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North Georgia gets roughly 50 inches of rain a year, more than most of the country, and that moisture does not just fall and disappear. It soaks into deck boards, settles into joints and fasteners, and speeds up the... Continue Reading

Stand across the street and you probably can't tell a single-hung window from a double-hung one. The difference is in how they open. One has a single moving sash. The other has two. That one distinction affects... Continue Reading

You wipe the glass and the haze stays. That is the frustrating part, and it is also the diagnosis: if cleaning both sides does nothing, the moisture is sealed inside the window, not sitting on it. Here is what... Continue Reading

A replacement window is built to the opening it goes into, not pulled off a shelf, so most of the work happens before anyone shows up with tools. The consultation sets the size and the style, a custom unit typically... Continue Reading

The different types of skylights are easier to sort than they first look. You are answering three separate questions, not picking one item off a long list. Skylights Sort Three Different Ways Every skylight can... Continue Reading

So, How Often Should You Paint Your House? Most exterior paint jobs last five to ten years. Where your home lands in that range depends on your siding material, how well the last job was prepped, and your local... Continue Reading

A skylight that has never leaked can start leaking a few weeks after a new roof goes on. Stripping old shingles means prying up the flashing that seals the skylight to the roof deck, and twenty-year-old flashing... Continue Reading

What Hardie Board and Vinyl Siding Are Vinyl siding is made from PVC plastic formed into panels. It is the most common siding in the country, largely because it is affordable and easy to maintain. It comes in a... Continue Reading

Wood windows have a lot going for them. They look warm, they insulate well, and in an older North Atlanta home, they often match the character of the place. What they do not love is water. Give moisture enough time... Continue Reading