Can Vinyl Siding be Painted?
One of the highly touted benefits of vinyl siding is that it comes in so many colors that you’re almost guaranteed to find the hue that suits your aesthetic needs. In fact, that’s one of the big selling points of this option – you are saved the expense of having to paint it, perhaps ever.
However, there might come a time when your tastes change and you simply can’t stand the color you chose however long ago and you want to see it change. Rather than removing your old siding and putting up a new color, you can paint ...
Why is Roof Ventilation So Important?
The typical home is built with a wood frame and the roof is a steep slope, covered by asphalt shingles, though a minority of homeowners will choose cedar or other materials. The rafter and attic spaces are typically closed off, which means they could be prone to moisture problems. One of the most common ways to fight moisture buildup is to provide proper ventilation.
In an improperly vented roof, moisture is allowed to rise up and condense in the attic. This will damage insulation and studs and any other material that has prolonged contact with the ...
Green Home Improvements for Earth Day
Earth Day, celebrated every year on April 22, is a movement that began in 1970 and has continued to be an important calendar date going on five decades. Though the subject of climate change and “going green” has proven politically divisive, most homeowners can agree that Earth Day is an excellent excuse to take a little time to make environmental improvement in and around the home. The upside, apart from doing something great for the environment, is that you can also improve your living situation.
Going green can be as simple as replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent ...
How To Clean Your Siding: Vinyl, Cedar, Wood, and Fiber Cement
Thinking about renting a power washer and blasting the side of your house in an effort to clean your siding? Think again.
While a power washer might be appropriate in some applications, the way you approach cleaning your siding depends on what it’s made of. Vinyl, cedar, wood and fiber cement materials deserve customized cleaning solutions, so let’s look at a few options.
Vinyl siding is hugely popular for a number of reasons. It’s cost effective, comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, and is fairly easy to maintain. However, if your vinyl siding is beginning to ...
