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5 Advantages of Fiber Cement Siding

If you are a homeowner or business owner looking for new exterior siding, Three Sons Window and Door offers fiber cement siding. Fiber cement siding is growing in popularity throughout the country because of the wide range of benefits it comes with. Learn more about why you should choose fiber cement siding to protect your home and improve curb appeal.

Durable

One of the most enticing benefits of fiber cement siding is that it’s exceptionally durable. Fiber cement siding will protect your home or your business from almost any extreme weather condition while being fire resistant, water resistant, and pest resistant. Because of its strength, fiber cement siding also has an extremely long life span of around 50 years and will not rot, crack or fade like other popular siding materials.

Many Style Options

Vinyl siding is such a popular siding material for homeowners across the country because of the wide selection of colors and style options. However, fiber cement siding also comes in a wide array of colors, styles, and textures. Unlike vinyl or wood siding, the colors of fiber cement siding do not fade over time. Homeowners can pick the style they like to improve curb appeal while simultaneously protecting their homes.

Low Maintenance

Fiber cement siding is practically maintenance free. Other siding options, such as vinyl siding needs to be washed and cleaned regularly to keep its appearance up, but fiber cement siding does not need to be.

Energy Efficient

Because of the high-quality and strong materials that fiber cement siding is made from works as an excellent insulator. This allows for homeowners to spend time trying to keep their home temperature controlled and less money on energy bills.

Sustainable

Another benefit of Fiber Cement siding is that it is made from a combination of cement and recycled wood fibers. This makes this siding option much more sustainable and environment-friendly than other siding materials. This way, you can protect your home without having to worry about polluting the environment.

Contact Three Sons Window and Door

James Hardie is one of the industry’s best manufacturers of siding materials which is why Three Sons Windows and Doors offer installation of James Hardie Fiber cement siding. We offer our customers to best to ensure that they are 100% satisfied for years to come. Check out our other siding options or request a free quote today!

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Winter Roofing To-Do List

Insulation

New England winters are known for being bitter cold, which is why you want to make sure that your home is properly insulated below freezing temperatures. Before winter comes, it is so important for homeowners to check their current insulation. If you find when checking your insulation that it is damaged by water, missing, loose, or damaged in any other way, you should replace it. Insulation will keep a home temperature controlled and will keep that freezing cold air outside. 

 

Clean Gutter

Cleaning out gutters is one of the most important tasks on this winter to-do list. During the autumn months, leaves, acorns, pine cones, and other debris will get trapped and build up in your gutters. If this debris isn’t cleaned out properly, you can find damages to many parts of your home, including your roof, the foundation of your home, and your yard. When gutters are clogged with debris, they are unable to disburse water properly, causing water to damage other key parts of your home.

 

Roof Replacement

It is always important to get your roof replaced when it needs to but even more critical to do before the winter months. If your roof replacement is overdue in the winter months, you are risking the integrity of your home. Water will leak in throughout cracks in your roofing system, which will damage your ceiling, attic, and overall structure of the house, which will cost fortunes. So how do you know if your roof needs to be replaced? Keep an eye out for broken, missing, or damaged shingles or water damage on your ceiling because these are some of the key signs it is time for a replacement. For more signs that your roof needs to be replaced, click here.

 

Cut Overhanging Tree Limbs

If your home is surrounded by trees that have branches hanging over your house, it is a smart idea to cut back those overhanging limbs before the snow begins to fall. Snow can become very heavy on tree branches causing them to hang lower, and sometimes the pressure is too much, causing them to break. To keep your home safe from the impact of falling tree limbs, cut them back.

 

Contact Three Sons Window and Door

If you are in the Greater Boston Area and are looking for expert roof replacements before winter, please contact Three Sons Window and Door. Our experienced contractors provide roof inspections and consultations to ensure your home is adequately protected for the winter months. Request a free estimate today.

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Advantages of Replacing Your Windows

One popular home improvement project is replacing old windows. New windows come with obvious benefits to homes including enhancing the appearance of the home. However, new windows hold a lot more benefits than just that! Take a look at some of the main advantages to replacing old windows:

Curb Appeal

Getting new windows can really improve the overall appearance of your home, both inside and out. Windows can dramatically transform a home from looking rundown into looking fresh and high-end. There are also so many different styles, sizes, and colors of windows to choose from today, enabling homeowners to pick the right windows to match their home perfectly. On the inside of a home, new windows provide more natural light within a home making it much brighter, which can enhance the ambiance.

Increase Value of Home

As with any home improvement project, replacing windows can positively impact the value of a home. If you are looking to sell your home in the near future, it is very important to make sure your windows are new and up to date. Many prospective buyers may disregard homes that have damaged windows that need to be replaced. Windows not only make a home look nice and new, but they are essential for insulation and protection from outdoor elements that can further damage your home.

