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Cost vs Value 2019: Getting the Most out of Your Exterior Remodeling Budget

A worker wearing a blue shirt and tool belt paints the exterior of a house blue, focusing on the window trim. A ladder and trees are visible in the background, highlighting a home upgrade where cost vs value is an important consideration.

Each year, Remodeling Magazine reveals its Cost vs Value report. This report compares the average costs for 22 remodeling projects with the value those projects retain for each market, including New England. The report also compares New England/Boston to the rest of the country in terms of ROI. This is the newest 2019 data along […]

3 Reasons to Hire for Spring Exterior Remodeling Projects in the Winter

A construction worker wearing safety gear installs shingles on a sloped house roof during daylight, surrounded by trees, while exterior remodeling continues with another worker partially visible in the background.

Many homeowners are waiting until April or May to start getting estimates for their home improvement projects but the fact is the best time is March! Here are some good reasons why: 1. Priority Scheduling at the Start of the Season Spring is a popular time to upgrade the exterior because the weather is much nicer. […]

Can Your Roof Handle the Next Major Winter Storm?

Icicles hang from the edge of a snow-dusted wooden roof—a familiar sight during winter roofing in New England—with a blurred, snowy landscape and bare tree in the background.

When there’s news of an impending winter storm, many of us take stock of the food in our cupboards. We’ll run off to the store in a hurry to buy milk and bread along with flashlights, matches, and candles. But there is one common element we don’t think about during the hype of a snowstorm: […]

How To Tell If Snowfall Is A Danger To Your Roof

A snow-covered roof with a patch of shingles exposed at the top. Icicles hang from the edge, highlighting the heavy snow load on roof during cold winter weather.

Q: My roof is old and I am worried about the snow load on my roof. How much does snow weigh and how do I know if my roof can handle the weight? A: Some of the smallest snowflakes are no larger than the diameter of a human hair. It’s hard to believe that something […]

Happy Customer Series Part I: Roofing Reviews for Coastal Windows & Exteriors

A roof covered with rectangular asphalt shingles in a staggered pattern; two people work near a chimney, while trees are visible in the background—an example often praised in roofer reviews.

Here at Coastal Windows & Exteriors,  it’s our goal to provide New England homeowners with exceptional customer service. Every exterior product is installed exactly how we’d want it on our own home, and it’s important for customers to trust our company to provide products that meet quality standards and last a lifetime. For the next […]

What Roofing Materials Create Energy Efficient Roofing Systems?

Labeled diagram of a house roof showing parts of a lifetime, energy efficient roofing system, including shingles, attic ridge vent, roof deck protection, starter strip shingles, leak barriers, and ridge cap shingles.

Q: I’m thinking about roof replacement but I also need to increase my home’s energy efficiency. Can a new roof help lower utility bills, and what energy-efficient roofing systems are important for an efficient home? A: While window replacement is one of the best ways to lower utility bills, homeowners often forget that roof replacement […]

5 Reasons to Consider Home Improvement Financing

A small wooden house model next to stacks of coins and a rolled-up U.S. dollar bill on a wooden surface, representing savings, investment, or home improvement financing.

Upgrading the exterior of the home is rewarding on an energy savings, personal, and financial level. Whether you’re opting for new replacement windows, roofing, siding and/or entry doors in MA, southern New Hampshire and/or Maine, financing the project is a concern for many homeowners. The good news is that home improvement financing can help complete […]

Worry-Free Winter Installation: Replace Your Roof In Winter Guide

A house with a steep, shingled roof partially covered in melting snow hints at the challenges to replace a roof in winter. Skylight windows, a chimney, and vent stand out, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Did you know we install all winter long?  Winter, Schminter! We have our Winter Worry-Free Installation Program for full peace of mind. Many New England homeowners are in need of new efficient windows, siding, roofing and entry doors due to old products, drafts, leaks and high energy bills. With the increase of National Grid spike […]