Need Help Choosing Between GAF or Certainteed Roof? Here’s How to Decide

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In need of a new roof? At Three Sons Window & Door, we can help with that. For more than 36 years, we’ve been providing top-of-the-line roof installments and replacements to Massachusetts residents. Whether you’re looking to get a new CertainTeed or GAF Roof, we’ve made a helpful guide to make your decision a little easier. Read more below!

Why You Should Install a New GAF Roof for Your MA Home:

Rated North America’s Leading Roofing Manufacturer, GAF roofs are some of the best on the market. All of their roofs are known for their lasting durability, with their shingles built with fiberglass to ensure extra protection. No need to worry about hurricane winds, hail, or flying debris, as your GAF roof will remain without a scratch. If sustainability is your thing, a good thing to note is that GAF is “investing in the future.”  Its singles are 100% recyclable, and they also offer solar-powered shingles. Best of all, installing one of their roofs won’t break the bank. Why should protecting your home be expensive?

Why You Should Install a New CertainTeed Roof for Your MA Home:

As Good Housekeeping’s 2025 “Reliable Roofing” winner, CertainTeed roofs live up to their acclaim. The company is the top manufacturer of super-premium asphalt and offers a variety of luxury shingles. Outside of aesthetics, their shingles are built to last in the worst of storms, resistant to fading, cracks, and warping, and also resistant to algae and mold. The company is also dedicated to promoting sustainability, with its recent “circular roofing shingle” program. (They recycle asphalt shingle waste and restore it for a new purpose.)  While CertainTeed roofs are typically a more expensive option, it’s worth it in the long run. 

Which One Should You Choose for Your Home: GAF or CertainTeed?

Your budget and design style will ultimately determine which roof you decide on. For more help deciding between the two, you can contact Three Sons Window & Door! Our team of home-installation experts will assist you with all of your roofing needs.

Ready to Get a New Roof for Your MA Home Today? Contact Three Sons Window & Door, a Leading Home Improvement Company!

For over 36 years, Three Sons Window & Door has helped Massachusetts residents with all of their home improvement needs! Our services include insulation installations, new siding, replacement windows and doors, home and kitchen remodeling, deck and porch installments, and new roof installations! (Click here to view our past projects, including our recent “Burlington home” makeover!) We hire the best contractors in the state & use only top-of-the-market products, including CertainTeed, James Hardie, and Harvey Windows. To learn more about our home services today, contact Three Sons Window & Door on our website or call us at 781-899-6353. We’ll be in touch soon!

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3 Renovations to Prepare Your Home for Summer Heat in Massachusetts

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Summers in Massachusetts are getting hotter. Last year, the state recorded one of its warmest summers of all time, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. This year, meteorologists are warning residents to prepare for another scorcher. To prepare you for the heat, Three Sons Window & Door has put together a guide to make sure your home stays cool all summer long. 

Upgrade Your Insulation to Survive the Heat in MA This Summer:

With proper insulation, your home’s temperatures will stay warm when the heat is on and cold when an AC/ fan is on. Without it, your home’s temperature will be cold when you want it to be hot, and hot when you want it to be cold. This summer, make sure your home isn’t hot while the AC is on. Book an insulation appointment before temperatures start to rise. 

Install New Energy-Efficient Windows (and Shades) to Improve Circulation This Summer in MA

Energy-efficient windows use low-emissive glass, which helps block sun rays, reducing heat transfer by up to 90%. For maximum cooling, you can also install energy-efficient shades that regulate temperatures while adding style to your home. Options include shutters, roller, cellular, and solar shades, and drapes. 

Install New Ceiling Fans to Cool Down in MA This Summer

Looking to add a breeze to your home? Add some fans. As suggested by HouseBeautiful, the home interior magazine, you can also add accessories to make your fan’s air even colder. One tip: placing a bucket of ice in-front of your fan. “As the air passes over the ice it will be chilled and will circulate refreshingly cold air around the room,” the magazine writes. 

