I frequently get asked what type of house a home owner’s is – and what decorative stucco elements fit best on it. Until now, I haven’t been enough of a history-building-styles buff to really have an answer. I came across this the other day, and found it illuminating: style home There are so many different [...]
by Admin on January 23, 2010
This summer – a contest was put on in Rhode Island in which the grand prize was a home make over using Dryvit’s Outsulation System. The lucky home owner was thrilled (who wouldn’t be, when you just increased the value of your home by $70,000). You can view the follow up here: http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/rhode_show/dryvit-systems-remodels-viewers-home And if [...]
by Admin on December 12, 2009
Without a doubt, one of the most common areas of water intrusion on any building is around window openings. Improperly installed windows will allow water to leak in behind claddings and onto framing members, and when mould or rot appears, the cladding is often inaccurately blamed. The fact is that improperly installed windows will cause [...]
by Admin on October 28, 2009
How do you earn $27,000 over 10 years for a $15,000 renovation? What is the deal with Aurora’s new “green home grant”? Take a look…
by Admin on March 30, 2009
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What part of unrenovated homes is the cause for the greatest source of heat loss/gain? Where should your money be put if you want to make the biggest, immediately difference?
by Admin on January 29, 2009
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