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…
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…
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…
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,…
Faulty siding can leave a home vulnerable to moisture penetration, cause wood rot, and lead to costly repairs. When your home exterior needs siding replacement, consider the strongest siding material on the market: fiber cement siding. Residing your home is a major investment, so it’s wise to make an informed decision and learn about the…
Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Los Angeles, California, January 14, 2018 – Approved Contractor, Inc. has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The firm was chosen by the more than 40 million…
You just cleared the last of the fall and winter leaves from the corners of the yard. Winter is over and spring is here, with sunny days and cool nights. What is the best investment of your home improvement budget this year? New windows. If you start now, you can beat the rush, prepare for…
When you consider how best to change the paint on your home’s exterior, you may be tempted to go cheap. However, you would be surprised at how the choice for cheap paint does not actually save you money over the years. Exterior coating from a professional increases your home’s resistance to ultraviolet rays, lowers your…
Is your home an energy hog? If so, odds are you’re shelling out big money every month just to keep you and your family comfortable in the home. Don’t let a fear of high costs prevent you from taking steps today to make your home more energy efficient. There are many small measures you can…
Replacement windows promise big energy savings, but they can represent a significant expense up front. If you’ve thought about replacing your old, inefficient windows but aren’t sure whether it’s really necessary right now, these telltale signs will help you make the call. Your windows are drafty If you’re sitting in front of the windows…
