Weathered cedar siding can compromise your home’s protective layer, making it vulnerable to moisture intrusion. Costly repairs may follow due to wood rot, mold and mildew. While cedar siding’s distinct look can be appealing, it’s important to understand the places wood can become costly and troublesome for your home exterior. When looking for new siding…
Why Homeowners Choose Hardie Board Siding over Cedar Shake Siding
End the Battle with Squirrels Chewing Holes in Your Cedar Siding
Cedar wood siding may look fabulous, but it comes with a price tag: its vulnerability to pests like termites, woodpeckers, and even squirrels. The problem with squirrels is that they chew holes through cedar siding, allowing other pests to nest in their holes. Water can also infiltrate the holes, setting the stage for wood rot,…
Which Roofing Shingles Are Wind and Hail Resistant
Faulty roofing can leave your biggest investment vulnerable to the elements and produce costly damage to your home. But you can have peace in the midst of a storm when your home is well shielded from the elements. Brava Synthetic shingles deliver the highest-class wind resistance and hail resistance rating, giving you confidence your home…
Do I Have Wood Rot on My Siding?
Wood looks gorgeous, but it requires a lot of maintenance and has the potential to rot or decay when moisture penetrates it. Once wood rot begins, it will continue as long as the favorable conditions are present: wood, oxygen, and moisture. It’s vital that you identify wood rot and decay as early as possible to…
Six Reasons to Replace Cedar Shake Tiles with Synthetic Shingles
Homeowners with cedar shake roofing get weary of its maintenance, repair, and replacement needs. The good news is that synthetic roofing shingles can mimic the look of a cedar shake roof, giving you the style and design you crave without the hassles involved with a wood roof. Synthetic shingles’ impressive durability—due to their makeup—causes them…
What Is Board and Batten Siding?
There are multiple materials you can choose from during your new siding installation with American Way Exteriors. However, you might not have realized that you can create dozens of design options with these materials to fashion the perfect look for your home. One of the most stylish siding options for your home is board and…
What Makes Synthetic Shingles the Best Roofing Material for Cold Climates?
Homeowners who live in cold climates, like Dayton, have to be aware of the damage that chilly weather can have on their roof. Your roof needs to stand up to the pressure of snow, ice, and wind—all while keeping your home warm and toasty. Unfortunately, not all roofs are created equal, and some roofing materials…
5 Benefits of Installing a New Home Roof
When roofing fails, damaging moisture penetration can invade your home. If your home’s protective covering shows signs of trouble (like missing shingles or aging), contact a reliable roofer to have it professionally inspected. If you need a new roof, know that it comes with a host of benefits! From improving your home’s looks to protecting...
6 Reasons Why James Hardie Siding Is Worth the Cost
Cedar siding comes with high maintenance due to its vulnerability to damaging moisture intrusion if it’s not properly sealed over the years. When wood siding gets compromised, cascading problems can follow such as pest infestation, wood rot, and mold. Gain the benefits of durable James Hardie® siding, installed by American Way Exteriors, with its reliable…
What Are the Most Frequently Asked Questions about James Hardie Siding?
When your home siding wears out or becomes damaged from storms, moisture penetration may occur, leaving you with costly repairs. Long-lasting James Hardie siding stands up to severe weather, and lasts up to 50 years. Its stylish design brings out the best in your home exterior, boosting both your home’s curb appeal and its resale…
