by Steve Vacha | Oct 25, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Vinyl Siding By Steve Vacha Vinyl siding is the most commonly installed exterior cladding for residential construction in the United States and Canada. This siding has low maintenance and does not deteriorate like many other types of siding. However, as with any...
by Home Standards | Jun 1, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Composition Board Siding By Tim Krof Composition siding is a composite wood product made from wafers of wood pressed together and coated in resin, then formed into a board. Composition board siding had a rough beginning. Weyerhauser was one of the first major...
by Steve Vacha | May 1, 2013 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Heating and Air, Newsletters
Tips for Summer Maintenance by Steve Vacha Every season has its maintenance and things to remember. Number one problem for most home owners is not controlling surface water. Extensions as needed and keep gutters clean. Maintaining sprinkler systems: Verify...
by Home Standards | Apr 23, 2013 | Attics, Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Troublesome Roof Leaks by Steve Vacha There are few things that concern a prospective buyer as much as moister penetration into a home. When it comes in the form of a roof leaks, it can really raise red flags for them. If roof leaks are not addressed in a timely...
by Home Standards | Apr 4, 2013 | Buildings Exterior
I love the resourcefulness of people in this city. What do we do when we run out of shingles? Do we buy more? NO! We find a piece of sheet metal and use a lot of caulk…..a LOT of caulk!! -Tim Krof
by Home Standards | Feb 26, 2013 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Concrete the Magical Mud. by Steve Vacha Concrete is an integral part of home construction. Throughout the centuries and in many places still today, people live in mud or earth homes. As society has progressed, our building materials have improved. The ingredients...
