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Question: I have a wood siding home and was told it needs up-keep but I don’t know what that is or how often I should paint it. Answer: A house with wood siding must be repainted at least every five to seven years, or as soon as the paint finish begins to...
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Question: I was told it would be better to replace my roof because of its age instead of repairing it. Its only 15 years old isn’t that too early to replace a roof? MC Answer: This really depends on the actual condition of the existing roof and the type of roof...
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Question: I plan on having new windows installed throughout my house. My concern is that I keep hearing about windows and doors leaking causing a lot of water damage. What do your recommend? Answer: The easiest way for water to get into structures is through...
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Ask a Contractor Question: What’s the difference between traditional stucco finish and Acrylic Stucco finish? Answer: First of all acrylic stucco is also know as synthetic stucco, elastomeric stucco finish and other names Acrylics are made from acrylic resins and/or...
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Ask A Contractor Series Customer Asks: What is dry rot and what should I do about it? Answer: Basically it’s a moisture seeking fungi. (Fungi are an organism that lives by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which they grow. Things like mushrooms, mold,...
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Ask A Contractor Question: I got a call from a woman who asked, “If I start a kitchen remodel on the 19th of October will it be finished by November 25th so I can have Thanksgiving here in a new kitchen?” Answer: Yes, it would be possible if certain conditions exist...