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As a New England homeowner, you have much to benefit when it comes to upgrading your exterior. This is important because it can improve their home’s curb appeal, increase its value, and protect it from the elements. New upgrades can also help improve insulation and energy efficiency, resulting in lower energy bills and a more comfortable home. A spring home maintenance checklist is a helpful companion when deciding how to get your home in tip-top shape!
Here’s the truth: spring is the ideal time to invest in new roofing, siding, and windows from Coastal Windows & Exteriors. Contact us today to see your spring home makeover in 3D for FREE!
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Step 1: Inspect Your Siding for Damage and Wear
Home siding is one of the biggest defenses against New England’s winter wrath while saving energy. Insulated vinyl siding can save up to 5% or more on heating and cooling bills in our region. Not only does insulated siding increase energy savings and protect the home against damage, but it’s also engineered to last for life.
Carefully inspect your siding for signs of wear and tear, especially if your exterior is wood.
When wood siding begins to decay, it’s not always obvious to the naked eye. If your wood siding is untreated and you haven’t performed routine maintenance in some time, it’s a good idea to check for wood rot. In the most extreme cases, wood siding (and even wood window frames) can crumble away at the touch of a hand. As top-rated spring siding contractors, we see a lot of wood rot after winter. But luckily, vinyl is durable siding for spring weather!
Vinyl siding installation is ideal for New England homes due to its durability and low maintenance. High-quality vinyl siding will not deteriorate from the weather or rot.
If you discover rotted wood siding, don’t attempt to install vinyl panels on top of it. Doing so can cause the new siding to fall off while attempting to cover up the issue at hand. You may also need a termite inspection to check the cause of the wood rot. The best action is to contact a vinyl siding company in MA or surrounding areas of New England for a free estimate on spring installation siding services.
Consider Installing James Hardie® Siding this Spring Season
Homeowners in New England should consider James Hardie® siding in the spring. With an impressive color palette and impeccable profiles, there’s plenty to choose from in making a standout exterior. Consider customer color favorites like Boothbay Blue and Arctic white! Enjoy a selection of over 30 James Hardie® siding colors and beautiful profiles!
Meanwhile, James Hardie siding is also specifically designed to withstand harsh New England weather. Combined with HardieWrap®, you’ll receive plenty of protection from the elements with a moisture-proof barrier that lasts for decades.
Step 2: Examine Exterior Doors
Your exterior doors also put up a fight against snow, sleet, and frigid temperatures. Look at your exterior doors and make sure they are performing in the following ways:
– The door easily opens and closes – no sticking inside of the frame.
– The door material is not peeling, cracking, or rotting.
– The door is not drafty or leaking moisture in areas such as the seam between the door and the frame.
– No damage to the frames.
– No cracked or broken glass.
– No damaged weatherstripping.
– Entry door is weathertight.
– No rot on the entry door, including areas where the threshold meets the door and continues under the door jam and molding.
Entry door replacement offers a high return on investment. It also increases home security and adds curb appeal. Can’t decide on a color? We can custom-make any color in Sherwin Williams catalog with a factory finish warranty. This is a homeowner’s favorite upgrade for springtime – contact us for high-quality lifetime fiberglass entry doors.
Step 3: Assess Your Home Windows (Time for Spring Window Replacement?)
If you’ve felt drafts all winter and/or your energy bills are too high, take a close look at your windows and look for the following:
-The window sash easily opens and closes.
-The window properly locks.
-There is no air leaking around the frame, the sill, or where the sash meets the sill.
-There is no moisture (rain or snow) leaking from the same areas.
-There is no condensation between the glass panes.
You can read more about the impact of air infiltration on your home by clicking here.
If these items check off and your energy bills are still too high, consider the quality and components of your home windows. This is especially important as energy bills are rising.
The good news is that quality windows can last a lifetime while lowering your utility bills by hundreds of dollars per year, according to Energy Star. These products are also highly effective at reducing air infiltration and increasing indoor comfort.
Step 4: Check for Problems with the Roof, Chimney, and Gutters
Roof replacement with energy-efficient spring roofing materials are popular spring exterior remodeling projects. The failure of either product can result in major exterior damage and high repair bills. But with high-quality spring roof installations, these will be problems of the past!
Be on the lookout for the following with your roof, gutters, and chimney:
-All roof shingles are intact – no curling, bucking, or missing shingles.
-Chimney flashing and vent flashing is present and secure.
-Seal joints are not broken.
-No presence of moss, mold, or mildew or moisture on roof or in attic.
-Granules are not breaking off asphalt shingles (you may find fragments in the gutter).
-You discover dark areas on the ceiling.
-There is peeling paint on the walls.
-Damp areas around the fireplace.
-Your attic temperature is the same as your home below.
-The gutter system is intact and not pulling away from the roof.
-The gutter system is free of debris and clogs.
-There are no holes or rusty areas.
-Water is not pooling around your foundation.
-The downspout is draining water away from the home
Like any other exterior remodeling project, quality is of utmost importance. Quality asphalt roofing can last for decades while keeping the home dry. Choose between metal roof replacement, asphalt roofing, and solar roofing with Coastal Windows & Exteriors.
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Step 5: Upgrade Your Exterior for Spring
If you want to update your exterior this season, you may also be concerned about soaring energy bills and the rising interest rates associated with home buying. Consequently, paying energy bills becomes a daunting task, and buying a new home may feel unachievable. However, there’s a silver lining, as it’s more cost-effective to enhance your home’s exterior than buying a new one this year.
Get the most out of your spring exterior maintenance by upgrading with the following products:
- Vinyl siding or James Hardie siding: improves your home’s thermal envelope and dramatically increases curb appeal
- GAF asphalt roof replacement: eliminates leaks to prevent mold and mildew growth, improves ventilation for lower energy bills
- True Nature metal roof replacement: lasts for many decades and highly resistant to wind storms
- Vinyl window replacement: offering the lowest air infiltration rates in the industry to reduce drafts, save energy, and enhance indoor comfort
- Fiberglass entry doors: secure, beautiful and always maintenance free.
Step 6: Consider Financing (0% APR Financing is Available Now!)
Celebrate springtime sooner than later with exterior remodeling financing options from Coastal Windows & Exteriors. Enjoy 0% financing that’s always available. Get started by asking us for a fast and easy application!
We have some of the highest quality replacement windows in MA along with doors, roofing, and vinyl siding. Contact us for a quote today!
