ahead. These coming months can have extended cold snaps, plus storms bring snow and ice.
Properly installed windows will last several years with minimal maintenance. However, your windows will ultimately succumb to the elements, calling for a new installation. So how do you know if your windows are bad? More importantly, how do to stop the damage and get the most from them? Homeowners and businesses looking to maintain the …
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