Outdoor Living
Comparison Guide: Pressure Treated Wood Vs Composite Deck.
Pressure Treated Wood Vs Composite Deck. A deck is a significant investment and you want to make sure you do what is the best fit for you.
Read MoreHow Can I Keep a Composite Deck Looking Good?
How Can I Keep a Composite Deck Looking Good? Even composite decks need a good cleaning every now and then.
Read More6 Reasons You Should Choose Azek for Your New Deck
Whether you’re considering a brand-new deck or remodeling your old beloved one, it’s important to know what your options for materials are. While many decks are built with pressure treated wood, there’s substantial benefits to using composite polymer decking. Azek can deliver the real-wood look without all the headache that traditional pressure treated wood can…
Read MoreNorwell: What goes into building a deck
Believe it or not there are many different parts and components that go into to building a safe and secure deck. Most homeowners understand the basics of what decks are made of: footings, framing, deck boards and railings. But there are so many more little details that can really make or literally break your deck.…
Read MoreMilton Ma: Check Your Deck
Protect your family and friends By: Allison Q Guido, CS May is Deck Safety Month® A NADRA DECK SAFETY PROGRAM a Consumer Checklist Decks and porches can be a great place to spend time with friends and family, but in some cases it can be the place where the fun day comes to a screeching halt. According to…
Read MoreProtecting Your Family from EEE
With the recent discovery of EEE found in a mosquito pool in Whitman Ma, we thought it might be a good time to res hare this article, originally published on 8.14.12 *** For those of us living on the South Shore of Massachusetts this year, we know it has been a tough summer for outdoor activities.…
Read MoreScituate Ma, Deck Safey: Preventing Deck Failure
By: Allison Q Guido, CS As a professional remodeler I find that decks are probably the project we get the most calls about but are the hardest to sell.Why is that? We find that homeowners often think that decks and porches are an easy project that any handyman or part-time carpenter can do and aren’t sometimes aren’t willing to…
Read MorePembroke: House Wrap: What it is and how you use it.
By: Terry Quinn, CS, CAPS, CGR, VSI (Almar Building & Remodeling Co. Hanover Ma) Vinyl Siding is not Water proof! So you need an underlayment to protect your house when moisture gets under the siding. That’s why we use house wrap. House wrap is a synthetic material used in building today to replace…
Read MoreRemodeling Tips for Earth Day
by: Allison Q Guido, CS (Almar Building & Remodeling, Hanover Ma) Earth Day is a celebrated each year, and events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. 2013 is the 43nd anniversary of that mission which was attributed to John McConnell staring in 1969. In honor of Earth Day…
Read MoreNorwell: Azek Deck & Railing Installation
Please enjoy this short video showcasing one of the Azek Decks Almar Building built. This project was to remove and existing painted pressure treated deck and build a new larger deck. The New Deck was nearly 900 sq ft had Azek decking with Azek PVC composite railings installed. The nicest feature of this deck is the flared…
Read MorePembroke: Five Vinyl Siding Accessories you MUST have!
By: Allison Q Guido, CS Every vinyl siding job can be either basic or it can have added accessories that will make your house not only look better, function better, but also save you money on your heating and cooling costs. House-wrap. Siding is not water proof so you want to make sure you have…
Read MoreHingham Ma: Deck Safety Month
Decks are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but they can also be dangerous if they are not properly maintained.
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