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How to Choose the Best Home Siding Color
Below is a list of 5 of the most common styles of home and a recommendation of what the best colors are for those designs: Craftsman Craftsman houses contain recognizable architectural features that have gabled roofs which usually have exposed rafters or wooden beams. Originally made to highlight wooden, hand-made design details, these homes generally…
Read MorePlanning A Deck – Plan 6 months Prior to Wanting The Deck
It isn’t difficult to imagine the benefits of building a deck during the summertime, which is the reason why so many pick that time of year to start construction. But the truth that so many do it during the peak season is a major part of the reason why the ideal time to construct a…
Read MoreWinterizing Your Home
Once the temperature starts dropping, consider these end-of-season and maintenance tasks that are going to help to protect your property and winterize your home. Follow these 6 steps to get your home ready for winter: Check your gutters Prevent ice dams by installing gutter guards, cleaning out your gutters, and ensuring your attic floor is…
Read More5 Benefits of Using James Hardie Siding
As the #1 American siding product, James Hardie siding protects more than 8,000,000 residences from coast to coast. Notorious for its high performance, durability, and beauty, the advantages of James Hardie siding are plentiful, including: Avoiding the trouble of pest intrusion Hardie Board siding is made up of cellulose fibers, sand, and cement. Its sturdy…
Read MoreHow to Care for Your Home’s Siding?
The kind of siding maintenance you do—and how frequently you do it—depends on the type of siding your property features. Below are tips to assist your home’s siding in staying gorgeous and offering its full protection for decades. Wood Siding Inspect every six months: Do a visual inspection two times a year, checking for indications…
Read MoreConsidering the Installment of a Privacy Screen for the Deck?
If you’re planning a new deck or have an existing deck you may be thinking about adding the functionality and design of a privacy screen. At Chattanooga Exteriors we receive many questions from clients regarding adding a privacy screen to their current deck or to a new deck we’re installing for them. It’s absolutely possible…
Read MorePrice Comparison: Wood Decks vs. Composite Decks
If you add a deck to your exterior living space, you have choices as far as building materials are concerned. The two most common options, by far, are wood decking and composite decking. Wood decks have long been and still are the more cost-effective solution, at least upfront. However, the cost difference between composite and…
Read More3 Deck Trends for 2023
All home décor trends have their time in the sun. Just like every season brings its own style, so will every year. Trends in home décor of 2023 are not limited to only the inside of a house. Outdoor living trends for 2023 exist and below we list three for the decking industry: Multi-Colored Decks…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Cost of Building a Deck?
Selections in deck products are consistently increasing and the market is ever-changing. Gaining an idea of the price will place your mind at ease and bring you a step closer to your amazing new deck. What are a few of the factors about a new deck that may increase the price? Size of Deck The…
Read MoreDeck Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts
If this is your first deck, you may be wondering how you should take care of your decking. Below is a list of do’s and don’ts in terms of caring for and enjoying your brand-new deck. DO Wash the deck. There isn’t any decking product in the market requiring no maintenance. All manufacturers want you…
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