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Factors That Can Affect How Long Exterior Paint Lasts

There’s no set timeline or schedule that everyone follows when it comes to repainting their homes. Fortunately, however, we can teach you the factors that affect how long a current paint job will last. This will help you determine if your home needs new paint. In today’s article, Masters Roofing, the leading expert in exterior painting and replacement windows in our area, explains how often you should paint your exterior.

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Combining Picture Windows With Other Window Types

You can use different kinds of windows together to make a room look brighter and feel more welcoming. Picture windows, in particular, are flexible enough to work with a range of window types. In today’s article, Masters Roofing, the leading replacement windows company in our local area, explains everything homeowners need to know about combining window styles.

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Understanding the Fascia and the Soffit

Understanding the different parts of your roof can help you take better care of it. This is important because your roof is your home’s primary defense against water damage and the other effects of bad weather. In today’s article, Masters Roofing, the top roof replacement company in our local area, explains the difference between soffits and fascias and explains what each part does.

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Design Consistency: A Multi-Level Deck’s Benefits

Decks are a great way to expand your home’s recreational space. However, with the wrong design, they can diverge from your home’s wider exterior, making it seem like they’re an afterthought. A mismatched design element can, in turn, lower your curb appeal. Remember: when it comes to exterior design, consistency is crucial.

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Can You Paint Your House in Winter?

Temperature and humidity play a big role in how paint sets. Latex-based paints applied on your exteriors such as on windows or on siding panels dries best in temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees with humidity levels at 40 to 70%. Given these optimal conditions, it’s easy to see why many contractors (and homeowners) choose to do any exterior painting work during any season except winter.

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What Owens Corning®’s $450 Million Green Bond Means for You

With environmental concerns taking front page in the news, residential and commercial roofing services and companies have made changes to become more compliant to new green policies. Leading the forefront of meeting this challenge is Owens Corning®, a global leader in roofing, siding and fiberglass insulation manufacturing. This year, the company has issued a $450-million “green bond” in its commitment to producing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient construction materials.

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