This is one of the best articles I have read regarding the California Wildfire crisis. There will always be debate on who or what should be at fault for the recent uptick in wildfires in California – climate change, forest mismanagement, population growth or equipment failure (such as PG&E). I think we can all agree […]
Read MoreTake a look at this very well thought out article from the great Jim Cory about the battle between James Hardie fiber cement and engineered wood siding. I could not have said it better myself. The battle between Hardie and LP has reached a fever pitch in our Northern California market as well. We have […]
Read MoreOur Customer of the Year for 2018 has been awarded to Julie Starkey-Dean out of Auburn, California! Thank you Julie for being such a loyal customer over this past decade and a friend to me and our business! We were fortunate enough to work on her previous home in Lincoln, followed by her Father’s, then […]
Read More“Why do my new windows condense more than my old one’s? We get this question often being in the window and door business. I think Marvin’s recent blog post about this topic is very well said – please take a look at it below. As windows continue to improve, this topic will remain an important […]
Read MoreGreat article from Karen Alves at LP SmartSide. As our climate changes, we may find more termites destroying our wood framed homes. According to Orkin.com: Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year. U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage. According to the United States […]
Read MoreIf you got a price from a contractor to remodel your home in 2015 or 2016 and asked for an updated proposal in 2018 you might have had a minor heart attack! The cost of wood and lumber has now reached all time highs. The average increase in lumber costs for a new home is […]
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