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Composite decking has earned a reputation as the low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood, and there's a lot of truth to that. You don't have to sand it every few years. You generally don't need to stain or seal it.

A new roof, siding system, window, or exterior remodeling project usually comes with more than one warranty. There's typically a manufacturer's warranty covering the product itself, and a separate workmanship warranty covering the contractor's installation.

When homeowners inspect siding damage, they usually look for the obvious problems — cracked boards, peeling paint, missing caulk. But some of the most serious damage can start in a small, easily overlooked area where the roof meets an exterior wall. That's where kickout flashing matters.

When homeowners compare roofing estimates, they usually focus on shingles, color, warranty length, and price. One of the most important components, however, is the layer installed underneath the shingles: roofing underlayment.

JP Exteriors, an Austin-based exterior remodeling company, has received two national recognitions from James Hardie: the President’s Club Award and the Service Excellence Award.

When you're replacing windows in an Austin home, the hardest part isn't finding a window company. It's figuring out what you're actually paying for. One contractor recommends Burris. Another recommends Andersen. Someone else says Marvin is the only window worth buying.

After a major hailstorm, roofing companies can appear almost overnight. Trucks show up in the neighborhood, contractors knock on doors, temporary signs go up in yards, and companies offer free roof inspections. Some are established local contractors. Others travel from one storm market to the next.

Pergola Is Only as Stable as Its Footings A pergola or patio cover may look like a relatively simple backyard structure: a few posts, beams, rafters, and a roof or shade system. But those posts have to transfer the weight and forces of the entire structure into the ground.

A new roof can look perfect from the ground and still have problems hiding underneath it.

For homeowners in Austin and throughout Central Texas, window performance isn't just about keeping winter air outside. It's about what happens when the thermometer hits 105°F, the afternoon sun is beating directly against the glass, and a dark-colored window frame is absorbing even more heat.