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Fiber Cement Siding Issues: Paint Peeling

The siding industry for houses is an ever-expanding one thanks to a growing number of manufacturers developing new materials for the job. While vinyl siding remains the most popular option for its cost-efficiency, durability, and versatility, more homeowners are now turning to fiber cement siding for their siding needs. This material, also called cladding, is […]

Simonton Windows vs Harvey Windows

An internal comparison 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. The ratings provided are opinion based and not the result of lab testing or product specification examination. VS […]

This article will take a look into two different products, Marvin Integrity and Harvey windows. Integrity windows feature a selection of fiberglass windows with fiberglass frames, while Harvey Industries windows offer insulating windows in wood or vinyl. Window Types Harvey Industries offers 5 different types of windows, including vinyl, wood, impact, acoustic, and storm. The impact […]

The Durability of Fiber Cement Siding

Homeowners have a myriad of options for the siding they install on their homes. There are currently many alternatives to traditional vinyl siding on the market today; many companies in the siding industry now create new and innovative kinds of siding in an effort to find the right formula to keep out the elements and […]

Identifying Asbestos in Siding

In the not-so-olden days, asbestos was found in everything from roofing materials to insulation to siding. In the past 20 years or so, asbestos has slowly been disappearing from old homes and buildings. Gradually, people began to realize that although asbestos materials provided great insulation and was inexpensive to install, the health risks were not worth […]