What Is Soffit?

Posted on Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Some people have the wrong idea about soffit. It sounds like something that might be soft and fits onto someplace on the exterior of your house. Part of that is right; it is normally on the exterior of the house. Soffit can refer to the underside of any element of a building, but when most people use the term, they are referring to the underside of an eave on the exterior of a house. An eave is any part of a of a roof that overhangs the exterior wall.

First Impressions Count: Keep Your Exterior Clean

Posted on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Like a new car, your house should reflect your personality to the outside world. If it’s dirty, they’ll probably draw the wrong conclusions. As an added bonus, many of the steps you take to keep your house looking new will also provide added functionality. Clean gutters keep your foundation sturdy while new windows and overhangs will improve your energy bills. Keep your house shining for the looks, or keep it shiny for the function. Whatever reasons you use to motivate cleaning the results are the same: you will have happier guests and a higher home value.

9 Reasons Vinyl Is Green Compared To The Alternatives

Posted on Friday, April 8th, 2011

The characteristics of vinyl that make it both green and an excellent cladding choice. Compared to other building materials vinyl is: Lightweight, Durable, Maintenance Free, Standardized, Energy Efficient, Clean, Domestic, Safe, and Easy.

Vinyl Siding – A Green Building Material

Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

There are simple reasons as to why these claims are true especially when compared to the alternatives. For one, the materials used to make vinyl siding are more environmentally friendly and healthier than ever before. Most importantly, vinyl is greener than the materials to make most other exterior siding products.

Protect Your Interior With ERG Windows

Posted on Monday, April 4th, 2011

Not all Low-E windows block UVs the same way. Low-E formulas vary by manufacturer so not all of them are as effective in blocking damaging UV rays. ERG windows allow desirable light into your home while also reducing glare on the brightest days. This means you are only blocking bad rays and letting the good sunlight fill your home. Your day will be brighter without having to worry about your interior fading over time.

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