Entries by Emilio

Sherwin Williams Paint vs California Paint

An internal comparison paint survey was conducted by the United Home Experts team. We provide siding, roofing, window and door replacement services throughout eastern New England. Unbiased opinions were retrieved based on our individual experience using the products. We rate paint products on a scale of 0 to 100. The rating scale can go up to […]

Choosing the Right Window Screens

Homeowners spend a lot of time purchasing the perfect windows for their homes, so why not go the extra mile and pick the right window screen too? Screens provide the finishing touch to a home’s window needs, but not all screens are the same. Choosing the right one takes time and a bit of research, […]

Siding: Hail Damage Susceptibility And Repair Considerations

Storms occur every now and then in various forms such as hail, wind, and snow.  These can damage siding and roofing and weaken the integrity of the exterior of the house.  It makes the wall covered by the siding susceptible to moisture, rot, and insect infestation.  Identifying these potential problem areas will help the owner fix […]

The Benefits of Installing Energy Efficient Windows

There is no doubt that owning a home has several benefits; however, it can also become quite costly, especially if the homeowner is not utilizing the newest and most efficient technological advancements readily available on the market today. With the recent consumer trend towards making the home more energy efficient, many homeowners might not know that […]

The Durability of Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding is an exterior home option that offers homeowners a durable and attractive home siding. Homeowners looking to replace their existing siding or needing to add siding to their home for the first time should consider using this option. Fiber cement is extremely durable and long-lasting. Fiber cement is formed through autoclaving, which […]

Identifying Asbestos in Siding

Asbestos was used for its insulating and fire-resistant properties for many decades, but since the late 1970s has been phased out as a material used in homes in the U.S. due to increased awareness of its dangers.  Though residential homes are no longer made with asbestos-containing materials, many homes built prior to the late 1970s, […]

How to Choose the Right Vinyl Siding Manufacturer

Homeowners here in the Northeast have a wide range of sidings to choose from, so why choose vinyl? There are many advantages to vinyl siding. Choice of colors, patterns, ease of installation and low maintenance are just some of the advantages of vinyl. Cost can be another, both the cost of the physical siding itself […]

Brick vs. Vinyl Siding

When considering siding for a home, the first things to think about are appearance and strength. While most siding can resist weather, two types of siding stand out as long-lasting: vinyl siding and brick siding. They are both great choices for durability and beauty. Vinyl is a good home siding that requires little maintenance—it just needs […]

Advice for Homeowners About Vinyl Window Replacement

Replacing vinyl windows is not something that people think as an item for home improvement. That is, of course, unless one has owned the house for more than a few years. Like all other parts of a house exposed to the elements, windows deteriorate. When the time comes to replace it, there are several important […]

Five Steps In Replacing A Bow Window – The General Process

Bow windows give a room an atmosphere of elegance and romance.  It also provides the occupant with a wider view and a brighter room.  It is similar to a bay window in that it extends beyond the wall of the house.  However, instead of the angular arrangement characteristic of bay windows, bow window glass panels […]