Entries by Emilio
United Home Experts Name Exclusive Regional Dealer of Generations Insulated Siding
Polystyrene insulated vinyl is the latest innovation in exterior siding products. In a time of soaring heating expenses, some of these products offer relief. Norandex Reynolds has set the benchmark for this technology with their Generations® thermal-core, insulated clapboard. They have chosen United Home Experts of Ashland, MA to be their exclusive dealer of Generations® […]
Wood Window Replacement – When Is It Time?
Wood windows that were built 100 or more years ago (the double-framed variety) were built to last; however, those that were built 30 or 40 years ago were not. These windows are subject to wood rot and window shrinkage. The energy efficiency of the glass is often under question in windows of this age. For […]
Pricing for Outdoor Paint
There is nothing like a quality paint job on an exterior to add visual appeal, protection and value to the home. Painting a home’s exterior takes time and consideration, particularly when it comes to choosing outdoor paint. It is not just the color that needs careful consideration. The quality of the outdoor paint will make […]
Durable Types of Outdoor Paint
Oil-based paints have excellent qualities of adherence, which is essential for a durable outdoor paint product. Their main disadvantage is brittleness that can lead to cracking. Even with this drawback, oil-based outdoor paint is the desired formulation under two circumstances. The first has to do with an exterior surface that is heavy with chalking. The […]
Outdoor Painting Tips
Every eight to ten years, the exterior of a home needs to be painted. A house requires paint for a variety of reasons. One reason can be aesthetics. The old paint job is simply looking shabby, making the home look old, rundown and as if it is not being properly cared for. But there is […]
Repainting Outdoors – Reviving Your Home’s Exterior Paint
Is It Time to Repaint the Outside of The House? The outside of a home is one of the first things guests see when they come for a visit, and it might be the only part of the home that people passing on the street might see. As they say, first impressions are everything, so […]
Repainting Indoors
Is It Time to Repaint? There is nothing quite as important to a home’s interior decorating scheme as indoor paint. Repainting a room can have a dramatic effect on the overall appearance and feel of a home. Many people live in a house for years without ever repainting indoors – either because they just don’t […]
Five Common Roofing Application Mistakes
Successful roofing application requires that installers adhere to certain proper application methods. It is especially easy for inexperienced roofers and do-it-yourself homeowners to make certain roofing application mistakes simply because they are not aware of the various things that can go wrong. Here is a list of some of the most common mistakes and what […]