Energy Efficient

Like discussed above, windows can be used as insulation. When windows become old or damaged, it can create cracks and drafts, causing the outside air to come in and your inside temperature-controlled air to escape. In the summertime, this can cause homeowners to turn up their air conditioning to combat the hot air seeping, and in the winter, they will blast the heat. This just causes homeowners’ heating and cooling bills to skyrocket. Replacing old windows with new high-quality windows can really improve temperatures within a home while dramatically decreasing the amount of money spent on energy bills.

Noise Reduction

Being woken up by neighbors mowing their lawn, barking dogs, or traffic can be very irritating. However, there is an easy solution, and that is to replace your old windows. If you are often bothered by noise pollution, it may be best for you to invest in triple pane glass, which will block out the majority of unwanted noises.

Get New Windows Today

Three Sons has a large selection of different high-quality replacement window options. We are also partnered with Harvey Building Products to provide our customers with the industry’s best window materials. Please contact us today by filling out an online contact form or calling for replacement windows today.

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Benefits of Replacing Your Exterior Doors

When homeowners think of different exterior remodeling projects, they often think to update their siding, roof, or windows. However, many homeowners overlook replacing their exterior doors, including their front door, patio door, or side entrances. Replacing these doors also comes with a lot of different advantages.

Security

One of the most essential characteristics of a door is to be safe and secure from intruders. Old doors can become weaker and easier to break into, which is why it is imperative that homeowners replace their exterior doors. Improve your home’s security and increase your family’s safety by installing a new, secure front door.

Curb Appeal

The front door of a house is often the focal point and what the eyes are drawn to. Because of this, it is so important to make sure that your front door is in good condition and fits the style of the rest of your home. There are so many different options for doors, including the material it is made of, the color, if it has windows or not, what the frame looks like, and more! Updating your front door with a beautiful new one is an excellent way to improve the curb appeal and overall appearance of your home.

Energy Efficient

Replacing your old exterior doors can also help save you money on energy bills. Old doors wear down over time, causing them to have cracks and holes. These cracks and holes can cause outside air to come in and your inside air to leak out. This can cause homeowners to turn up their air conditioning or heating systems to combat the outside temperatures depending on the time of year.

Durability

Another benefit of replacing old exterior doors is the increased durability that new doors have. Three Sons Window & Door offers some of the industry’s best door manufacturers to ensure that our customers are getting the most durable and secure doors for their homes.

Contact Three Sons Window & Door

If you are a homeowner in the Greater Boston area and are looking to replace your exterior doors, rely on Three Sons Window & Door. Our experienced and talented team at Three Sons offers a large selection of high-quality replacement door options, including Harvey, Pella, Smoothstar, Therma-Tru, and Paradigm. Contact us or request a free quote today.

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Signs Your Siding Needs to be Replaced 

The siding on your home is one of the most important factors when it comes to both the interior comfort and the exterior functionality of the house. It’s easy to overlook regular siding maintenance and repairs since it’s on the outside of your home, but you can’t ignore it forever! Be on the lookout for these telltale signs that your siding needs to be replaced before exterior neglect turns into interior damage. 

 

Damaged Siding 

You should regularly inspect your siding for signs of damage. Damaged siding can come in many forms, including holes, cracks, gaps, and warped siding. Some damages can be repaired, but if your siding is frequently showing signs of damage, it’s probably due to be replaced. Inspect your siding at least twice a year and after any storm or high winds. 

 

High Heating and Cooling Costs 

Siding helps protect the interior of your home from the exterior weather conditions. If your heating and cooling bills seem unreasonably high, your siding may be to blame. Check for drafts around your outlets and light switches. Even if you can’t find any noticeable drafts, that doesn’t mean your siding is energy efficient. Truly energy-efficient siding should have an Energy Star approval and be paired with plenty of exterior wall insulation. 

 

Moisture Inside the Home 

Excess moisture inside of your home can come in many forms. Mold, mildew, and even rot are all signs that moisture is entering your home. If you can’t narrow down an interior cause of the excess moisture, your outdated siding could be to blame. Siding with gaps, cracks, or holes is especially prone to letting moisture enter the home through exterior walls. It’s better to replace old or damaged siding before it turns into a moisture issue inside the house. Removing mold and repairing the interior of your home will be a lot more expensive and a bigger inconvenience than just replacing your outdated siding before it becomes an issue. 

 

Unsightly Appearance 

Sometimes the most significant telltale sign that your siding needs to be replaced is your own unhappiness with how it looks. If your home is sticking out like a sore thumb around your neighbors, upgrading your siding is the perfect fix! New siding can be purchased in a variety of colors and textures to fit any design plan. New siding that improves the appearance of your home is not only something you and your neighbors will appreciate; it’s attractive to potential buyers too. Siding has a great return on investment because it raises the resale value of your home. 

 

Siding Replacement Services

Contact Three Sons today to speak with a siding contractor in your area! Our team can schedule a consultation to evaluate your current siding and discuss your options for new siding installation