We have noticed a shift in how homeowners view their siding purchase. They not only want a durable, low maintenance, warranted siding, they want a unique exterior. They want their home to be different than their neighbors and are willing to use several different siding profiles to do so. Mixing lap with shingles, board & […]
Read MoreDon’t roll the dice with your window installation, understand the difference between replacement (or retro) and nail-fin window installation. If your contractor has not told you how they are going to install the windows, stop and watch the below video to make the best decision for your family! Windows and siding are like peanut butter […]
Read More3 Generations Improvements has been installing LP SmartSide products for close to 10 years and like many in the beginning we were skeptical of their new “SmartSide” siding product line. As a team, we put a lot of thought into the products we recommend because we want our siding projects to last with minimal call-backs. […]
Read MoreTake a look at the great article from Remodeling Magazine. The trend of high Return on Investment for exterior projects continues on the entire West Coast. The 2017 Cost vs Value report is now complete by Remodeling Magazine and not surprisingly, window replacement continues to hold high Cost vs Value numbers. Upscale vinyl window replacement […]
Read MoreFor the last 3-4 years I have done a water bucket challenge with my 3 kids with different siding materials. We simply placed some different siding types in a half full bucket and waited, and waited for the results. Well, in the last 4 years California went through a severe drought into a very wet winter, […]
Read MoreWhat a great blog post written by Ryan Carey back in 2014 about the Hardie vs LP SmartSide debate (check out the below). I have written about this subject several times and not much has changed since Ryan wrote this regarding the heated competition that exists. The only major change is that LP SmartSide now […]
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