The Pros & Cons of Vinyl Windows

Last week we talked about the Top 9 Benefits of Vinyl Siding. This week we’ll continue our discussion about vinyl products, with a focus on vinyl windows. When it comes to choosing replacement windows in the Madison area, there is no shortage of options. To begin, there are materials choices that range from fiberglass, to wood, to vinyl. And within each materials category there are many brand options, as well as different series and styles within each brand.  This can often leave homeowners wondering how they’ll ever choose replacement windows for their home, which is why it’s so important to work with a windows contractor who takes the time to understand a homeowner’s needs and budget — which will ultimately narrow down choices to the ones that are best for each homeowner. Before we get into vinyl window benefits, it’s important to note that one of the most important parts of the process is choosing a quality window maker. Saving a few bucks on lesser-quality windows now, can cost much more in energy bills and

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Top 9 Benefits of Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding has been a favorite choice of homeowners for a long time — and with good reason. There are many benefits to vinyl siding, and we’re going to cover nine of them in this article to help you determine if it is the right type of siding for your home. Before we begin with the benefits, we’d like to point out that there are two main types of vinyl siding: Traditional Vinyl Siding, which is more affordable than insulated vinyl siding. Insulated Vinyl Siding, which is only slightly more expensive, but has the ability to save dollars on your utility bill. Choosing between these two types of vinyl siding is typically easy. If you’re looking to update your home before selling, traditional vinyl siding is the less expensive option for a facelift in curb appeal. If you are planning on remaining in the home, insulated vinyl siding is the way to go. OK, now onto our top 9 benefits of vinyl siding … 1. Great Warranties Although this is not typically the first benefit

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5 Ways to Winterize Your Home

Yesterday was Groundhog Day, and according to Jimmy the Groundhog (who resides in Sun Prairie, WI) we’re in for an early spring! That said, it’s not too late to take the initiative and winterize your home, if you haven’t already done so. The following tips are all geared toward helping you winterize the exterior of your home. Let’s get started  … CLEAN OUT YOUR GUTTERS With the warm weather we’ve been having the past few days, you may be noticing your gutters are not draining properly. If they’re clear of snow and ice, here’s what you can do (or hire someone to do) right now to get them working better … Remove any debris from the gutters — like leaves, sticks and even asphalt roof granules — to help gutters remove water from melting snow or rain, instead of spilling over the side of the gutters. It’s also important to check your downspouts to ensure they are draining properly. We’ve had customers who didn’t clean their gutters for a few years, and when they called

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Top 6 Reasons to Update Your Front Entry Door

Realistically, the front entry door of your home probably isn’t something you think about much — unless there’s some type of issue with it, or you’re simply just looking to remodel the exterior of your home. When it comes to new door installation, we’ve found that there are a handful of popular reasons that homeowners in the Dane County area want their entry doors replaced — including better security and improved curb appeal — so we decided to share the top 6 reasons you might want to replace your front entry door. Before we get started with our top 6 reasons, we’d like to share a couple of important things to consider, no matter what your reason for having a new front entry door installed: Make sure you are getting a quality door, from a dependable brand, with a solid warranty Make sure the contractor you hire to install the door is experienced, licensed, and LOCAL These two points may seem like no-brainers, but they’re worth pointing out because an improperly installed door can cause

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The Pros and Cons of Wood Windows

Wood windows are still a very popular option for replacement windows in the Madison area. This is true for many reasons, and we’ll dive into the advantages of wood windows — especially ones that are well made, with solid warranties — in this article. That said, there are some potential drawbacks to wood windows, which we’d also like to share in order to help you make the best decision possible when deciding on replacement windows.  Let’s jump right in … THE PROS OF WOOD WINDOWS There are many reasons wood windows continue to be a popular choice for homeowners, including: GOOD LOOKS Wood is one of the nicest looking window materials. The gorgeous grain and tone of wood can add to the character of your home, while giving it a more natural feel than vinyl, aluminum or fiberglass windows.  VERSATILITY To begin, wood windows have a multitude of customization options, which is great for homeowners who are looking for something specific, or who are looking to meet a particular budget. They can also be stained

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