Your home’s windows, siding, and roofing work as a unified system to control energy efficiency. In Southern California’s mild winter climate, even small gaps or aging materials can waste energy and drive up utility bills. When these three exterior components are properly maintained or upgraded together, homeowners see improved comfort, lower energy costs, and better…
Category: Exterior Remodeling
How to Fire-Harden Your California Home’s Exterior After the Wildfires
Hardening your California home is about taking charge of your safety. By creating a defensible space, you not only protect your property but also give yourself a better chance to escape (and a safe place if fire comes too close). Without these steps, your risk is much higher. The good news is you can strengthen…
Is Your Home Ready for Fire Season? An Exterior Checklist for LA Residents
If you live in Los Angeles, you know the tension that builds as fire season approaches—the concern is real. At Approved Contractors, we’re a local company, so we truly get it! That’s why we put together a practical, step-by-step checklist to help you prepare your home’s exterior for fire season. So, grab this handy guide,…
4 Exterior Home Upgrades That Help Protect Against Future Wildfires
The unpredictability of destructive fires makes it more important than ever to fortify your home against them. As we’ve experienced in Southern California, fires can quickly destroy homes, making it of vital importance to rebuild intentionally with materials that protect your property from future damage. Here are 3 practical preventative home exterior solutions to consider…
Modern Exterior Home Upgrades for 2024
Upgrading your home exterior in 2024 just got easier. With these simple tips, you’ll know how to stay up to the minute with your home’s style, texture, and functionality. Balance your individual preferences with today’s trends to get a personalized, modern look that you’ll love living in, and one that is sure to appeal to…
Elegant Window Shapes and Styles to Enhance Your Living Room
Your living room is one of the most important rooms in your house and should be a practical, functional reflection of your personal style. New replacement windows are a great way to embellish your living room and exterior with architectural flair. However, not all windows are created equally, and many styles aren’t suited for large…
Does Texture Coating Keep Your Home Cooler?
It’s no secret that summers in Southern California can get uncomfortably hot, making your home warmer than usual. We also understand the warmer temperatures in your home aren’t the only thing uncomfortable about the summer weather—the higher energy bills that come with the elevated temperatures can be equally unbearable. If you’re looking for a reliable…
Redwood Siding vs. James Hardie: Which Siding Stands Up?
Are you tired of the costly maintenance of Redwood siding? We’ve got great news for you! When you reside with James Hardie fiber cement, you can enjoy the look of wood with almost no maintenance! Not only that, but your exterior will no longer have the vulnerabilities of wood. Hungry for more cold, hard facts…
Is James Hardie Siding Fire Resistant?
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…
4 Signs You Can Trust Your Contractor
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….
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