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The Many Sides of Siding: Understanding Your Choices

June 18, 2023 No Comments

In this episode of Beyond the Studs, Legacy Exteriors owner, Josh Gauwitz, dives into siding for residential homes, and the many choices that come along with it. The first question is do you need new siding, or siding repair? “When it comes to repairing vs. replacing siding, we first need to determine what the homeowner wants. If the first choice is repair, then we assess the damaged area(s) of the siding and make an honest recommendation as to whether or not it can be repaired,” says Josh.  When it comes to customer service, Josh believes in, “providing what is in the best interest for our customers, which means we don’t push for new siding if it’s not necessary. In fact, we have a repair department of service technicians that specialize in repairing siding, gutters, roofing and windows.” Understanding your siding choices … If you are considering new siding, there are a lot of options to choose from. Let’s dive into some of the details to help clarify what might be the best type of siding

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Beyond the Studs: The Importance of Gutters

June 10, 2023 No Comments

In this episode of Behind the Studs, Legacy Exteriors owner, Josh Gauwitz, spoke all about the importance of gutters.  While gutters may not be the most exciting part of your home, they play a critical part in protecting it from potentially serious issues. Let’s dive in and take a closer look at what every homeowner should know about gutters … All of the debris that collect in your gutters can cause problems for your home — including issues with the fascia, siding, foundation cracking, leaks in your basement, and ice damming in winter months. And, clogged gutters that hold stagnant water can also become a dwelling for mosquitos, which is never pleasant.  That said, gutters are extremely important, but sadly, according to Josh, “they are designed to fail because of their open design. Anytime you get debris in your gutter, granules from shingles, leaves — whatever — it’s going to affect the performance of your gutters. Basically, if it gets in there, it’s going to impact how your gutters operate and this can eventually lead

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The Benefits of Metal Roofing

May 29, 2023 No Comments

When it’s time to replace your roof, it’s important to understand what your options are so you can weigh out which type of roofing is best for your home — and your budget. At Legacy Exteriors, we install three kinds of roofing: asphalt, metal and rubber. That said, today we’re going to focus on the benefits of metal roofing, to give you a solid idea of what you can expect if you choose this type of solution. Let’s start off with a quick definition … A premium product, metal roofing has a higher cost than asphalt shingles. It also has a much better lifespan, as a metal roof can last for up to 50 years or more. We often install standing seam metal roofing systems, which are a type of roofing that is made of aluminum, and can last up to 50 years without needing any major repairs or replacements. A standing seam metal roof has interlocking panels that run from the ridge of the roof to the eave.  THE BENEFITS OF METAL ROOFING COLOR

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Beyond the Studs: The Benefits of Four Seasons Sunrooms Products

May 21, 2023 No Comments

In this episode of Behind the Studs, Amanda Alexander from our design team talked about Four Seasons Sunrooms products. Four Seasons Sunrooms is a company that manufactures many of the amazing products we offer at Legacy Exteriors — including pergolas, sunrooms, 3- and all-season rooms, or a nice screen porch that can be upgraded down the road if the homeowner desires. Today, we’re focusing on two of the major points Amanda discussed in the episode: 1. How virtual 3D renderings, along with getting to know our customers, helps us create room additions that are a perfect fit to an existing home. 2. The benefits of Four Seasons Conservaglass™ NXT with Stay-clean technology. Virtual 3D Renderings Room additions onto an existing home don’t need to look like a “new wing” of the building. In fact, one of the things that sparks Amanda’s creativity is answering the question, “how can we make this room addition look like it’s always been part of this home?” Many things go into the design process to ensure that the new room

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Which Type of Siding is Right for You?

May 11, 2023 No Comments

There’s a lot to consider when thinking about new siding for your home. Between materials, color, warranties, cost — and finding the right installation company — it can feel overwhelming. The good news is, if you’re looking for clarification on which type of siding is right for you, you’ve come to the right place. This article talks about five different types of siding, and the benefits of each: Vinyl Siding Composite Siding Hardboard Siding Cement Siding Wood Siding Let’s get started! VINYL SIDING Typically, vinyl siding is the most affordable option when it comes to siding. The good news is that it is a quality siding choice that offers incredible value for the cost. With vinyl siding, you have two major categories to choose from before you decide on color: Traditional Vinyl Siding is an easy, low-cost way to update your home and increase its value. Insulated Vinyl Siding has a slightly higher cost than traditional vinyl siding, although it typically pays for itself over time as the insulating properties help keep your home warmer

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