Don’t let your vinyl siding installation be botched! Vinyl siding is durable, energy-efficient, and maintenance-free. It comes in a wide range of colors and styles, and it has been the exterior finish of choice for homeowners for many years. Unfortunately, we see many instances where DIY and even professionally installed siding is improperly installed, leading […]
Category: Siding
Spring Rains Show Us Who’s Boss
Spring Showers (and Summer Rain) If April showers bring May Flowers, then a May full of monsoon-like spring rains that we had at the beginning of this month — brings clogged gutters. It’s hard to focus on gutters and gutter guards, the unsung heroes of exteriors. But fail to give them some respect, and you […]
Curb Appeal Involves More Than Pretty Flowers
Siding Improves Your Home’s Curb Appeal In the age of online house shopping, curb appeal moves to a whole new level of importance and value. If the little thumbnail-size photos aren’t eye-catching, you’ve made it a lot harder to get a potential buyer to click. But even if you’re not moving, there’s just nothing like […]
Lumber Costs Can Squeeze Your Budget
Lumber and Plywood Costs Have Increased by More Than 50%, Putting the Squeeze on Many Home Projects A squeeze isn’t always a hug; no one likes a hug more than we do. A nice, healthy squeeze just brings a smile to our faces. But the kind of squeeze we in the home renovation industry have […]
The Secret Life Under Your Home’s Siding – What Lies Beneath
Vinyl Siding Problems? Does your home’s vinyl siding put a pretty face on top of a body full of trouble? Have you ever wondered why you get that occasional leak or musty smell? There can be a lot about siding that you can’t see. If you were there when the house was built, you don’t […]
Springtime Home Inspection in Delaware
Springtime Home Inspection Checklist Winter brings specific home maintenance challenges, but as the cold temperatures break, spring has its own maintenance checklist for those of us in the Delaware valley. Look at your home, inside and out. Now is the perfect time to inspect your home and take care of the following springtime home maintenance […]
Why Hire Ferris Home Improvements?
Why should you hire Ferris Home Improvements for your next home improvement project? Did you know that Ferris Home Improvements has been voted the Readers’ Choice #1 Home Improvement Company for seven years in a row? That is a great indicator that our customers are happy with the work we do. Let’s face it, ALL […]
Should I Remove the Wood Siding on my Home or Cover it up with Vinyl Siding?
When to Remove Wood Siding or Cover it Up with Vinyl? Many homeowners hoping to reduce time spent maintaining wood siding often consider upgrading to quality easy care vinyl siding. Long gone are the days that vinyl siding was known as a cheap alternative to aluminum that easily cracked, buckled and faded. Vinyl siding’s reputation […]
10 Signs It is Time for a Siding Replacement
Does Your Home Need a Siding Replacement? Whether your siding is vinyl, cement board, aluminum or wood, it is important to perform regular inspections to ensure that it is still up for doing the job. When ignored, faulty siding signs can lead to costly repairs on your home’s interior. Avoid these costs by identifying and […]
How to Handle Storm Damage to Your Home’s Siding
The weather in Delaware and the tristate area runs the gamut, from thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes in the warmer months to blizzards and nor’easters in the winter. These extreme storms can wreak havoc on your homes exterior. Wind and hail often cause extensive damage to siding. Last week we discussed how to handle storm damage […]
