How Long Does Fiber Cement Siding Last?
Weather is tough on home exteriors, making it well worth it to select a durable siding material for your home. When investing in home siding, it pays to do your research. Siding material, installation practices, and even the method and location in which siding is painted impact how long it will last. The most popular...
What’s the Best Window Replacement for Bungalow Style Homes?
Bungalow style homes are sought-after for their modest size and low-key vibe. They are one of the most common home styles that emerged from the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century. A shallow pitched roof and a mixture of materials such as brick, shingles, and siding all merge to create this great…
Why Are My Home Windows Leaking? How to Know if You Need Window Replacement
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours outside, it shouldn’t leak into your home interior. If you spot water around your windows when it rains, it’s time for them to be replaced. Leaky windows can cause wood rot, mold and mildew, and if left unaddressed, eventually foundation problems can result. Leaky windows cause…
Which Siding Material Resists Carpenter Ants?
Portland homeowners are faced with problems with insects such as carpenter ants, which can damage your siding. While wood siding looks great initially, it can eventually need costly repairs and replacement. And unfortunately, it can become a magnet for pests like carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are often attracted to moist or warm environments, and they…
What to Expect During Your Siding Installation Process
You’ve budgeted for your siding replacement, scheduled the project on your calendar, and chosen a reliable siding replacement contractor. Now what? Even though many homeowners can identify when they need a siding replacement, they haven’t thought much about the siding replacement process itself. At Lifetime Exteriors, we strive to be transparent with you during your…
What Are the Benefits of Fiber Cement Siding?
Your home’s siding does a lot for you and your family. It keeps you safe, provides excellent curb appeal, and protects your home from the elements. You should be able to trust your siding and not worry about the expense and hassle of maintaining it. At Lifetime Exteriors, we understand the frustration of deteriorating siding….
Protect Your Roof: Learn How to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter That Cause Roof Replacements
How to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter Living in Oregon means homeowners also have winter months that bring snow and ice. A Roof is a home’s first line of defense against water damage to a home. When the weather turns cold, ice dams are a real threat to a roof. And ice dam formations can…
Want to Avoid Early Window Replacement? Learn to Wash Your Windows the Right Way
Are You Washing Your Windows the Right Way? Washing your home’s windows should be simple, right? Not so fast! This may surprise you, but some window-washing techniques do more harm than good and can lead to an early window replacement. Many homeowners don’t even realize they’re diminishing their windows’ functionality and beauty by their window-washing…
Trying to Avoid Turning Up the Heat This Winter? Here’s a Home Exterior Checklist and Ideas!
Oregon homeowners can experience a variety of elements when it comes to weather and our home’s exterior is the first line of defense against these weather conditions. It is a good idea to complete a Home Exterior Checklist before winter weather arrives. This will help bulletproof your home’s exterior from the harshest Oregon weather. When…
New Siding: How to Keep Your Fiber Cement Siding Looking New
Did you recently install new James Hardie fiber cement siding? Congratulations on such a great investment in your Portland home. With all of James Hardie siding’s benefits, you are likely feeling more at peace as a homeowner, knowing that your siding is going to last and protect your home for years. But at Lifetime Exteriors,…
