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While you can certainly try to paint your house's exterior yourself, you may want to reconsider if you don't have the time to do a thorough job. Leaving the job uncompleted will make your house look unsightly and may earn you the ire of your neighbors.

If the siding on your home is worn or damaged, you're going to want to do something about it sooner rather than later. Leaving it to deteriorate further will not only leave your house looking unsightly, moisture seeping in through compromised areas might also affect its structural integrity.

There are many different kinds of house paints available and they can differ significantly in quality and performance. As such, you're going to want to go for the best you can afford as paints that are more expensive will produce better results.

Are you planning to begin a painting project? Ideally, you will want to cover or remove all of the furniture from the room before you start.

Make sure that you are purchasing the right amount of paint that you will need for a room. Generally speaking, you would use one gallon of paint to cover an area of approximately 400 square feet.

While true stains pe*****te wood, opaque or solid “stains” do not; instead they form a film over the wood, much like paint does. Part of their appeal is their thinner formulation, which allows the grain of the siding to show through.

Did you know that there's a wide array of siding types for you to choose from? Depending on your preference, you can go for anything from fiber cement, engineered wood, vinyl, stucco, brick, stone to even glass.

While you may save on the cost of labor if you decide to DIY your home's paintjob, you have to consider the materials you need to purchase to get the job done. Aside from the paint, you will also need to buy brushes, rollers, tarps and even a spray gun so any potential savings may end up being spent.

Dividing your home into sections can be helpful when cleaning. This can help you to focus on an area and reduce getting sidetracked.

Protect your pipes before the freeze. We have pipe insulation, faucet covers and foundation vent covers in stock.

It may be necessary to re-side your home if there is water is penetrating the old siding in enough places that it is no longer economically sound to do patchwork. Water does more damage to homes than anything else.

If your home has asbestos siding, it is probably safe as long as it is not disturbed. Because vinyl siding can be installed over existing siding, it may be a more economical option because it may avoid asbestos abatement processes.

If you need to replace your home's sidings but are on a budget, your best option would be to go for vinyl. Though less expensive than other siding types, vinyl is by no means inferior as it lasts for quite a while and provides insulation that is more than adequate.

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While many professional painters may recommend allowing new siding to weather for a few weeks before painting in order to improve adhesion, studies show that after two weeks the siding begins to degrade. We recommend painting new siding within the first two weeks of installation.

Siding can be installed in any season – your time and budget are the determining factors. It may be a little easier to schedule the re-siding in an off-season, but otherwise there are no limitations.

The principal difference between paints and stains is that true stains are absorbed into the surface of the wood while paints create a protective film, even if it is an oil paint. The product to select depends on the look you want to achieve.

The International Building Code classifies vinyl siding as a safe cladding material for cladding in all types of building construction. Because it meets stringent ASTM standards, it's become the siding of choice for more and more commercial structures.

Putting your home on the market? A fresh coat of paint is an investment that pays off in a quicker sale. A new interior paint job using neutral colors will help make your home more appealing to buyers.

One of the things to discuss about vinyl siding is the thickness, or the gauge. The higher the gauge number, the thicker the material is, and the better the performance of the siding. Choose the gauge that fits your budget.

Working with a professional siding company means worry free installation. Not only do we have all the necessary equipment, we can perform the work in the least amount of time possible, and haul away scrap or unusable material to the recycling center or landfill.

A good paint job on the exterior of your home should last from seven to ten years, depending on the climate, exposure to sunlight, and other variables. For best results, insist on a prime coat, followed by two coats of top-quality paint.