Choosing the Right Exterior Protection for Southern Homes Homeowners and property owners across the Southern states face difficult decisions when choosing exterior protection for their homes and buildings. Everyone wants a cost-effective solution that adds beauty, improves energy efficiency, and delivers long-term protection. Most homeowners also want an exterior upgrade...
WELL, THIS IS ONE WAY TO REPAIR VINYL SIDING – WITH A HAMMER AND NAILS!
When Vinyl Siding Repairs Create Bigger Problems As you can see in the photo above, the property owner attempted to repair damaged vinyl siding by nailing it directly to the exterior of the building. While this approach may stop the siding from flapping in the wind or falling off, it...
ROTTING WOOD ON YOUR HOME OR BUILDING – WILL THE COMPANY YOU HIRE TO PAINT OR INSTALL VINYL SIDING OR CEMENT BOARD FIX THAT PROBLEM FOR YOU?
Hidden Wood Damage Can Put Your Home at Risk As property owners, we all try to maintain our homes and buildings as best we can. Unfortunately, many homeowners remain unaware of hidden wood damage caused by moisture or insects such as termites. Often, peeling paint or missing vinyl siding reveals...
CEMENT BOARD – PROPER INSTALLATION REQUIRES CAULKING EACH AND EVERY BOARD
Why Cement Board Requires Extensive Caulking Unless you work in the home improvement industry, you may not realize that cement board requires caulking on every single board. The photo above clearly shows what this looks like in real life. Where the yellow arrows point, you can see white caulk lines...
IF ONLY EVERYTHING IN LIFE WAS AS RELIABLE AS STEEL!
Why Homeowners Are Tired of Painting and Caulking Wouldn’t it be great if everything were as strong and reliable as steel? Even better, what if your home’s exterior didn’t demand constant maintenance? Paint looks great at first, but it never lasts. Within two to five years, most homes need another...
THE 90 DEGREE PLUS DAYS OF SUMMER – WHAT IS IT DOING TO YOUR VINYL SIDING OR CEMENT BOARD? HOW ABOUT THAT CHIPPING OR PEELING PAINT?
Is Summer Heat Damaging Your Home’s Exterior? True summer is now upon us. Many families escape the heat with beach vacations or cruises. While you relax and recharge, have you stopped to think about how your home is holding up? Is your vinyl siding starting to wave from constant sun...
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE IN THE SOUTH – HOW DO VINYL MANUFACTURERS KNOW WHAT WINDS VINYL SIDING CAN STAND UP TO?
Will Your Vinyl Siding Survive a Hurricane? Are you considering vinyl siding for your home or building but worry about its ability to withstand tropical storms or hurricanes? Many homeowners aren’t aware of how vinyl siding is tested against high winds. Vinyl siding manufacturers send their products to a wind...
MAXWALLPRO’S STEEL SIDING SYSTEM – HOW WILL STEEL SIDING STAND UP TO HURRICANE SEASON?
Protect Your Home This Hurricane Season We are now well into July, which means hurricane season is in full swing. As residents of the South, we know the power of these storms—strong winds can knock down trees, scatter debris, and damage homes. While people can evacuate to stay safe, our...
ARE THERE BENFITS TO INSTALLING KYNAR COATED STEEL SIDING ON YOUR HOME OR BUILDING?
How MAXWALLPRO Steel Siding Benefits Your Home or Building Choosing the right exterior material for your home or building is a major decision. Homeowners want a solution that installs efficiently, lasts for decades, and delivers real savings. MAXWALLPRO’s Steel Siding Systems provide all of that—and more. Let’s take a closer...
THE INSTALLATION PROCESS – STEEL VERSUS CERAMIC COATINGS.
Ceramic Coatings vs. Steel Siding: What Homeowners Should Know Many homeowners hear bold claims about ceramic coatings and their supposed long lifespan. These products market themselves as a high-tech upgrade to paint, often advertising a 25-year warranty. However, ceramic coatings still rely on paint-like application methods and fillers. Since 25...