Signs Your Windows Need To Be Replaced

Posted by admin on March 31, 2019

Your windows are an important piece when it comes to the health of your home. They provide your home with sunlight, ventilation, and curb appeal, and play an important role when it comes to keeping your home in good condition. However, it can often be difficult to identify whether your windows are in need of replacement.

Drafts Around The Frames

A clear sign that your windows need to be replaced is when you begin to feel drafts around your windows. If you feel the cold creeping in around your windows during the winter, or the heat during the summer, take you’ll want to replace your home’s windows.

Difficulty Operating The Windows

If you are having trouble operating your windows, you’ll want to consider replacing them. When your windows begin to stick in their frames, it’s time to consider replacing them. Your windows should be easy to operate in order to avoid injury, and after years of being exposed to the elements, your windows may begin to stick in their tracks.

It’s Hard To Clean Your Windows

While old windows are often difficult to clean. Old double-hung windows have to be cleaned from the outside on a ladder, which makes it a difficult, slightly dangerous task to have to do on an annual or bi-annual basis. If you’re tired of having to climb up on a ladder every time you need to clean your windows, consider installing new double-hung windows. Modern double-hung windows are generally designed to swing inward to make cleaning second or third story windows much easier.

Noise Pollution

If you feel like you can hear every car’s engine within a half-mile radius through your closed windows, you’re probably not imagining it! Old windows, particularly ones that are drafty, tend to also leak sound through the small openings that drafts come through. If you feel like you can hear the whole neighborhood at night, your windows may be to blame.

They Look Worn Out

This sign is particularly relevant if you plan on putting your home on the market in the near future. Old, chipped windows often take away from a home’s curb appeal, and can significantly take away from their

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If you are interested in having your home’s windows replaced, reach out to our team today at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you!

Signs That Your Roof Needs To Be Replaced

Posted by admin on March 18, 2019

Roofs, just like any other portion of your home’s exterior, eventually need to be replaced. They are constantly exposed to, and pummeled by, the elements, functioning as your home’s largest barrier against them. This leads to wear and tear that will eventually degrade your roof’s ability to safely protect your home. However, sometimes it can be hard to tell when your roof is nearing the end of it’s lifespan. If you’ve been curious about whether or not your roof needs to be replaced, take a look at our blog to learn about a few of the most common signs.

Your Shingles Are In Bad Shape

There are plenty of reasons your shingles may need to be replaced. They could be losing granules, which help protect the shingles asphalt coating from UV rays, provide fire resistance, and also add aesthetic appeal. Your shingles could also be curling, cupping, or buckling from water or wind damage, which obviously degrades their performance.

Your Roof Is Visibly Sagging In

A clear sign that you need to replace your roof is the moment you see any visible sagging. If you see that your home has a sagging roof, you’ll want to replace it immediately to protect your family and your home. A sagging roof indicates that there is a significant amount of rot damage that’s affecting your home’s ability to hold up the weight of your roof, which could cause it to collapse and cause a great deal of damage. If you notice that your roof is sagging at all, have it examined and replaced immediately!

There Is Water or Visible Light In Your Attic

If you have any water, or visible light, coming into your attic, you will need to replace your roof. Light is a relatively minor concern when compared to water. If there is light finding its way into your attic, it means there are small holes that could also allow in moisture and contribute to energy loss. However, if you find water in your attic, that can quickly become a major issue. It will effect your home’s frame, leading to rot damage and causing significant damage to your home’s roof deck and potentially the frame of your home.

Moss Growth

Another sign that your roof may need to be replaced is moss growth. Whether your roof needs to be replaced really depends on how significant the mass has become. Moss tends to grow in climates with more precipitation, and particularly on roofs that don’t get a lot of light which helps to evaporate moisture. If moss growth becomes significant, it can find its way into the nooks and crannies of your shingles where it can cause significant damage, as it traps moisture on your roof which becomes particularly damaging during the winter.

It’s Old

Finally, you may simply need to replace your roof because it’s outdated. If your roof has been on your home for more than two or three decades, it’s likely that it’s not doing a great job at protecting your home from moisture damage, or keeping your home very energy efficient.

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Interested in learning more about the signs that your roof needs to be replaced? Perhaps after taking a look at your roof you’ve realized you’re in need of a roof replacement? Reach out to our team to discuss replacing your roof at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits of Remodeling Your Kitchen

Posted by admin on March 11, 2019

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It serves many functions, from nourishing the family, to providing a space for everyone to reconnect at the end of a long day. If your kitchen is feeling outdated, or less functional then you would like, considering remodeling to improve your kitchens utility and beauty. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of remodeling your kitchen, read below:

Increase Your Home’s Value

If you’ve been interested in increasing your home’s resale value, one of the best rooms to renovate is the kitchen. Your kitchen remodel could end up recouping as much as 70% of it’s cost through resale value, making it a great investment if you’re interested in remodeling your home for the financial benefits. If you also benefit from renovated kitchen by using it for a few years before selling your home, the renovation will have truly paid for itself.

Improve Functionality

Renovating your kitchen can increase your home’s functionality. If your kitchen isn’t as easy to use as you and your family would like, renovating your kitchen can alleviate this concern. Not enough counter space? Add an island. Need to be able to cook more food at one time? Consider installing a second stove! There are plenty of ways to increase the functionality of your kitchen, which will increase your home’s value as well!

