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Top Benefits of Installing New Siding on Your Home in Cotati

Enhancing your home’s exterior with new siding is more than a cosmetic upgrade; it’s an investment in your property’s longevity, energy efficiency, and curb appeal. Particularly for homeowners in Cotati, where weather conditions can be varied, choosing the right siding can make a significant difference. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top benefits of […]

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Types Of Siding and Decking Wood Defects

Types Of Siding and Decking Wood Defects There has been a recent appearance of many manufactured and composite siding and decking material products on the market. Yet, there are many who still contend that natural wood siding or decking is superior in looks, workability, and finish. But there are perennial issues with natural wood that […]

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Common Pests that Destroy Your Siding

Some of the costliest damage to a home can come from pests that burrow into wood siding. These types of infestations destroy the effectiveness and aesthetic appearance of your siding. In addition, it can lead to deeper issues depending on the types of pests involved. A Rogue’s Gallery of Siding Pests Because your home’s siding […]

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Replacement vs. Full Frame Window Installation

Great technical article from Jim Cory below about the differences between replacement (or insert) and full frame (or nail fin) window installation (see our technical video on the subject here). I cannot tell you how often we get this question, maybe 2-3 times per day either from phone calls or in person client visits. The […]

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Fire-Resistant Is Not Fire-Proof, California Homeowners Discover

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 […]

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PROTECTING SIDING FROM FREEZE/THAW CYCLE DAMAGE

If you have more than several days per year of freezing temperatures and especially if you often times have snow pack sit against your siding, the below article is for you!  We work in the South Lake Tahoe area often, and we have first hand experience and knowledge of how hard snow and freezing temperatures […]

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