Replacing the siding on your home is a great way to make an older home look like new. Siding replacement can easily turn a non-renovated house into a brand new looking home! Siding replacement is a cheap alternative toremoldingyour whole house or building a new home.

Knowing that siding replacement can make your house look like new is easy, finding the right company to replace your siding is the hard part.

We work with local siding replacement companies and help match you up with local contractors who specialize in the type of siding you are looking for.

Replacing the siding on your house can also help conserveenergyand lower your bills. When a house is properlyinsulated, it saves up to 50% more heat! Imagine not having to heat your whole house during the winter and think about how much money you will save.

If you happen to live in an area of the United States with harsh weather conditions, you may need to replace your siding more often then normal. Cracking, mold and other factors can deteriorate your siding faster then mild climate areas.

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How much does it cost to replace siding?

When a building requires a complete replacement of the existing siding it will usually require the services of a professional contractor. Though some homeowners are able to tackle the installation of vinyl or even wood siding, generally it is not a standard DIY project.

The average home, according to the United States Census, is 2200 square feet and size, with a two-story design and footprint of 25'x45'. To determine the amount of siding needed for such a project requires a bit of simple math. The length of all four sides of the house are measured, and this figure is multiplied by the height of the walls. This means that the average home would require (25+25+45+45X20= 2800) 2800 of siding materials.

For the purpose of this discussion we will take a look at the costs and requirements for replacing the vinyl siding on a home that requires 2800 square feet of materials.

According to CostOwl.com, the costs for a contractor to install mid-grade vinyl siding is between $250 and $300 per one hundred square feet. This means that the price range for the project we have describe here is $7000 to $8400. What would this include?

A good contractor will include:

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Dave Kimbrough The Kimbrough Team, RE/MAX 4000, Inc

By Special to the Sentinel Friday, November 1, 2013

Dear Dave, We are planing on putting our home up for sale this coming spring and in the meantime we are going to be taking care of the general maintenance items that need to be addressed and also those things that are in need of obvious repair. We are considering several other more significant improvements like updating the kitchen, the bathrooms and potentially the carpet. We do have a limited amount of money to make the fixes and we were wondering which of these would prove to be the most important? We are looking to make the most impact, but also be putting our money and time in the right places, considering we are selling soon and will no longer be there to enjoy our improvements. Any advice would be great. Ron and Beth, Grand Junction

Ron and Beth, Great question and also wise to start planing for a spring sale now! Your plan to get your home in tip-top condition is not only in your best interest financially, but will also help you sell your home in a more timely fashion, assuming your price it correctly! Condition is one factor that every seller has control over and should never be overlooked, as you never get a second chance to make a first impression and first impressions are very valuable. When you take care of all the things that obviously need repair and also dial in the overall condition, you will be well on your way to getting ahead of your competition. I can generally say that cosmetic fixes go a long way in making your homes first impression a better one. I always recommend flooring and paint, as those are two of the things, if needed, that can make the most impact for a reasonable investment. As for more complex or major remodeling projects I generally go to another source, the Cost Vs. Value report that is annually put together by Remodeling magazine and Realtor magazine and can be accessed in its entirety at realtormag.realtor.org. (Authorization required).

The 2013 Cost vs. Value report is a wonderful tool to see, on average, what return you can expect from any moderate/major remodel you are considering. Remember the returns may be greater or lesser depending on many variables, but it is a nice measuring stick to see how different projects stack up on a national level. Remember, this is a good measuring stick, but not a definitive indicator or expected rate of return for our specific market. Some of the highlights are as follows:

- Front entry door replacement with steel door returned 85 percent - Deck addition returned 77 percent - Siding replacement (with fiber-cement) returned 79 percent - Garage door replacement returned 75 percent - Minor kitchen remodel returned 75 percent (major kitchen remodel 69 percent) - Window replacement returned 72 percent - Bathroom remodel returned 58 percent

One thing to note here, most of the highest returns on the list deal directly with exterior changes! Curb appeal is one of, if not, the most important aspects of selling any house and often times the most overlooked. Remember, buyers are generally exposed to your home online first and then drive by it several times before scheduling a showing. My recommendation would be to make sure you spend an adequate amount on the exterior to spruce it up and make sure that the curb appeal is as good as you can get it and then look to the inside for other improvements. A growing trend is outdoor living and entertaining space that provides a real impact for potential buyers!

Inside, go with flooring, paint and fixtures first and then move on to the kitchens and bathrooms. Remember to spend wisely and have your real estate agent help you decide which improvements can be done to deliver the most impact at the most reasonable cost! New pulls on kitchen cabinets, new light and sink fixtures with an wow back splash can sometimes provide enough impact and keep your costs down. I hope this helps.

Dave Kimbrough The Kimbrough Team, RE/MAX 4000, Inc Do you have a question? Send it to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and Dave Kimbrough will personally answer it in this space. Some questions may be more technical in nature than others and require more time to research. Due to volume we cant guarantee a response to every question.

