Choosing in The Rainbow of James Hardie Colours20180627010611
Choosing in The Rainbow of James Hardie Colours
June 27, 2018calgary, colours, get advice, james hardie, palette, rainbow, siding, tints, tones0 comments
James Hardie fibre cement siding comes in a variety of colours so you can pick and choose, and live colourfully as their slogan goes. Of course we cou...
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?20180530052332
Fibre Cement Over Vinyl Siding: Is It Worth the Cost?
May 30, 2018appearance, cement, cladding, compare, cost, durability, fibre, fire, siding, thickness, vinyl0 comments
Given the expense of buying and maintaining a home, it is no wonder so many Calgary homeowners choose vinyl over fibre. However, fibre siding wins han...
Avoid Building Contract Scamsters: Ask, Who Will to Do the Work20180502050026
Avoid Building Contract Scamsters: Ask, Who Will to Do the Work
May 2, 2018avoid a scam, building contracts, eavestrough, find a builder calgary, gutter, quality, scamsters, siding, soffit, spot a cowboy0 comments
Despite best efforts, there are still a number of shady contractors cutting corners to secure work for good profit in Calgary. They are often friendly...
Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Siding Job20180418060053
Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Siding Job
April 18, 2018calgary, eavestrough, expert, get the job done right, gutter, right contractor, siding, soffit, specialist, specialist builder, technology0 comments
We can thank the division of labour into specialist tasks for vast strides forward in terms of productivity and quality. The Greek Philosopher Plato d...
Benefits of Rigid Exterior Insulation Sheets20180328085933
Benefits of Rigid Exterior Insulation Sheets
March 28, 2018built out, calgary, cladding, doors, eliminate, energy shield, exterior, insulation, low carbon, prevent, rigid, siding, windows0 comments
The rising cost of energy, and the burden of global warming are putting pressure on Canadians to insulate their homes wisely. However, at the same tim...
Chinook Winds, Snow Melts and Failing Gutters20180307120042
Chinook Winds, Snow Melts and Failing Gutters
March 7, 2018alberta, calgary, canada, chinook winds, damage, eavestroughs soffits, gutters, how they work, lethbridge, rocky mountains, siding, what causes0 comments
Chinooks are warming winds blowing west off the ocean into Alberta, Canada, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. These can increase temperatures fro...
How Engineered Wood Siding Is a Greener Alternative20180221080053
How Engineered Wood Siding Is a Greener Alternative
February 21, 2018bevel, board and batten, cedar, engineered wood, hardwood, lap siding, shakes, shingles, siding, tongue and groove0 comments
Engineered wood is a composite board in which wood derivatives bind together with adhesives. These derivatives may be particles, strands, fibres or ot...
How Fibre Cement Siding Retains Its Appeal Over Time20180214080024
How Fibre Cement Siding Retains Its Appeal Over Time
February 14, 2018applications, calgary, eaves, fascias, fibre cement, fire proof, insect resistant, rot resistant, siding, soffits, uses0 comments
Although fashions may come and go in Calgary, fibre cement siding has retained its appeal since an Austrian invented it in 1901. It is not difficult t...
Vinyl Siding: An Effective Solution With a Great Heritage20180207080024
Vinyl Siding: An Effective Solution With a Great Heritage
Siding is the first line of defence against wind and storms under the roof. It attaches to the sides of buildings as either cladding over frames, or a...
The Types of Siding Available Nowadays in Canada20180124080050
The Types of Siding Available Nowadays in Canada
It is hard to believe early settlers arrived with little more than the clothes on their backs, and hunting rifles. They did not have the types of sidi...