Whether you’re looking to sell, refinance or simply make your home a better place to live, remodeling can be a beneficial process that can also save you money in the long run. However, not all projects are worth the time, money and effort. Some more substantial projects, like remodeling an entire kitchen or bathroom, will add a lot of value …
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How to Maintain Vinyl Siding
Jan 29, 2020
As a homeowner, you know about tidying up the interior of your home, including replacing appliances and repainting as needed. You also have to clean the exterior of your home to keep up its resale value and maintain its curb appeal. If you have vinyl siding on your home, you can easily and affordably clean your vinyl siding with simple …
Read MoreCan You Pressure Wash Hardie Board? How to Clean Hardie Board Siding
Jan 13, 2020
When you first install James Hardie siding, it looks bright, clean and stunning. You can easily clean your siding once or twice a year to look its best again after it has endured the outdoor elements. Many people feel tempted to use a pressure washer to eliminate any dirt, grease and mildew. But can you power wash Hardie siding? Read on to learn how …
Read MoreWhat Is Fiber Cement Siding Made Of?
Oct 25, 2019
Fiber cement siding is a jack of all trades. It shares the durability of cement but looks like masonry or wood. It combines all the best elements of several different types of siding. You may wonder what fiber cement siding is made of since it shares characteristics with other types of siding. Here at Sunshine Contracting, we’ve put together this …
Read MoreWhat is Insulated Vinyl Siding? Vinyl Siding vs Insulated Vinyl Siding
Aug 23, 2019
Insulated vinyl siding is simply traditional vinyl siding with rigid-foam insulation attached behind it. This foam provides several benefits, including better resistance to warping and increased R-value, a measure of the insulation’s effectiveness. While we believe that insulated vinyl siding is generally the best choice in most situations, there are certain cases where traditional siding may work better for some …
Read MoreHow to Improve Curb Appeal
Jul 03, 2019
Curb appeal. We’ve all heard of it, but do you know what it means? Curb appeal is a common phrase for homeowners, especially for those who are selling their property or buying a new home. Curb appeal is a crucial factor — it plays a significantly more prominent role in the home buying and selling process than you might think. …
Read MoreHow Long Does Vinyl Siding Last?
May 10, 2019
When it’s time to replace the siding on your home, you’ll find you have many different types to choose from for the replacement. Because this is a big project and you’ll be making a significant investment in your home, you want to feel confident you’ve chosen the perfect siding. Below, we’ll go over the answers to some questions you may …
Read MoreAdvantages of Fiber Cement and James Hardie Siding
Apr 26, 2019
Fiber cement truly is one of the best building materials available in today’s market. It’s called the “Wonder Siding” by one of the leading home improvement authorities, This Old House, offering a tremendous endorsement by anyone’s standards. That’s because of the many advantages of fiber cement siding you’ll get by renovating your home’s exterior with this wonderful product. The best …
Read MoreDoes Fiber Cement Siding Rot?
Jan 11, 2019
Whether you’re planning a new build or are completing large-scale renovations, you have many decisions to make regarding the materials that will be used to construct your home. Among those decisions, choosing the right siding for your home is one of the most important. The siding on your home is its main defense against the outdoor elements: rain, snow, frozen …
Read MoreHow to Clean Fiber Cement Siding
Dec 21, 2018
You may or may not have heard of it, but fiber cement siding has actually been around for more than a century. Invented in Austria in 1901, and originally marketed under the name “Eternit“ — which spoke to its long-lasting nature — fiber cement siding first gained popularity in Australia as a way to protect homes from that country’s heavy brushfires. You …
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