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Advantages of Replacing Your Windows

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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

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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 

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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. 

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Signs Your Roof Needs to be Replaced

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Your roof plays an integral role in the comfort, safety, and functionality of your home. It can be easy to forget just how important a good roof is until yours has a major issue. If your own comfort and protection isn’t enough reason to schedule a roof replacement, installing a new roof is a home improvement project that offers a great return on investment in terms of resale value. Instead of waiting for disaster to strike, look out for these signs that your roof needs to be replaced ASAP. 

 

Your Roof is More Than 20 Years Old 

One of the easiest ways to determine if your roof needs to be replaced is to look at the roof’s age. If your roof is old enough to buy a drink legally, it needs to be replaced. Asphalt roofs typically last 20 to 25 years. While some can last longer, it’s better to be proactive than reactive when your roof develops a major issue due to its age. 

 

You Can See Light or Water Coming in Through the Attic 

Examining the health of your roof can start without taking a step outside. Go into your attic during the day and look up. The ceiling of your attic is actually the backside of your roof. If you can see daylight shining through, call a roofing contractor right away. You can use the same method during a heavy rainfall to check for any water making its way inside the home. 

 

Damaged or Missing Shingles 

Your roof should be inspected at least once a year to check for shingles that are damaged or missing. Damaged or missing shingles leaves your home at risk of water damage, pest infestations, and poor temperature control. You can try to do the inspection yourself, but it’s best to leave it to an experienced roofing contractor. If you do examine the roof on your own, make a note of where you find any signs of damage or missing shingles. 

 

Moss Growth 

If you notice moss or algae growing on your roof, it’s a sign your roof needs to be replaced. Moss growth only occurs when your roof isn’t properly draining water. Water could be backed up under the shingles for a variety of reasons ranging from clogged gutters to poor attic insulation. Your roofing contractor can dive in deeper to determine the specific cause. Once the issue is resolved, your current roof will need to be replaced. 

 

Roof Replacement Services

Contact Three Sons today to schedule your roof inspection and consultation. Roof replacements should be scheduled before winter weather returns to ensure your home is properly protected, so don’t hesitate to schedule your appointment! Our team can assist in installing a new roof, repairing your current roof, replacing your gutter system, and whatever else your home needs to be in excellent condition again. Installing a new roof is a home improvement project that offers a great return on investment if you ever decide to sell. 

Ice Dams

Do I Need To Remove Snow & Ice From My Roof?

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It’s wintertime in Massachusetts, and unfortunately for homeowners, that means there is a lot of home maintenance to be done! While of course you will need to ensure your doors and windows are sealed properly, and make sure your pipes don’t freeze, there is one area that many homeowners tend to overlook; the roof. While it is easy to assume your roof will be safe, after all, it’s built to withstand the elements, the fact of the matter is that if left alone, there are a number of issues that can be caused by excess snow on your roofing system. Interested in learning more? Let’s discuss the importance of removing snow & ice from your roof below!

Snow On The Roof

To begin, let’s discuss the dangers of excess snow. As most New Englanders know, there are a couple of different kinds of snow. There is the fluffy, airy snow that falls in that chilly 20-degree weather, and then there is the heavy, water-logged, dense snow that falls or forms when the temperate begins to float into the mid-30s. What was once easy to shovel off of the sidewalks suddenly becomes much more difficult. Now just imagine this extra weight on your roof. While your roof is built to withstand the weight of your shingles, when the extra weight of snow is involved, it can suddenly put the integrity of the system in jeopardy. Too much extra weight can cause damage to your roof deck, and put your roof in danger of collapsing and flooding your home. This is why it is always a good idea to shovel off excess snow.

However, that’s not the only reason you might want to consider removing snow. When temperatures fluctuate, either from your home’s heat loss or just a warm, sunny day in the middle of winter, snow has a chance to unfreeze and refreeze which can lead to other issues.

The Dangers of Ice

For many Massachusetts homeowners, their winter nightmare is ice dams. Damaging, & often costly, ice dams are a nuisance that many homeowners dread dealing with. Ice dams generally form due to the heat escaping through your attic. This causes the snow on your shingles to be heated, eventually melting it and allowing it to run down your roof. When it reaches your gutter system, the snow refreezes, and creates an “ice dam.” As this process repeats throughout the winter, you’re eventually left with massive blocks of ice in your gutters that hold water on your shingles, where it remains heated by your attic, so rather than refreezing, it seeps into your roof deck and causes rot damage. This means that keeping your gutters free of ice is essential. Generally ice dams can be dealt with in one of two ways; prevention or treatment. Prevention involves properly ventilating your attic and shoveling excess snow off of your roof so there isn’t a chance for it to melt. Treatment generally involves using ice melt to clean off the build-up, although there are more extreme methods for particularly excessive ice dams.

Contact Us Today

If you need assistance removing snow or ice from your roof this winter, our team at Three Sons Window & Door is ready to assist! You can reach out to our team today by calling us at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our team’s online contact form! Reach out today for more information about our services!