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Home Maintenance & Repairs

Replacement Windows Pros & Cons

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Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 30, 2013

There are obvious benefits for replacing your old single glazed wood windows with new high performance dual glazed clad or vinyl windows. Just to name a few would be the thermal efficiency of installing dual glazed windows, the sound efficiency and the low maintenance of duel clad or vinyl.

There are many companies out there who offer inexpensive replacement window systems, who unfortunately don’t understand how to properly water proof these replacement windows.

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Air Duct Cleaning: How to Maintain Air Quality Control

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Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 30, 2013

Having your air ducts cleaned regularly in your home improves the hygienic conditions of your home. Doing this also improves your system efficiency, which saves you money and reduces your carbon footprint.

It also improves the longevity of your system which means less stress on the components and therefore makes your system last longer. Also with a clean working system you will be saving money on heating and air conditioning costs. Having this service done also insures that any system repairs are located and can be addressed, should further repairs to your system be needed. It is basically a tune up of your HVAC system.

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Tankless Water Heaters

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Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 30, 2013

With the increasing cost of energy these days, it is becoming more and more economical to install the latest technology in water heating.

The tankless water heater has been around now for over 10 years and the systems have proven their cost saving benefits as well as their reliability. With potential savings over 50% on your current water heating bill, a new tankless water heater can virtually pay for itself within 2-5 years.

Many customers while remodeling their homes, decide to install the tankless water heater, which in some cases saves them time, depending on the home remodeling which is being performed.

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Roof Leaks and Water Damage

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Contractors, Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 29, 2013

With all the rain this season it is important to make sure you do routine roof and flashing maintenance.

Hidden water damage and leaks can cost thousands of dollars if not properly located and repaired. Where as routine maintenance and repair can be very inexpensive.

How do you locate leaks?

The most obvious is water stains on the walls and ceilings. Instead of painting over these stains you need to have a professional come out and determine if further damage has been caused by the leak.

Termites, dry rot and mold can result from an unresolved leak source.

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Paint Maintenance for Doors & Windows

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Contractors, Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 29, 2013

With summer right around the corner it is important to check your doors and windows for any signs of failing paint or stain finishes.

Wood windows and doors that are hard to open and close will typically have signs of failed paint or stain finishes which cause the wood to swell and eventually fail at the joints. If not properly maintained this could turn into replacement rather than repair.

Areas that receive excessive exposure to weather (sun and rain) deteriorate faster than areas that are covered from exposure.

We also notice here in Southern California the southern facing doors and windows need more maintenance than the northern facing doors and windows.

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