We often have homeowners call to ask us about the best way to care for their existing vinyl siding. Typically, homeowners will see a build-up of algae or grime/dirt on their vinyl …
COVID Impacts on the Construction Industry
We’re sure that most people are experiencing the same fatigue around the topic of Covid-19 by this time and the staff at Advanced Restorations are no different. However, Covid-19 presented some …
To Enforce or Not Enforce – Building Codes
Outside of extremely rural areas, many cities and counties choose to adopt sets of building codes to be applied in their given jurisdiction. In most cases, this involves the use of the International …
Cold Weather Roofing Installation
We’re quickly finding ourselves amid Fall weather and despite how much we all want to avoid it, that means we’ll quickly be dealing with Winter and everything that comes with …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Vinyl Siding Installation
At Advanced Restorations, we’ve had the opportunity to see many vinyl siding projects during the time we’ve been in business. Sometimes we’re called upon to review work completed by another …
Landscape Protection – Expectations Vs. Reality
Advanced Restorations has had the pleasure of completing projects for homeowners that owned immaculate properties. We’ve seen amazing landscaping, beautiful architecture, and breathtaking views. On the other hand, we’ve also …
High Risk Leak Areas
Whether you are purchasing a new home, planning to renovate your current home, or attempting to diagnose water stains that are appearing inside your home – there are several areas …
How To Deal With Spike and Ferrule Gutter Systems
Our office previously tracked the number of projects we came across that involved a gutter system attached to the home using a spike and ferrule system – we told ourselves …
Top Four Signs that it is Time for New Vinyl Siding
Quality siding is an important aspect of any home’s health and provides protection from the outside elements. With constant exposure to the sun, rain, snow, pests, falling tree limbs and …
Roofing Repair vs Roofing System Replacement
“Can you just patch it?” As a roofing contractor this question is what we are most often asked after inspecting a property and discovering damage to the roofing system. Most …