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Wood windows have a lot going for them. They look warm, they insulate well, and in an older North Atlanta home, they often match the character of the place. What they do not love is water. Give moisture enough time... Continue Reading

How Long Do Windows Last? Most quality windows last 20 years or more when they are installed correctly and reasonably maintained. Vinyl typically runs 20 to 25 years. Wood can stretch past 30 if it stays sealed... Continue Reading

Can You Paint Vinyl Siding? Yes, vinyl siding can be painted. Done correctly, a fresh coat can give your home a whole new look for far less than tearing off and replacing the siding. Painting vinyl siding is a... Continue Reading

What Is a Downspout Extension? Your gutters catch rainwater and funnel it to the downspouts, the vertical pipes running down the corners of your home. A downspout extension (sometimes called a downspout extender... Continue Reading

What Is Board and Batten Siding? Board-and-batten siding is a vertical siding style made of two parts. Wide boards run up and down the wall, and then narrow strips called battens cover the seams where those boards... Continue Reading

Your siding does a lot more than make your house look good. It is the shield between your home and everything Georgia weather throws at it: sticky summer humidity, pop-up thunderstorms, and the occasional winter ice... Continue Reading

Across Cumming and the rest of Forsyth County, finished attics, bonus rooms, and second-story spaces are common features in homes built over the past few decades, and many of these upper-floor rooms benefit... Continue Reading

Most Atlanta homes have at least one room that stays dim no matter what time of day it is, and many homeowners have grown so used to flipping on the overhead light that they stop noticing how dark the space really... Continue Reading

You walk into the living room after a Georgia thunderstorm and there it is. A slow drip from the skylight, or worse, a brown stain creeping across the drywall around the frame. So why is your skylight leaking, and... Continue Reading