If you’ve ever been robbed, you know the sinking feeling of returning home and feeling like something is wrong. You may see a shattered window, an open door, or valuables missing from your home—like electronics, cash, heirlooms, and even sentimental items you simply can’t replace. When a stranger violates your property, takes your belongings, and…
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Common Signs of Improperly Installed Windows
Your home’s windows protect you from the elements, create indoor comfort, bolster security, decrease noise intrusion, and enhance curb appeal. But when they aren’t installed properly, they fail to perform as they should. Water intrusion, a drafty home interior, and compromised home security can all result from faulty window installation. To perform properly, they need…
What Causes Stucco to Crumble and What Can You Do About It?
You can’t beat the gorgeous look of stucco for a Southern California home. This distinctive siding material is perfect for—but not limited to—Spanish and Mediterranean home architecture. It’s one of the oldest “natural” types of siding on the market today. If installed correctly, it maintains its beauty and insulates a home well from the elements. …
Approved Contractor Awarded Top 500 Status for 2021 by Qualified Remodeler
When planning for your home’s exterior remodel, finding the right contractor is key to the success of your project. Choose from Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 list of the leading remodeling contractors in the nation and get the optimal results for your upgrades. Approved Contractor delivers premium products and expert installation on siding and window replacement,…
How to Eliminate Weather-Related Stucco Damage with Texture Coating
Chances are, you love the beautiful, inviting appearance of your stucco exterior. However, you likely aren’t fond of the behind-the-scenes upkeep it takes to maintain this material. During storms, stucco exteriors are susceptible to developing small fractures. When it rains, these cracks allow water to seep in, creating an environment for mold, mildew, and fungus…
Can My Home’s Windows Block Harmful UV Rays?
As a Southern California homeowner, you’re no stranger to the sun. You likely know the importance of wearing sunscreen outside to protect your skin from burns. But did you realize that damage from the sun’s rays can impact you from the comfort of your own home? That’s right—ultraviolet light can penetrate through your windows and…
Replacement Window Basics You Need to Know
Worn-out windows compromise your home’s protection, lower its energy efficiency, and dim its looks. And if water infiltration is part of the problem, you’re faced with the costly hassle of moisture damage including wood rot, warping, and harmful mold and mildew. The longer you wait to address the need for new windows when damage is…
Is James Hardie Siding Expensive?
When it comes to return on investment (ROI), you can’t go wrong with durable James Hardie siding. With up to 87% return, this attractive siding is one of the top remodeling projects you can invest in. Outstanding fiber cement outshines its competition in beauty, durability, performance, and more. Buyers are thrilled to see this type…
Which Siding Stands up to California Wildfires?
The emotional aftermath of a home fire is overwhelming. In addition to furniture and valuable interior items being destroyed, irreplaceable pictures and other sentimental things may be gone forever, and it can feel devastating. Once you’ve had a home fire, you’ll likely do everything possible to safeguard your dwelling to prevent that type of distressful…
How to Choose Privacy Windows for Your California Home
More and more windows are being added to homes these days, giving them a modern, clean vibe that’s teeming with natural light. But some California homeowners are feeling like they live in a fishbowl with their lives on display rather than in a secluded refuge. The good news is that the innovative window solutions available…