Ready to renovate your home in Greater Boston? Contact Three Sons Window and Door for all your home renovation needs!

As Waltham’s #1 home contractor company, we’ve been improving homes all across Massachusetts for over 36 years. Our services include insulation installations, home siding and re-siding, roof installments , deck, railing & porch installments, home & kitchen remodeling, replacement door services, and window treatments. (Check out our before and after page!) Not located in Waltham? No worries– we can come to you! Three Sons proudly serves all areas within 40 miles of Waltham, from Westwood to Worcester. (Our service areas page can be found here.) To learn more about how you can transform your home today, contact us on our website for an instant, free quote or call us at 781-899-6353. We can’t wait to help you with your home! 

A Burlington Home Gets a Major Makeover

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At Three Sons Window & Door, your home matters to us. After receiving a message from a Burlington resident who was unhappy with their home, our team couldn’t wait to help. In just a few, short weeks, we installed a new bedroom, new bathroom, new flooring, new windows, new insulation, new paint, new electrical outlets, and a sturdy roof single to protect these new developments. Since then, their home has never looked better, and the resident couldn’t be happier! 

Bedroom: Carpet Installation, Walls Painting, & New Harvey Windows

Our team installed plush, cream-colored carpet and a new fan in the bedroom. On the walls, we painted a coral blue shade and a “herringbone” shade to match the carpet. We also added more air circulation to the room with new Harvey Windows. 

Bathroom: Modern Shower, Marble Countertops, & New Flooring

To give the feeling of a “hotel stay,” we added elongated hexagon tiles to the shower and a new, sleek shower head. We also created a shower niche into the wall for bathroom accessories. A new, marble countertop sink with teal cabinets, a medium-sized mirror, a new toilet, and a 3-light vanity light were also brought in. To match the countertops, the bathroom’s floors are also marble. 

Living Room: Remodeled, 21st Century Staircase

Varnished wood now features on all of the stairsteps. The railing was also updated with new, newel posts. 

Exterior: New CertainTeed Siding, Siding Exterior Paint

We used CertainTeed’s Landmark Asphalt Roof Shingle to make the home “pop” a little more. Coral paint coats the top of the home’s siding, creating a new “two-tone” accent to the home. 

We loved completing this project! If your home was recently remodeled by Three Sons Window and Door, we’d love to add you to our project gallery! 

Want your home to look like this Burlington home? Contact Three Sons Window & Door,  Waltham’s #1 choice for home improvement services.

Whether you need a new door, window, or just want to refresh your home, Three Sons can help. Our services include insulation installations, home siding and re-siding, roof installments , deck, railing & porch installments, home & kitchen remodeling, replacement door services, and window treatments. (Check out our before and after page!) Not located in Waltham? No worries– we can come to you! Three Sons proudly serves all areas within 40 miles of Waltham, from Westwood to Worcester. (Our service areas page can be found here.) To learn more about how you can transform your home today, contact us on our website for an instant, free quote  or call us at 781-899-6353. We can’t wait to help you with your home! 

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Why You Should Choose James Hardie for Your Home’s Siding

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On a recent morning in Boston, a building lost part of its siding after strong wind gusts ripped it off. A few years before that, a high school’s roof (and siding) blew away during a storm. Your home could be next. If you’re looking to improve your home’s siding, consider installing James Hardie, the #1 weather-resistant siding. (It’s also good at, you know, being siding.)

Here are some things to know about James Hardie siding, and how Three Sons Window and Door can help install it for your home today.

Who is James Hardie? 

Yes, James Hardie was real. Hardie, a Scottish tanner, emigrated to Australia in 1888 and started a machinery and chemicals company. By 1980, the eponymous company had expanded, adding building and industrial materials to its products. It was around this same time that they started developing fiber cement technology, leading James Hardie to become the #1 high-performance fiber cement manufacturer today. 

Why You Should Install James Hardie Siding:

Weather Resistant

As mentioned earlier, James Hardie will last in all types of weather. Hardie products are able to withstand extreme heat conditions, hail, snow, rain, humidity, flooding, and even Hurricane 5 winds. 

