Stucco in the Colorado Snow
Stucco provides a classic finish to any Colorado home. Not to mention it is long lasting and weather resistant, two things that should appeal to any Colorado homeowner. Unfortunately, improper installation and cheap materials can leave your stucco home cracking, peeling and failing. Our winters here in Colorado can be a problem for some stucco […]
Winter Preparedness: Back to the Gutters
Protect your home from winter moisture issues It’s no secret that we encourage homeowners to be proactive in taking care of their home. That means taking the time to prep your home for the different seasons, particularly in a state like Colorado, where a new type of weather is waiting for us around every corner. […]
Dry Turkey: Avoid Thanksgiving Moisture Problems
We spent a lot of our time fixing moisture issues for commercials spaces and private residences throughout Colorado. Much of our time is spent preventing moisture from entering your home, and fixing gutter systems and drainage to deflect moisture. But, when it comes to your Thanksgiving turkey, all of our instincts get tossed out the […]
Protecting Your Foundation From Snow Damage
Snowball fights, snow angels, snowmen and hot chocolate is a part of the romantic, intimate side of winter. These are the moments that get talked about and posted on Facebook. The dark side of winter is getting into a cold car in the morning, shoveling the driveway (again) and constantly blowing your nose. And then […]
Top Energy Wasters in Your Colorado Home
Tips to saving energy We’ve talked a lot about how the elements, seasons, shifting temperatures and moisture, moisture, moisture could be the death of your home, but there’s another reason for keeping a close eye on your house envelope to make sure it is working optimally: energy waste! Of course, no home or business owner […]
Stop Procrastinating: Check Your Home for Moisture Damage
Dear procrastinators, In about a week, we’ll be entering the two wettest months of the year. If you haven’t gone over your winter preparedness checklist, you cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s Go Time! Your procrastination clock has run out. So, why don’t you run outside and check you home for areas that could […]
Fixing Foundation Problems Caused by Colorado’s Expansive Soil Problem
Colorado is home to purple mountains, amber waves of grain….and expansive soil. Two of those things are the reason people buy a home and settle down in Colorado. The third is an unfortunate side-effect, but one that all homeowners should be aware of. Damage caused by expansive soil can be detrimental to your home. Bentonite, […]
Ladder Safety Tips
Treat your ladder with the respect it deserves The best part about fall and winter is that you get to use your ladder. A lot. You’ll need it to clean your gutters, and you’ll need it to hang (and take down) all the various holiday lights, starting with Halloween. It’s a wonderful time for a […]
Preparing Your Deck and Porch for Winter
Before you say goodbye to your deck for the season Soon you’ll be staring longingly at your beautiful deck or porch, remembering all the good times you had during the summer. Before you say goodbye to your deck for the season, there’s one last project that needs to be taken care of: prepare your deck […]
Energy Saving Tips: Tighten Your Building Envelope
Now that we’re starting to shut our windows and turn up the heat, we automatically begin to think about how to save energy while still staying warm through the winter. Your building’s envelope can have a huge impact on the energy efficiency of your home. You want your envelope to be sealed up tight and […]
