Consider Alcoa Aluminum Siding for Your Homes ALCOA Inc. or Aluminum Company of America is known for their aluminum products and the various applications these have on different industries. Their product lines include those used for automotive, construction, packaging, industrial markets, and many more. With their subsidiary companies, which each handles specific product lines and services - Alcoa has indeed a lot to offer. Their website is at www.alcoa.com. One such product they offer Continue Reading ...

Exterior Siding Materials for Your Homes Exterior siding refers to the outermost building materials of a house or a structure. There are many ways on how to go about it, and is determined by the budget one has. Exterior siding has two functions – first is the role it plays to protect the frame of the house against nature’s elements; and second is the aesthetic value it gives to the structure. Exterior siding serves as insulation to the frame of the house, giving it protection from Continue Reading ...

The Art Of Gutter Cleaning Many homeowners clean their own gutters or hire someone each season to properly maintain their homes. What you may not realize is that most gutter systems should be cleaned 3-4 times a year with each season. You may be wondering why should I clean out my gutters so often? The reason is each season trees go through various cycles that can clog up your gutters. In spring, most trees drop seedlings and dead twigs. Spring is also the best time to inspect your gutters Continue Reading ...

Gutter Maintenance Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your home gutter system intact. Making sure that your gutters have no bent areas is one suggestion made by those who help you prepare your home for sale.Clean and well maintained gutters add to your home's sale-ability. Most home improvement experts suggest that you clean your gutters twice yearly. If your gutters are clogged with debris such as leaves and twigs the rain will not run off or drain properly. It's important to make Continue Reading ...

Aluminum Frame Replacement Windows- Smart Move for Energy Efficiency What with soaring energy and fuel costs, energy efficiency in your home is more important today than ever before. That is why, when homeowners reach the point where it is necessary to replace windows for any reason, I highly recommend they choose energy efficient replacement aluminum windows. Aluminum replacement windows can appreciably influence the cost of heating and cooling a home. Of course, I realize everyone wants Continue Reading ...

Roofing Q&A: New Roof And Re-Roofing Answers * How do I know if I need a new roof? The roof should always be checked. You should keep tabs of its state. The following are signs that you may need a new roof. · Your roof is between twenty and twenty five years old. · The shingles are excessively cracking, curling, or they are blistering. · There are many shingles that are missing and/are torn or damaged. · The roof is leaking in many places. * How much does a new roof Continue Reading ...

How to Prevent Clogged Gutters If you have a home with gutters, you probably find yourself a couple of times a year climbing ladders and unclogging them. If there are trees in close proximity to the home, you may be unclogging gutters even more frequently. I recently saw a simple, but very effective, product that can eliminate this tedious and sometimes dangerous homeowner chore. The product is called “Gutter Cap” and is manufactured and installed by a company with the same name: See Continue Reading ...

Building Long-term Energy Savings Into Your Home While new homes are 100 percent more energy efficient today than those built three decades ago, most people are not familiar with how to actually design energy savings into the infrastructure of their home. Here are a few ways to save energy in your home: * Windows and doors: Today's architecture takes advantage of increased window space and elaborate entry systems. This style enhancement certainly adds to the appeal of a home, but it Continue Reading ...

Replacement Windows Information Whether you want to replace your cold, drafty windows or simply want to enhance the overall appearance of your home, you will have to go in for replacement windows even though choosing the right replacement windows is a burdensome task and involves a significant investment. Replacement windows squeeze in air between two panes of glass, providing a layer between the inside of your home and the weather outside. Thus, replacement windows insulate your home Continue Reading ...