Siding Contractor Lingo: Key Terms to Know
If you’re considering having your home’s siding replaced, it’s important to know the key terms and what they mean. This will help you better understand the process and what to expect. Here are some of the most important terms to know when it comes to siding replacement:
Siding Functions: How Cladding Protects Your Home
In addition to playing a critical role in your home’s aesthetic appeal, your siding also protects it from the elements. Together with the roofing and gutter systems, this important exterior component helps keep excess moisture out, safeguarding your interior from potential damage.
Things to Keep in Mind When Dealing With Siding Storm Damage
Flying debris carried by strong winds during a severe storm can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior. Aside from shattered window glass and torn roof shingles, punctures and dents may also become apparent on your siding. Given how it plays an integral role in your home’s curb appeal, you must know what to do if it […]
Foolproof Ways to Design Your Exteriors
Ultimately, the design decisions about your roofing, siding and any other part of your exteriors are all up to you. While your remodeling contractor can suggest a few tweaks here and there, the choices you make can all be based on your own preferences. Unfortunately, not many homeowners have experience choosing wisely when it comes […]
3 Lovely and Durable Options for Your Siding Replacement
As one of your home’s largest and most visible design elements, your siding should make a big impression. Your choice of siding material is essential. While there are a variety of options available, fiber cement, vinyl, and cedar remain popular among homeowners across the country.
Vertical Siding: A Worthy Investment
Vertical siding is less popular than horizontal design, but it’s nevertheless worth the remodel. While the installation is not without challenges, its advantages add value to your money in more ways than one.
4 Low-Maintenance Home Upgrades That You’ll Love
Being a homeowner means that you should enjoy the comforts of your home. After all, your biggest investment is where you will spend most of your time
What Exactly Does Siding Do for Your Home?
The purpose of your siding extends far beyond curb appeal. Yes, a beautiful exterior is pleasant to look at, and appeal is one of the most important functions of your siding, but it does have other more practical uses. Siding serves as the “skin” of your home, and it, along with your roofing system, is responsible […]
No Fuss, No Muss: Siding Replacements During Winter
Snow days and hailstorms are usually reason enough not to do any work on your siding in the middle of a Minnesotan winter. However, if you’re lucky enough to find several days of clear weather somewhere during the season, you’ll be happy to know that replacing your siding even during winter has some very surprising benefits.
LP® Building Solutions: Leading the Building Products Sector
LP® Building Solutions is taking the lead in the building products sector. The industry is growing fast in terms of technology, digitization and product innovation. A skilled labor talent crunch could set many industry stalwarts back on their heels. LP Building Solutions, though, is showing how to thrive in this hyper-pressurized environment. Here’s how it’s […]
LP® Smartside® Engineered Wood Siding: The Alternative to Fiber Cement
Efflorescence is common with most types of concrete, stucco and masonry. These materials are very porous and will absorb any moisture in which they come into contact. This has been a problem for fiber cement siding manufacturers for many years. Unlike fiber cement, engineered wood siding will not effloresce.
Design Tips: Planning a Low-Maintenance Exterior
Maintenance is important to maintaining the visual appeal of your exterior. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time for it. Keep in mind that some materials are more prone to damage and require more maintenance. By replacing these materials with low-maintenance alternatives, you can create a low-maintenance exterior.
How to Prep Your Siding for Painting
Painting your siding is a cost-effective way of updating your exterior. But before you can start, you need to prep your siding first. Otherwise, the paint might not stick to your siding.
Infographic: 3 Top Siding Materials for Every Home
Let’s look at 3 of the best siding options for your home!
LP Corporation Publishes 2016 4Q and Year-End Results
Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corporation is one of today’s leaders in engineered wood building materials. They have recently released their 2016 fourth quarter and year-end results. Krech Exteriors is proud to be a leading certified source for their top-quality siding products, such as their SmartSide™ line of siding products. We’re excited to report that the future’s looking […]
The Great Advantages of LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake Siding
Krech Exteriors is the leading choice for new siding in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas. We install a wide range of siding types so we can provide our customers with the best siding choices for their home. Our LP® SmartSide® Cedar Shake Siding is perfect for homeowners who want the traditional appeal of wood without […]
How Krech Exterior’s Siding Design Service Works
Homeowners mostly rely on their imagination to envision their new siding. While it can be exciting to picture it in your head and draft the design on paper, this task is can be time-consuming. However, thanks to the Siding Design Service from Krech Exteriors, you can try various siding options to find the perfect match […]
The 3 Distinctive Design Options of LP® SmartSide® Siding
Aside from roof replacement, updating your siding in Minneapolis is one of the best ways to prepare your home for the winter. Choosing top-quality products is essential to ensure your home can withstand the harsh weather.
Things to Look for to Make Your Siding Replacement a Success
When buying new siding, your choice of product and contractor is important. This protects your home against the Twin Cities climate while boosting curb appeal. The right contractor can also give you the right siding material that will meet your needs and budget. To ensure you make the right decision in your replacement siding in […]
Siding Upgrade: What Makes LP® SmartSide® a Sound Investment
Apart from your replacing your roof, upgrading your siding is one of the better ways to weatherize your home for the winter. Choosing the right product is key for this home improvement project. As the leader in siding in Minneapolis, Krech Exteriors takes pride in being the premier source of LP® SmartSide®. This engineered wood […]
