Veteran Owned Business in Dayton,Ohio

August 20, 2009

Tips for Business and Homeowners before remodeling begins.

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Vytec® Yukon Board®Premium Insulated Siding Welcomes New Design, Accessories
(HIT) – Yukon Board®Premium Insulated Siding from CertainTeed Corporation’s Vytec® brand of vinyl siding products, welcomes a new updated design preferred by homeowners and building industry professionals alike.In addition to a 5-inch Dutch Lap profile, Yukon Board is now available in Double 6-inch Clapboard, a distinctive wide panel design that presents a broad flat face, a deep panel projection and authentic woodgrain texture. For a finished look, there are several new accessories, such as an outside corner post, an inside corner post and a j-channel all with 1-14″ pockets. Yukon Board’s new design also features expanded polystyrene foam insulation that is laminated directly to the back of the siding, creating a more cohesive product. Previously, the foam insulation was mechanically fastened to the siding.”Insulated siding, including Yukon Board, continues to grow in popularity based on its appearance and performance,” says Phyllis Vail, Director of Marketing Communications for CertainTeed Siding. “With the new Double 6-inch Clapboard profile, homeowners can create a beautiful home exterior and save energy.”Available in 10 eye-pleasing colors, Yukon Board enhances the exterior of a home while providing increased energy efficiency, superior impact resistance and sound absorption. Yukon Board adds an average of R-3.5 thermal value to exterior walls, helping to keep homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. With up to five times the impact resistance of traditional vinyl siding, Yukon Board also provides added protection from the elements. For more information, visit vytec.com.In addition to Yukon Board, CertainTeed offers CedarBoards™ Insulated Siding, featuring a natural, rough cedar texture and the look of wide-board wood siding. The siding is available in four profiles and 18 colors. For more information, visit certainteed.com.
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Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, gypsum, ceilings and access covers.Headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 6,000 employees and more than 65 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2009, CertainTeed was named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a national award that recognizes environmentally responsible corporations. The group had total sales of more than $3 billion in 2008. http://www.certainteed.com/.Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center

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508 Bently St.
Dayton,Ohio 45404

Dayhio Contracting – Superior Remodeling Services

August 20, 2009

Dayton,Ohio Contractor – Dayhio Contracting

Remodeling Steps for home or business owners to consider before hiring a contractor.

 As time goes by you may want to remodel your home or business with the changed circumstances. You may wish to add a room, turn a closet into a bathroom, modernize your kitchen, or re-lay the floor. Remodeling your home  or business will add to the comfort , but remodeling can also quite often add more sales value.  Remodeling your home, if aesthetically done, can make it more appealing to prospective buyers, reduces the time and effort it takes to sell the house and maybe fetch you more money when you sell it, While remodeling your business is sure to bring in new customers.

Of course, many remodeling projects are a great way to add value , not all of them are cash-back guarantees. Before you actually invest your hard earned money into remodeling , it is prudent to do a little pre-study on what kind of extra payback you can expect for doing the remodeling. It will indeed be worthwhile to study the Cost versus Value published annually by the National Association of Realtors. The report gives you a city-by-city guide on what various home projects will pay back at resale. Also obtain the advice of a Realtor and/or remodeling contractor before you commit to a big home improvement project. These experts can familiarize you with remodeling payback figures tailored to your city. Choose your home remodeling projects wisely and if you borrow money to complete your project, make doubly sure that you will be able to recover the cost of the project when you decide to sell your home .

Remodeling magazines say that remodeling kitchens and baths will add the most value to your home. In some instances, these projects could possibly return more than 100% of the cost if the home is sold within a year. Most market analysts say kitchens sell a home, so remodeling a kitchen should be a first choice for any home remodeling project. Kitchen remodeling would involve upgrading your appliances, replacing door and cabinet handles, painting walls, new counter tops, new floors and a modern cook top range. Sometimes doing it yourself can save money, but consider hiring a professional for large-scale jobs.

A bathroom remodeling is second only to kitchen remodeling in terms of value return on your home improvement investment. A bathroom remodel involves making the most of your current space, by upgrading fixtures, flooring and lighting. A few inexpensive ways to make your existing bathroom more appealing include upgrading your cabinets, counter tops, sinks, tile, bath tub and shower. Kitchens and bathroom remodeling should be the two priority choices when you want to add value to your home. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling will guarantee recouping their cost and adding to the resale value of your house.

Enhancing the curb appeal of your home is one of the most affordable ways to increase the value of your home. Applying a fresh coat of paint can certainly make the inside of your home appear more refreshing to potential buyers, which could mean a quicker sale. Neutral colors are a good choice as they blend well with a variety of other colors and can make a room look larger and more open. Naturally, you can only make the home improvements that your budget will allow and therefore do not needlessly overspend. Concentrate on improving two or three areas in your home which need the most attention.

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