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…
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…
If you’re thinking about hiring a contractor for new James Hardie siding, replacement windows, or any other home exterior remodeling project, choose wisely. The technicians you hire to complete the project are just as important as picking the right materials to have installed. Here are four signs you have chosen a contractor you can trust….
Many homes in Southern California—like popular Spanish Colonial style homes—have a great-looking stucco exterior. The problem with stucco though is its costly maintenance and frequent repair needs. Before you consider painting your stucco, consider texture coating instead. Texture coating, an advanced, flexible coating for stucco by Approved Contractor, Inc. provides maximum protection from the elements…
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. …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
