How to Tackle Gutter Corrosion: Maintenance and Material Choices
How to Tackle Gutter Corrosion: Maintenance and Material Choices Remember when you were a kid, your parents told you not to leave your bike in the rain because it would get rusty? The metal frame of the bike mixed with moisture can cause the material to corrode, leading to an unsightly appearance and damaging […]
Decoding Window Energy Ratings: Understanding U-Factor and SHGC
Decoding Window Energy Ratings: Understanding U-Factor and SHGC We’ve all heard a product advertised as “energy efficient” or having a high ENERGY STAR® rating, but these broad terms can cover several ratings. Are you familiar with what the ratings mean or the differences between U-Factor and SHGC ratings? Most consumers aren’t familiar with the […]
Gutter Cleaning Hacks: Using Household Items to Keep Gutters Flowing
Gutter Cleaning Hacks: Using Household Items to Keep Gutters Flowing Have you started spring cleaning yet? If you’re like the other millions of Americans who love to refresh their homes for spring, you’ve probably already completed a cleaning task or two. Sprucing up our homes for the warmer months not only refreshes the inside […]
Window Frame Materials Compared: Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, and Fiberglass
Window Frame Materials Compared: Wood, Vinyl, Aluminum, and Fiberglass There’s a lot to consider when installing replacement windows in your home. You’ll first need to decide which window installation company you want to hire in Lynchburg. Next, you’ll need to select the style of window(s) you want to install throughout your home. Then you’ll […]
Gutter Performance in High-Wind Areas: Ensuring Stability and Function
Gutter Performance in High-Wind Areas: Ensuring Stability and Function While Lynchburg isn’t referred to as “the windy city”, it is windier compared to other cities in the country. We have months that are windier than others, providing us with a nice, stable breeze thanks to the Blue Ridge Mountains. While we may enjoy the coolness […]
Window Maintenance Made Easy: Tips & Tricks for Keeping Your Windows in Top Shape
Window Maintenance Made Easy: Tips & Tricks for Keeping Your Windows in Top Shape What do you do when you install a new appliance in your home? You clean it regularly to keep it as good as new, right? What about when you install new flooring? You purchase cleaners recommended by the manufacturer and maintain […]
Harvesting Rainwater: Advanced Gutter Systems for Conservation
Harvesting Rainwater: Advanced Gutter Systems for Conservation March marks the start of the rainy season here in Lynchburg, with average rainfall totals nearing 4” in the rainiest month of May. The wettest months out of the year in Lynchburg historically are March, April, May, June, July, and part of August, getting on average around 18” […]
Window Security: Innovative Locks and Safety Features for Peace of Mind
Window Security: Innovative Locks and Safety Features for Peace of Mind We’re lucky to call Lynchburg, Danville, Charlottesville, and surrounding cities home. Central Virginia is one of the most beautiful parts of the country, offering superior scenery, plenty of outdoor hiking and adventures, a climate that lets us enjoy all four seasons, and not to […]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Gutter Maintenance in Changing Climates
The Homeowner’s Guide to Gutter Maintenance in Changing Climates Spring is right around the corner. Can you sense the change in temperature with daytime highs and sunshine as opposed to temperatures hovering near freezing? The overnight lows are still chilly, but that will change as we inch nearer to springtime. Along with the spring-like weather […]
Window Treatments 101: A Guide to Insulating Your Home with Style
Window Treatments 101: A Guide to Insulating Your Home with Style Installing new windows throughout your home gives it a refreshing feel; your home now has a newfound style and energy-efficient windows you’ve been waiting for. There’s nothing like waking up each morning and looking out the windows. You can get a feel for the […]