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Low-e Windows Continue to Melt Siding & Landscaping

We have had several calls of problems due to the Low-e coating in windows melting siding or even burning grass and fences.  This occurs in rare circumstances in which the position of the sun in comparison to the position of a window with this glass is creating a fine hot reflective heat source.  The video […]

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Could Your Home Be Making Your Family Sick?

Please take a look at the below article posted by Progressive Foam.  We have had several homeowners lately with one of the below problems causing allergy or headache symptoms.  We have found that most of the time the problems are due to poor ventilation and excessive moisture holding in the wall cavity which causes mold spore growth. We […]

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5 Strange Signs The Economy is Improving

Instead of buying new underwear, splitting up or getting a face lift why not put new energy efficient siding or windows on your house.  Or, how about that deck face lift that has been needed for 5 years!  3 Generations Improvements is ready to install a new home at the same address for you!  Contact […]

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How Much Insulation Is Enough?

Recommended residential insulation levels by climate zone POSTED ON MAR 1 2012 BY ALEX WILSON Most leading energy experts today recommend installing a lot more insulation than is common practice. This wall for a Passive House in Seattle will hold about a foot of insulation. I’m often asked the question, “How much insulation should I […]

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Is Your Home Up to Modern Energy-Efficiency Standards?

By: Lauren Higl Building science has come a long way in recent years. We are learning more every day about how to make homes more energy-efficient while still keeping them affordable. This is even more important to homeowners today than it was in the past because the cost to heat, cool and run a home continues […]

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2011-2012 Cost vs Value Report – ROI Analysis

Please read the below article released by James Hardie about the return on investment numbers when you install Fiber Cement.  Fortunately, the ROI numbers for most completed home improvements in Northern California are even better than the national averages.  Keep in mind these numbers are the costs recouped if home is sold, however, if the […]

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