How To Care For Western Red Cedar Siding

2021-06-18T12:23:48-07:0010/27/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|

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Western Red Cedar Siding is some of the most beautiful materials used for siding. This product’s exterior application requires annual maintenance to keep the material looking great regardless of the finishing applied to the siding. Remember: homes with Western Red Cedar Siding are stunning, but they require more homeowner commitment to maintenance than other materials. If you see any soft or deteriorating siding on your home, have dry rot repaired by a professional contractor.

Can You Repair Siding From Wildfire Damage?

2023-11-27T11:47:17-08:0010/02/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|

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Wildfires thrive in dry conditions, which areas across the country seem to be transitioning to with so many homes at high or extreme wildfire risk. As wildfires spread, we will become familiar with hot temperatures, resulting in persistent droughts. This is why homeowners will have to take proactive steps like using safer siding products to protect homes.

Seal Window Leaks Right With MasterSeal Window Caulking

2024-01-12T09:06:06-08:0008/18/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|Tags: |

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One of the most common reasons people discover leaking windows during wind-driven rain is damaged or missing sealant or caulk. Caulking is one of the simplest and most overlooked causes of window leaks. Any damaged caulk around the exterior of the window should be cleared out and professionally applied with a new bead of MasterSeal NP1 elastomeric caulk.

How To Determine If You Need New Siding

2020-11-20T13:20:52-08:0007/22/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|

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Often siding contractors will tell you that you need to entirely reside your home when a small targeted siding repair could be conducted. This common dishonest practice has made knowing when you need a full reside very difficult for homeowners—often ending in a waste of time and money.

Should I Get Fiber Cement Siding Or Vinyl Siding?

2024-07-10T14:11:29-07:0006/02/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|

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When planning to update your home's siding, there are many factors to think about during the planning stage. One of the main items is to decide what type of material to use. In this article, we'll discuss how two of the common siding materials stack up against one another; James Hardie fiber cement siding vs. vinyl siding.

Picking The Best Siding For Your Home

2020-11-20T09:49:17-08:0005/04/2020|Categories: Siding Repairs|

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When you live in Oregon or Washington, your home will need to withstand tremendous amounts of wind, rain, and moisture as well as freezing winters and extreme summer heat. Siding is the skin that protects your home, so you know it’s got to be tough to stand up to the Northwest weather.