A well-designed home exterior maximizes curb appeal and makes a great first impression on family and friends. But aesthetics aren’t all that matter when it comes to your home. Your roof—a vital part of your home’s protective layer—not only adds to its beauty, but also safeguards it from the elements 24/7. It enhances energy efficiency, […]
Are you tired of the high-maintenance wood siding requires? Worn out from stucco’s water intrusion and the wall rot that follows? You deserve the beauty and durability of James Hardie fiber cement siding. You’re sure to love its versatile styles, designer-picked colors, and stout 30-year warranty. The innovative Hardie company is always finding ways to […]
Stucco, once the hero of home exterior materials for luxury properties, has become the villain due to its problematic moisture intrusion and the destruction it causes, often requiring remediation. Trapped water is the enemy of stucco, and unfortunately, many southeast Pennsylvania homes are uncovering a long-standing problem they didn’t even know existed: stucco failure due […]
Pennsylvania winters can be brutal. Winter weather advisories due to heavy snowfall are not uncommon. Several inches of snow can pile up, and relentless cold weather events can bombard the region for several weeks at a time. Snow and sleet create even more treacherous conditions, leaving highways restricted to slow-moving traffic. Snow emergencies can be […]
It’s a seller’s market out there, so many homeowners are sprucing up their home and selling to take advantage of the opportunity. Whether you are selling your home soon or not, if your stucco is failing, it should be addressed. The longer you wait to remediate or replace faulty stucco, the bigger the problem becomes. […]
When stucco siding fails, if you don’t address it, you could compromise your biggest investment—your home. Stucco is prone to developing cracks and holes in it that allow water to permeate and damage it. Small holes can turn into bigger ones, along with more moisture exposure and damage such as wood rot, and unhealthy mold […]
Struggling to find a solution to your worn-out home siding? Tired of the tedious upkeep cracked stucco or moisture infiltrated wood siding requires? Ready to end the frustration of failing siding? Siding replacement with durable fiber cement can end your battles with high maintenance and low-performance products. Fiber cement is made of cement, sand, and […]
Did you realize that more goes into the cost of a siding installation than the upfront material expense? It’s important to look at siding from all angles when assessing what’s right for your home in the long run. Three considerations will affect overall siding cost: the initial installation, the lifespan, and the replacement. During these […]
Chances are, your warm, inviting stucco home looks lovely on the outside. However, you may not realize that there’s a pesky problem festering beneath your stucco siding—moisture damage. Unfortunately, hidden stucco damage can put the value of your home at risk. Signs that your home may be suffering beneath your stucco exterior include stains, cracks, […]
If you’ve begun the process of looking for a replacement siding for your home, then the numbers are likely already starting to crunch in your head. How much is a siding replacement going to cost you? Is it worth the money you’ll be putting into it? If you ever decide to sell, will you see […]