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Falmouth, ME (PRWEB) October 31, 2013

Roof winterization is an important task that needs to be handled sooner rather than later. Homeowners and businesses owners everywhere are getting ready for what is already looking to be yet another interesting Maine winter. The past few years, Maine has faced everything from major winter storms including high winds, freezing rain, hail, and heavy snow. If the roof on a home is not properly prepared, these kinds of conditions can do a lot of damage.

Easter Shore Home Improvement in Maine handles a wide variety of tasks related to construction, home improvement, and home repairs. This includes replacement siding, new construction, and replacement windows. When it comes to roofing, Eastern Shore has been the favorite of many area homeowners. From patching holes in roofs to installing new roofs, Eastern Shore works with consumers to get things done on time and under budget. One of the biggest things they see over the next few months is a bunch of calls for problems with the roof that could have been avoided.

It is important to inspect a roof after the snow thaws and before it falls in Maine. This inspection will include looking for missing and damage tiles, warped or missing flashing, worn shingles, cleaning off debris, and cleaning out the gutters. When people in Maine properly maintain their roofs, they can easily get twenty or fifty years out of the roof, depending on the roof material, size, and original workmanship. Failing to properly inspect and maintain the roof can lead to costly repairs and even needing a new roof within a decade.

Key things to look for during a roof inspection:

Homeowners can do a lot of the roof maintenance on their own, but it is a good idea to have an experienced Maine roofing contractor have a look at the roof every year to three years. They can perform a more thorough inspection. They can make any necessary repairs and they can see how much life a roof has left on it, correcting issues before homeowners end up having to deal with roof leaks, attic drafts, etc.

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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Opal Enterprises is sponsoring the Edward Hospital Naperville Marathon on November 10 and also has three employees running the event's half marathon. The Naperville and Elmhurst window replacement contractor is a Gold Sponsor of this event, which is a qualifying race for the 2015 Boston Marathon.

"We are always on the lookout for opportunities to support groups and charities in the communities in which we work. The Naperville marathon is our third race sponsorship this year and it's one we are very excited about because we have three employees running in the half-marathon that day," said Tara Dawn, Marketing Manager of Opal Enterprises (www.opalenterprises.net).

The Naperville Marathon and the Half Marathon are held entirely within the Naperville city limits. Both the start and finish of the race are at Naperville's North Central College, located right in the heart of downtown Naperville. The course takes runners through city streets and neighborhoods, on pavement and limestone trails, through forest preserves and parks. Each finisher receives a marathon or half-marathon medal upon completion.

"The Naperville marathon seems to be a great fit for our company - it's local, it's something our employees can get behind and even participate in and running is a great activity to support. We're very excited to be a Gold Sponsor of this event and plan to sponsor these type of events for many years to come," said Dawn.

Opal Enterprises is a home window installation and remodeling company that recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary serving the Western and Southwestern Chicagoland suburbs. The company offers a variety of home remodeling servicesfrom roofing and siding in Elmhurst to replacement windows in Downers Grove.

About Opal Enterprises: Opal Enterprises is an exterior remodeling company that is operated in partnership with dedicated owners and an extremely knowledgeable staff. They have been installing windows, siding, and roofs throughout the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago for over 10 years. They strive to provide their customers with a wonderful remodeling experience while bringing energy efficient beauty to the homes.

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The following pictures demonstrate the procedures for a very simple sheet metal siding repair job. Most repairs are not this simple or easy ... various windows, doors, compartments and other opening will complicate things as will the length of the required metal sheets.

Eight foot long sheets can be handled by one or two people, but sheets of 20 or more feet in length will require three or four helpers and great care must be taken to avoid damaging the metal as it is installed.

This is a relatively simple rv siding metal replacement job and will take about 5 hours to complete. The top two panels are damaged and will be replaced with new matching sheet metal.

First remove the two side mouldings and the top moulding if there is one ...

... and the clearance lights. Pop off the clearance light lenses and remove the two screws - pry up the light assembly and remove the inner light bulb assembly by turning it 1/4 turn. Some lights may have to be disconnected - this style does not ...

Remove the staples holding the rv siding metal on - depending on the construction used, the sheet metal may be folded over and stapled from the side over the back, or from the back over the side metal. Take care not to dent or mark the undamaged panels!

Straighten out the folded metal using a putty knife and hammer. The putty knife is inserted behind the metal fold as a backup and the metal carefully hammered straight.

The rv siding sheets are installed one at a time from the top down at the factory. The lower edge of each sheet has a "lock" or folded part that allows the sheet to be stapled at the edges and at every vertical stud in the wall. The top of the next sheet is inserted into the lock and then that sheet is stapled on as described above. This process is repeated to the bottom of the wall where the bottom of the last sheet is usually folded under the wall and stapled in place.

In order to save time, it is often possible to "pop" out a sheet as shown here and in the photo above. Extreme care must be taken to ensure that this sheet is not creased or marred by this operation. This allows the two damaged sheets above to be replaced without removing all the sheets on the wall. Mark the location of the bottom of the first sheet that will be replaced, as shown by the arrow in this picture. The replacement sheet will be stapled in this position so that it will correctly align with the lower sheet.

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