Saving your siding and windows

Throughout the metro area, but especially in Johnson County, there are issues with siding and windows. The material used to trim the windows was a "finger-jointed" quick growth pine. Protected only by a thin coat of paint this wood is very susceptible to wood rot because the paint cracks easily and the finger joints open up. The best way to protect this is to keep it caulked and painted. Over time you may still loose the battle, but you can delay the loss by keeping it protected.
Many homes used the hardboard siding with the same thin coat of paint. Very soon after construction moisture worked into the joints and gaps and started the rot process. The same prevention can be done with good painting and caulking.
Something that many homeowners overlook is landscaping. Very often when we are called to look at wood rot we find the bushes are in full contact with the siding and windows. This keeps moisture trapped and speeds the rot. Keep bushes and all landscaping at least 12 inches off your home and you allow the air flow to help dry out the structures.

Where do we work?

Overland Park is our base, but we work the entire Kansas City metro. Through a network of skilled craftsmen we can take care of the remodeling or home repair project where ever you are located. Some of us are Johnson County-based while others are based in Liberty, MO.

Choice of materials

Choosing the right materials for your project is the key. When the job is completed you want something that reflects your personality and tastes, not something that you would find in every other home on the block or in the neighborhood. Stay away from Johnson County Beige!
During 2 recent kitchen remodels our customers found some materials that cost a little more and we encouraged them to go with it. By paying a little more per square foot for the tile they ended up with a look that truly reflects their personality. The labor cost was the same and in the overall scope of a complete kitchen remodel the additional few hundred dollars made thousands of dollars worth of difference in the final look. By the way, on one project they originally selected tile with a pretty high price tag. I did a little shopping and got it for less than 1/3 of the original price. It got them the look they wanted and made them very happy.
You are making an investment in your home that should make you feel good every time you look at it. A little creativity with the choice of materials will pay off for years to come.