What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? Wrong! The fact is that what you don’t know about your home could be causing you a great deal of damage, specifically when it relates to water damage and your siding. Moisture can be one of your siding’s worst enemies, and if you don’t know what you’re…
The Non-combustible 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…
If you’re looking for more significant ways to save money and make your home more energy efficient, here are a few ideas you might not have thought of yet: applying texture coating, installing new windows, and replacing your home’s siding. 1. Long-Lasting Texture Coating As a California homeowner, you know how wild the weather gets…
It could very well happen to you. When you research contractors to provide you with new windows, you have to decide which business will do the best job. But, sometimes you just go for the company that made the cheapest offer. There are good contractors and there are those whose services are not particularly helpful…
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,…
