By: Lauren Higl Building science has come a long way in recent years. We are learning more every day about how to make homes more energy-efficient while still keeping them affordable. This is even more important to homeowners today than it was in the past because the cost to heat, cool and run a home continues […]
Read MoreInsulated vinyl siding is starting to gain in popularity due to its energy efficiency, maintenance freedom and new and improved looks. Take a look at our gallery and the below article. Custom Home Builder Uses Insulated Vinyl Siding for Model Homes By: Lauren Higl We sat down with Paul Schumacher of Schumacher Homes to learn why the largest […]
Read MoreWith energy efficiency, sustainability and return on investment on a lot of homeowner’s minds these days, insulated vinyl (or polymer) siding is gaining traction amongst homeowners and now builders! See article and links below. January 4, 2012 Insulated vinyl siding included in Builder Online’s list of 10 Products You Should Be Using in 2012. Whether […]
Read MoreWe recently installed James Hardie’s premium Artisan FiberCement siding in Napa, CA. This panel is meant to compete with the looks of Wood Cedar Siding. With its 5/8″ thickness, tongue & groove joints and 30 year warranty, this may be the most desirable siding product in the market today! Notice the mitered corners in the picture […]
Read MoreConsumerReports.org did a study in 2009 on vinyl, polymer and fiber cements siding ratings. Most of the siding options below are not available to the Northern California Market, but of the vinyl options we are most comfortable using the Alside Prodigy and CertainTeed CedarBoards based on performance. The only other insulated siding that we have […]
Read MorePlease read the below article released by James Hardie about the return on investment numbers when you install Fiber Cement. Fortunately, the ROI numbers for most completed home improvements in Northern California are even better than the national averages. Keep in mind these numbers are the costs recouped if home is sold, however, if the […]
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