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The different types of skylights are easier to sort than they first look. You are answering three separate questions, not picking one item off a long list. Skylights Sort Three Different Ways Every skylight can... Continue Reading

So, How Often Should You Paint Your House? Most exterior paint jobs last five to ten years. Where your home lands in that range depends on your siding material, how well the last job was prepped, and your local... Continue Reading

A skylight that has never leaked can start leaking a few weeks after a new roof goes on. Stripping old shingles means prying up the flashing that seals the skylight to the roof deck, and twenty-year-old flashing... Continue Reading

What Hardie Board and Vinyl Siding Are Vinyl siding is made from PVC plastic formed into panels. It is the most common siding in the country, largely because it is affordable and easy to maintain. It comes in a... Continue Reading

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