Say Goodbye to Pests 

Good news: pests won’t like your James Hardie siding. Whether you have woodpeckers or termites, it doesn’t matter–as they won’t be chewing through this. James Hardie siding uses Portland cement, which rodents can’t digest. Additionally, JH siding is extremely thick, making for a difficult snack for pests.

Fire Resistant 

Rest assured, your James Hardie siding won’t catch on fire. All Hardie products have a Class A Fire rating (the highest fire rating a material can have) with a flame spread index of 0. Recently, after the Caldor Fire burned more than 220,000 acres in California, homes that had James Hardie siding were left still standing.  (Do keep in mind that while Hardie products are noncombustible, heat can transfer through them. Nonetheless, certain products “may qualify for 1-hour fire-related assembly (the amount of time a material can withstand direct flame exposure.)

Environmentally Friendly 

By choosing James Hardie Siding, you’ve chosen to go with the “Greenest Siding Brand.” All Hardie products are made from “sustainable raw materials.” As a bonus: James Hardie also recycles its siding up to four times. Go green. 

Ready to Get James Hardie Siding Installed On Your Home in Waltham & Across Massachusetts?

Contact Three Sons Window & Door, a leading siding services company in Massachusetts! For over 36 years, we’ve been providing professional home insulation, replacement windows, roofing, deck, and porch installments, home and kitchen remodeling, and, of course, siding services. Whether you’re looking to update your kitchen or replace your roof, contact us at 781-899-6353 or online today to get a free quote! We can’t wait to hear from you. 

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The Biggest Kitchen Trends of 2025

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Every year, nearly 10 million Americans renovate their kitchen. (In fact, it’s the most popular room in a home to renovate.) If your resolution this year was to finally transform your dated kitchen, here are some of the top design trends of 2025 to keep in mind, and how Three Sons Window & Door can help with your renovation.

Veined Marble Countertops

According to Home & Gardens, veined marble countertops are going to have a big year. Design experts have compared owning these countertops to “owning a piece of natural art in your home.” Who wouldn’t want that? To get the “veined” look, there are three different styles to keep in mind: linear, tree, and breccia. If you’re feeling classy, go with the linear; if you’re a little more bold, go with the tree or breccia. 

Colorful Cabinets

Optimism is in. While white is still the most popular color choice for cabinets, designers are opting for warmer colors this year. Tones like “blissful blue” and “paddington yellow” are some options that can bring excitement into your kitchen again. (The Washington Post has called it “dopamine decor.”)

Dirty Kitchens

Unfortunately, this trend isn’t literal. Instead, “dirty kitchen” refers to a “back kitchen,” where the actual cooking happens. It can be useful for keeping guests out of your way while you’re cooking and also relieves any pressure of having to clean your “main kitchen” right away. But just because it’s a “back kitchen” doesn’t mean you should skimp on it any less; plan to include all of your typical kitchen essentials for this extra space.

More Natural Light

Cooking is always better with a view. Opting for more windows and skylights can bring more scenery and light into your kitchen. (Plus: it might even make the food taste better.)  Just remember to consider which direction you’re thinking about putting a window, as each way can make a huge difference. North-facing windows offer light without direct sunlight and glare while south-facing windows bring the most light for the longest amount of time; east-facing windows bring direct morning light, and west-facing windows bring afternoon and evening light. 

Hidden Features

Are your bulky appliances ruining your kitchen’s motif? Hide them. This year, “not seeing things” is the ultimate design trend. Installing appliance garages—which is exactly what it sounds like— roll-out shelves, and corner cabinet pull-outs can hide all of your accessories in a quiet and luxurious way. 

How Three Sons Window & Door Can Get Your Kitchen Looking Trendy Again

Ready to get some of these trends in your kitchen? Contact Three Sons Window & Door, a leading provider in home improvement services, to schedule your renovation today. Give us a call today or reach out to us on our website. New year, new kitchen.