Common Weather Related Damage To Vinyl Siding

Common Weather-Related Damage To Vinyl Siding

Homeowners are very familiar with weather-related damage to their homes. Most notably, the roof can incur damage due to wind, heavy rain, hail, snow, and ice. However, your home’s siding can also incur damage due to severe weather.

Hail damage is easiest to see in vinyl siding. Decent-sized hail that has been blown into your siding can leave holes. Debris acts in the same way. When strong winds pick up debris, it can be blown into your siding as well. This can cause holes, cracks, and chips and can severely damage your siding.

When damage is done to your siding, it can lead to a whole host of problems. The biggest worry is, that once the siding is penetrated, water can leak through. This can cause extensive damage to your home and cost you a lot of money.

If you have encountered any siding damage from recent storms, make sure to contact us for an inspection to determine the extent of the damage. Allied Contractors Group Inc. can handle your siding replacement needs.

If you have any further questions, give us a call at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Allied Contractors Group Inc. is located in Florida

Choosing The Right Siding For Your Home

Choosing The Right Siding For Your Home

Choosing the right siding for your home can be a daunting task. With so much emphasis placed on the type of roof that is right for your home, the siding can be a little bit of an afterthought. However, the siding contributes to the look, durability, and cost of your home. Here are a few things to think about when picking which siding is best for you:

Vinyl siding is very versatile. It comes in all sorts of colors and profiles and can be picked to match the homeowner’s taste. It is also very affordable, easy to maintain, and extremely durable. These attributes show you why vinyl siding is the most common choice of siding for builders and homeowners.

Brick is another excellent choice for siding on a home. While it is more expensive than vinyl siding, it has superior durability. It is able to withstand severe weather, wind-blown debris, and even earthquakes better than vinyl siding. The color does not fade very easily, it is low-maintenance, and it looks great!

Stucco has increased in popularity, especially in the West. It is fairly cheap, requires minimal maintenance, and is very versatile. Additionally, the composition can be adjusted to increase energy efficiency through increased insulation.

If you have any further questions or would like to have your siding replaced, contact our office at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Allied Contractors Group Inc. is located in Florida

Choosing The Best Insulation For Your Home

Choosing The Best Insulation For Your Home

Insulation can make or break a home’s comfort level. Proper insulation will create comfortable temperatures, while poor insulation can cause uncomfortable temperatures and can make your heating or cooling system work overtime. Ultimately, having proper insulation installed is good for the environment and good for your wallet. But how can you know what type of insulation you should have in your home?

The most common type of insulation, fiberglass insulation, is probably sufficient for your home. This pink material comes in sheets and will get the job done, but the fibers can break off and be inhaled. This is usually only a danger for professional installers though.

Spray foam insulation is growing in popularity and works exceptionally well. It is practically fireproof, can be made from more natural materials, and will expand to fit walls and your foundation. This means that it will even block air leaks, which is something other types of insulation are unable to do.

Blown-in insulation is usually fiberglass insulation that is looser than the pink sheets of fiberglass insulation. This is a good option when an area needs to be filled that is oddly shaped or where there are obstructions. It is also a good option when looking to add additional insulation to an existing area.

Ultimately, it is a good idea to call a professional, have them inspect the area needing to be filled with insulation, and then discuss prices and the best options for your home or business.

If you have any further questions or if you would like to schedule an inspection, give us a call at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Benefits Of Roof Insulation

Benefits Of Roof Insulation                                

Insulation in your home is vital to maintaining comfortable temperatures. Not only will you stay more comfortable with sufficient insulation, but you will also have lower energy costs. Typically, this insulation is found in the walls of your home, but that is not the only place it can be installed. Roof insulation is another option for the homeowner seeking more comfort. What other added benefits does roof insulation provide?

The most common roof insulation installed is either fiberglass or spray foam insulation. The spray foam performs better than the fiberglass and it also hardens where particles will not float around your attic space.

One of the greatest functions of roof insulation is how it keeps out hot air during the summer. Dark roofs are common and they absorb a lot of the sun’s energy. This can heat up your attic significantly, causing your air conditioner to work harder than usual. One way to remedy this is to have a lighter-colored roof installed, but roof insulation will block that heat from reaching the attic.

Roof insulation will also help during the winter. Heat in your attic can warm up your roof and cause snow or ice to melt, which can create ice dams. Roof insulation will keep the warm air in so your energy costs stay down and your roof stays cold.

If you would like to have roof insulation installed or if you have any further questions for us, give us a call at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Allied Contractors Group Inc. is located in Florida

Are There Different Kinds Of Roof Gutters?

Are Black Roofs A Bad Thing?                

There are many ways to spice up your home and add curb appeal. One way that is often overlooked is through gutter styles. While there are many styles of gutters such as K-style gutters, fascia gutters, and half-round gutters, today we will be focusing on the materials used for your gutters. Each material has different properties and provides a different look for your home.

Aluminum gutters are an extremely common choice for homes. Aluminum is very lightweight, relatively inexpensive, resists corrosion well, and can be installed in a variety of colors. These are just a few reasons why aluminum is the most popular gutter material in use today.

Copper gutters are stronger than aluminum, resist mildew, and will last a little bit longer. They also look great, providing a unique look, however they cost more than aluminum gutters.

Galvanized steel gutters are steel gutters that are coated with a layer of zinc. These gutters require more maintenance than the other types. They need either a gutter guard or they must be cleaned out regularly because they tend to rust. If water is not draining at an optimal level, it can rust easily.

Galvalume gutters are steel gutters that are coated in a layer of aluminum mixed with zinc. These gutters do not rust nearly as easily and are much more durable.

Vinyl gutters are very inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to install. Since they are vinyl, rusting is not a worry, but they will provide a cheaper look than the more premium materials.

If you have any further questions or would like to have your gutters replaced or installed, contact our office at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Advantages Of Vinyl Siding

Advantages Of Vinyl Siding                  

Vinyl siding is a very common choice for siding in American homes. In fact, it takes up about 30% of the market share. While many homes are using brick and stucco for siding, vinyl still leads the way. But why is vinyl siding so popular?

Vinyl siding has many advantages over other types of siding.

Vinyl can be made into many different shapes, colors, and textures. You can find vinyl siding that looks exactly like wood or other materials but has all the benefits that vinyl provides.

Vinyl is very durable. It can be under warranty for nearly 40 years following its installation and can sometimes last for 50. It will not decay or corrode like other materials and it will keep out moisture.

Vinyl siding is very easy to maintain. It typically doesn’t need to be painted, it doesn’t rot and it keeps out pests. For most homeowners, the only maintenance required is using a power washer to spray down the siding to keep it clean.

Vinyl siding can also come insulated. It will keep heat in during the winter and keep heat out during the summer. Ultimately, this will lower your energy costs and may even qualify you for tax credits.

If you have any further questions about vinyl siding or the services that we provide, give us a call at (954) 534 4756 for EAST, (239) 351 6416 for NAPLES and (239) 351 0148 for FORT MYERS-TAMPA.

Allied Contractors Group Inc. is located in Florida