When it comes to boosting curb appeal and protecting your home, few choices are as important as your siding. It’s not just about color or material — even the direction you install your siding (vertical vs. horizontal) can completely change the look, feel, and maintenance needs of your home. At First Star Exteriors, we’ve helped …
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Throughout the year, caring for your home’s exterior is one of the best things you can do to maximize indoor comfort and extend the longevity of your property. You likely have an ever-growing to-do list during the warmer months, but what happens once the cold sets in? Should you simply wait until spring to continue …
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Weather is often unpredictable, and storms seem to be getting stronger as the years pass by. While your home’s siding works to protect your foundation, structural integrity, and family members, it’s not invincible. To make sure you’re properly caring for your home’s exterior, it’s important to perform an inspection and take the necessary action to …
Hail damage can lead to serious issues on your roof, siding, and exposed vehicles, often resulting in extensive roof damage. Unfortunately, hailstorms are unpredictable in both severity and timing, making it hard to prepare. While you can protect your vehicle when not in use, there’s little you can do to shield your roof. The best …
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As a homeowner, you do everything you can to keep your property in the best condition possible. Regardless of if it’s hot and humid or freezing and snowing, your monthly to-do list for home maintenance is non-negotiable. This helps you upkeep aesthetics while reducing the number of ongoing repairs you’ll need to make. However, there’s …
Pros and Cons of Painting vs. Replacing the Siding Read More »
As winter approaches, homeowners everywhere are gearing up for the holidays. Whether you’re decorating your home, getting ready to host family celebrations, or simply looking forward to lighting the first fire of the year in your fireplace, you need to make sure that you’re doing so safely without damaging your home. To keep everything in …
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Properly maintaining your siding is one of the best ways to keep your home protected over the years. Siding helps to displace serious damage caused by the weather and keeps your home looking its best. While siding isn’t the most exciting home maintenance project, it’s one of the most important. When your siding begins to …
Top 10 Causes of Siding Problems and How to Avoid Them Read More »
10 Common Siding Questions Homeowners Ask If you’re in the market for new siding, you should know what your options are. Since getting new siding can be a fairly large upfront investment, getting educated will help you feel more confident with your decision. Thankfully, once you get new siding your home’s aesthetics will transform and …
Your home’s siding has a big job. It helps to maintain a comfortable living environment and works hard to keep the elements outside. Over time, howling winds, debris, winter snow, heavy rain, and scorching sun takes a toll. Luckily, siding is extremely durable. However, if you want your home to look its best, you’re eventually …
How To Clean Your Siding: Vinyl, Cedar, Wood, Metal, and Fiber Cement Read More »
Interior renovations are a great way to boost your home’s property value, add some unique features, and modernize outdated designs. Homeowners enjoy interior renovations as it allows them to submerse themselves in the changes daily. However, the outside of your home needs attention too. To make sure that your curb appeal stays high, and your …
When’s the Best Time of Year for a Siding Installation? Read More »