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Window Replacement for Your San Diego Home
Window Replacement Components When replacing your windows, two main elements impact their durability and performance: 1. Window Materials Choose from popular vinyl, fiberglass, or wood for your window frames. Select attractive hardware and glass options to complement your home’s architecture and match your style. 2. Window Installation Windows shouldn’t be a DIY project; they need...
Top 14 FAQs about James Hardie Siding
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers. Choosing the best siding material for your home’s long-term needs can be a daunting task. At Approved Contractor, we understand how overwhelming it can feel to need home exterior upgrades. That’s why we take time to educate you on options so you can make the best choice for your home….
Is Fiber Cement Siding Fire Resistant?
The Noncombustible Nature of Fiber Cement Siding The tragic loss of a home due to wildfires can be devastating. When possessions, keepsakes, and the home in which memories were made goes up in flames—it’s time to rebuild. There is hope and healing ahead as a new home is constructed and lives are restored. When rebuilding…
The Facts about Double Hung vs. Single Hung Windows
Understand the Basics Before Deciding on Replacement Windows Faulty windows can leave your home drafty and cost you in utilities. Window replacements, from Approved Contractor, improve your home’s value, energy efficiency, and indoor comfort. Before deciding on what type of windows you will have installed, it pays to learn the basics about your options. When…
14 Signs It’s Time to Install New Siding
Avoid Costly Damage Old Siding Can Create When siding wears out and moisture penetrates it, trouble can cascade. If we don’t attend to our home’s need for new siding promptly, the expense of siding repair or replacement can increase. Avoid the costly damage old siding can create by proactively inspecting your current siding and looking...
Pros and Cons of James Hardie Siding
When siding fails, costly moisture damage can result. The good news is that James Hardie siding gives you reliable protection for your home, so you can avoid the hassles of moisture penetration. Known as America’s favorite siding product, it not only lasts long, but also looks gorgeous. Popular James Hardie Siding James Hardie siding is...
Get Eco Friendly Fiber Cement Siding for Green Building
When choosing the siding material for your new home or remodel, consider looking at eco friendly options. Fiber cement siding, a sustainable siding choice, is a leading “green” siding option on today’s market. Vinyl siding produces twice the carbon dioxide cement does during manufacturing. Vinyl (made of PVC) also off-gasses during its lifetime, and continues...
Does Elastomeric Paint Need Primer?
Stucco looks gorgeous, but its beauty requires upkeep that can be costly, particularly if it’s not addressed early. Once any significant cracks in stucco are repaired, elastomeric paint can be applied to a home exterior and eliminate future cracks. While some homeowners try to fill hairline cracks with multiple coats of paint, elastomeric paint works…
Why Homeowners Replace Stucco with James Hardie Siding
Stucco siding may look gorgeous, but its beauty comes with several drawbacks. It tends to be high maintenance and needs repairs frequently, which cost homeowners both time and money. When you decide you’re ready for new siding, take a look at the most popular siding product in America, James Hardie siding. This durable, great looking…
What Windows are Energy Efficient?
All windows are not created equal. Energy efficient windows—also referred to as energy saving windows—keep your heating and air conditioning from leaking out of your home. They improve your insulation and decrease your utilities bills. And they increase indoor comfort throughout the year, keeping temperatures consistent throughout your home. At Approved Contractor, as homeowners ourselves,…
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