Make Your Kitchen Energy Efficient

If it’s been a long time since you changed your kitchen appliances, installing new ones such as a fridge or stove can make your kitchen more energy efficient. Technology has improved greatly over the last twenty years, as have standards for efficiency, so you could see significant savings on your energy bill by installing more energy efficient appliances. From saving money on electric bills when you use your stove, fridge, or dishwasher, to reducing your water bill by installing low-flow faucets, there are plenty of ways you can make your kitchen more efficient and reduce your energy bills.

Aesthetics

If your kitchen was designed a few decades ago, it’s quite possible that it could use an update simply for aesthetic reasons. Updating your kitchens aesthetics can give it new life. You don’t even need to renovate the entire kitchen to achieve an aesthetic update. If you repaint your walls and update your cabinets, your kitchen will feel like a brand new space! If your kitchen feels outdated and doesn’t match your personal style, create a space that does with a new color scheme or materials. Updating your kitchens design will help breathe new life into your home!

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Exterior Renovation Harvey, CertainTeed, Therma-Tru, Azek, Trex

CertainTeed, Harvey, Therma-Tru, Azek & Trex Exterior Renovation

Posted by admin on February 28, 2019

This past Fall Three Sons Window & Door completed an exterior renovation for the residential property pictured above. However, this would not have been possible if it weren’t for the wide selection of superior building products have available from a variety of top-rated industry manufacturers. These manufacturers include some of the most trusted names in the industry such as CertainTeed, Harvey Building Products, Therma-Tru, Azek Building Products, and Trex. By sourcing top-quality products from these highly rated manufacturers we are able to create a collaboration of products that suits your home’s every need all the way from aesthetics to maintenance.

Harvey Building Products Windows

These aesthetic and functional benefits mentioned previously are not limited to the CertainTeed products we offer, as Harvey Building Products replacement windows come with a variety of features that account for them as well. Replacement windows from Harvey Building Products that are installed by Three Sons Window & Door go above and beyond for homeowners looking to save on energy costs since they are ENERGY STAR certified. This means they work to help you save money that would be typically spent heating or cooling your home. Luckily, for those searching to achieve a different look than what is shown in this completed project, Harvey Building Products offers their classic replacement windows in numerous available finishes to match the style of any home.

CertainTeed Roofing & Monogram Vinyl Siding

Three Sons Window & Door is happy to carry not only the wide selection of available CertainTeed Monogram Vinyl Siding to its valued customers but also CertainTeed Roofing products as well. In addition to this, we are proud to assist you with answering any questions regarding not only the extensive features of these CertainTeed products, but also which ones will be the best fit for your home in regards to both the aesthetic and maintenance aspects that were discussed earlier. In addition to this, the crew of trained professionals at Three Sons Window & Door can provide individuals who are debating a home renovation project with a free vinyl installation estimate.

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Individuals who are looking to complete an exterior renovation in order to start reaping the benefits discussed above are advised to reach out to the team of expert professional at Three Sons Window & Door. We Would be happy to help with any questions you may have. Contact us today at (781) 899-6353 or through our online contact form for more information about our company and available services.

Benefits of Vinyl Siding

Posted by admin on February 27, 2019

Vinyl siding has been the most popular siding material in the Northeast for decades! It provides a multitude of benefits for the homeowners who choose to have it installed on their homes. Interested in learning more about the benefits vinyl siding can provide for your home? Take a look below:

Economical

If you want to replace your home’s siding on a budget, there is no better material to choose than vinyl siding. It is far cheaper to install and maintain than other competitive siding materials like James Hardie’s Fiber Cement or Cedar Wood Siding.

Durable/Longevity

If you find a contractor who takes care to install your siding with care, ensuring that moisture can’t seep behind your siding, it is possible that your siding could last for nearly half a century! While its lifespan is generally closer to 20-30 years, it has the potential to last far longer with proper installation and maintenance. Vinyl siding is also quite resistant to mold, rot, mildew and warping, and will only become damaged by water if it finds a way to rest behind your siding, which only occurs due to poor installation.

Vinyl siding is also resistant to extreme weather. While most siding is resistant to at least 110 mph winds, some vinyl siding can be rated to withstand up to 200 mph winds. This makes vinyl siding a fantastic option for homes that are often exposed to extreme weather, such as coastal cities like Boston, which has a reputation for being exceptionally windy.

Aesthetics

Vinyl siding is often chosen by homeowners simply because it looks great! It is highly customizable due to the fact that there are so many different manufacturers creating vinyl siding. This means that you can find vinyl siding in nearly any color, texture, or style that you can imagine. If you have a particular aesthetic vision in mind for your home, vinyl siding is the most likely siding to be able to fit your design goals.

Low Maintenance

Vinyl siding is a low maintenance option that requires almost no maintenance once installed. The only thing that you will need to do to keep vinyl siding in tip-top shape is clean it with water on a semi-regular basis. Even cleaning the siding is straight-forward because vinyl siding is resistant to grime and mold, making cleaning it an easy process.

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Interested in having vinyl siding installed on your home? Reach out to our team at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!