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Window Industry Battles EPA Over Energy Star Version 6.0

Updates rolling out in January could have drastically reduced the number of Energy Star windows installed. By: Lauren Hunter A glance at the Energy Star zones map shows just how large the northern zone is. The window industry worried that heightened requirements would make Energy Star windows in this region so expensive as to be cost-prohibitive, […]

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JAMES HARDIE UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE, BRAND TO INSPIRE HOMEOWNERS AND BUILDERS

New Website Inspires Users to Experiment with Color and Design CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2014) – James Hardie, the leader in fiber cement siding, announced today the launch of its new website. The new JamesHardie.com reflects a refreshed James Hardie brand creative and positioning, and aims to be a consultative resource to its visitors, ready to […]

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Which Home Remodeling Projects Are Worth Your Money?

Good article from US News.  The Return on Investment (ROI) for siding right now is 88-99% (depending upon the product you select) and windows 96-98% in Northern California! Before you splurge on that dream kitchen or add an extra family room, make sure you’ll add to the value of your house. Homeowners should pursue projects […]

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More New Homes to Be Furnished with LP SmartSide Siding

See below article from Professional Builder Magazine Cornerstone Construction Boosts Sustainability With LP SmartSide Trim & Siding When Cornerstone Construction began building 36 homes in Coyote Rock, a waterfront gated community in Spokane, Washington, the bar was set high. Home being built with LP SmartSide siding Situation Cornerstone Construction, based in Idaho, is one of […]

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3 Generations Improvements Ranked Nationally!

In the August 2014 issue of Remodeling Magazine they completed their annual list of the biggest remodeling companies in the U.S. and 3 Generations Improvements is now ranked #142 in the Replacement Contractor category.  We are so proud to be recognized nationally – hard work does pay off! See the article from the magazine below. […]

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Siding Replacement Wars: James Hardie vs. LP SmartSide in a Battle for Contractors, Builders, and You

Posted by: Reuben Saltzman under Home Improvement Updated: June 19, 2014 – 6:06 AM  This is a guest blog post by Ryan Carey, of My 3 Quotes. We’ve all seen some epic battles over competing products in which parts of the ad campaign relied on going after the competition. Pepsi vs. Coke, Chevy vs. Ford, or today’s PC […]

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