ALC - SW Exteriors

HardiPlank Makes for Good Siding for San Antonio Homes

Wood is a great, natural, and beautiful material for almost anything. Cutting them up into planks and using them as sidings for your home's exterior would give your property a better curb appeal, especially when you have good roofing shingles, doors, windows, and other decor to complement it. The only problem with wood is that it attracts a lot of termites, which San Antonio, Texas has a lot of.

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French Style Patio Doors vs. Gliding Patio Doors: Which is Better?

The two most common styles of patio doors are gliding (or sliding) and French Style Patio Doors. Many of our clients come to us, wanting to replace their patio doors, but unsure if they want to stick with the same style they have or change to a different one. When they ask our advice on which style is better—gliding patio doors or French style patio doors—we tell them it depends on their situation. If you’re trying to choose which style you prefer, here are the pros and cons of each to help you decide.

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The Cost of Old Windows and Your Electricity Bill: What You Should Know

When it comes to replacing the windows in their home, folks often think of it as merely another expense to add to their budget. A lot of homeowners tell us, “Oh, we’d love to put your windows in our house, but we just don’t think we can afford them.” Ironically, many of them don’t consider the fact that the old windows they currently have could be significantly draining their finances already. Even if the windows seem to function properly, here are four ways that they could actually be costing you money.

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How Long Does Vinyl Siding Last in San Antonio, TX?

Many of the homeowners we meet with are trying to decide between a few different types of siding, and vinyl is often one of them. A major concern that these homeowners have is how long the vinyl will last on their home. Well, the shelf life, so to speak, of vinyl siding depends on several factors, such as the grade, thickness, and quality of vinyl siding used; the climate you live in; the abuse it takes, and how well the siding was installed. The same vinyl that remains unscathed for 15 years on one house may only last 5 on another, depending on the following problem factors.

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A Review of Double Hung and Casement Windows: Which is Right For You?

With all the window styles available on the market, homeowners can have a difficult time deciding what’s best for their home. When it comes to taller window openings, the two styles of operable windows to choose from are Double Hung Windows and Casement Windows. In this article, we’ll review the two styles and show you how they compare against each other in a few different categories.

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Window Replacement: Is It Really Worth It? An In-Depth Review

How do you know if it’s the right time to replace your home’s windows? Because it’s a remodeling project that requires more of an investment, you want to make the best decision for your home. Here are some factors that will help you decide if it’s worth it to spend the time and money replacing your windows:

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Energy Efficient Window Replacement: Awning Windows vs Casement Windows

When considering energy efficient window replacement for their home, a lot of folks have questions about which styles of windows they should choose. To help everyone be well informed in the decision making process, we’re doing an article series on a comparison of different window styles. In our last article of comparing different window styles, we talked about double hung windows and gliding windows. Today’s article will focus on the benefits and disadvantages the two styles that crank open and closed on hinges: Awning Windows vs Casement Windows.

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