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You never know when an emergency will occur and you’ll need new siding. Consider this story from Richmond, Virginia’s CBS 6 by Sandra Jones, titled “Flames from Northside fire melts siding of neighboring homes.” Jones writes, “It took firefighters nearly an hour to put out the intense flames at the burned out home in Richmond.…

If you’re in Vancouver B.C. and you’re looking into getting your roof replaced, you are certainly not alone. According to Business Vancouver, the roof replacement business is booming. Frank O’Brien of Business Vancouver explores this in a recent article titled “Depreciation reports trigger condo re-roofing boom.” O’Brien writes, “A fairly recent provincial Strata Property Act…

Like many homeowners, you probably think to yourself, or out loud, what are you gonna do about your doors. Rob Robillard of the Boston Globe looks to provide some help in a new article titled “Advice on new doors, basement insulation, and more.” A reader writes to Robillard, asking about the best option for replacing…

Construction defects are a major hot button issue across the United States. Who is responsible? What constitutes a legitimate claim? Are suits halting the development of apartment complexes and other residential buildings? People all over are asking these questions more and more. One place where this debate is heating up in particular is Denver. John…

As people who know the importance of roofing safety from firsthand experience, we at Platinum Exteriors NW were intrigued to hear about a new development in Lynchburg, Virginia. According to WDBJ 7, a group of entrepreneurs recently developed a roofing safety product called the SLATOR. Tim Saunders of WDBJ 7 writes, “Slate can be tricky…

What’s the right roof for your home? It’s a question we have to ask ourselves before we begin a major investment in a roofing project. Niagara This Week seeks to make the decision process a little easier with a new article titled “How to choose the right roof for your home.” According to the author,…

Are you looking into cedar siding? In Baltimore, one group of contractors thinks it would be perfect for their restoration project. Allison Eatough addresses this in a new article titled “Staying in character: Meticulous detail matching kept this historic home true to its roots.” Eatough writes, “When Ron Hogg contacted ALC Contractors to build a…

Have homes seemingly been shrinking to you? It may not be a figment of your imagination. According to The Dallas Morning News, “Homebuyers and builders are beginning to downsize houses to make them more affordable and meet changing lifestyles. The average new home built in the U.S. last year was about 20 square feet smaller…

No matter where you reside in the United States, weather can pose damage to your home. This is why it’s important to take the preventative measure of weatherproofing your house. When it comes to weatherization and waterproofing, no one does it better than Platinum Exteriors. If you’re wondering what’s at stake, consider this story from…