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Chem Dry Carpet Pros
By Hillary June 15, 2007
I have used several other carpet cleaning companies in town and Chem-Dry Carpet Pros is the most professional, most customer service oriented and does the best carpet cleaning by far. I always feel that I recieved the best service possible. Although I pay a little more to use them I get a lot more for my money. Cleaner carpet, better service and I don't have to get my carpet cleaned as often so I really save money in the long run. I will never use any other company again. I need my upholstery cleaned and an oriental and someone just told me that they do a beautiful job on that too! ...read more
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For the Love of Vinyl Siding
Look beyond the never-to-be-settled debate over siding's merits/sins. It's an affordable, energy-conscious update. It can even look good. As a building material, vinyl siding is relatively new — it was introduced in the late 1950s as a substitute for aluminum siding. But its reputation was tarnished in the early days when it cracked, faded, buckled, and sagged. Ongoing changes in the product's chemistry and installation techniques have improved its performance and furthered its acceptance by builders and homeowners. In fact, vinyl has captured 32 percent of the U.S. siding market for new homes, with no end in sight to its growing popularity. The reason, in part, is because it's often (but not always) cheaper than red cedar or redwood and takes less time to install. To keep vinyl siding looking its best, it should be washed periodically to remove the mold, mildew, dirt, and chalky oxidation that collects on the surface. Use a soft-bristle brush and a bucket with a 30/70 mix of vinegar and water. (If that doesn't do the job, the Vinyl Siding Institute suggests mixing 1/3 cup laundry detergent, 2/3 cup powdered household cleaner, 1 quart liquid laundry bleach, and 1 gallon water.) Then just brush it on, working from the bottom up, and gently hoses it off. We discourage homeowners from using a power washer on their siding; the high-pressure equipment is likely to drive water behind the panels. All vinyl siding will fade somewhat. After 10 to 15 years, the change can be significant. When that happens, or if you simply want to change its color, vinyl can be painted, as self-defeating as it may seem. (Check with the manufacturer first; many companies void the warranty if siding is painted.) Wash the siding first, and use latex paint, which will flex with the vinyl's movement. But don't count on changing a pale-yellow house to hunter green; dark colors absorb more heat than lighter ones and can cause panels to expand too much and buckle. (For that very reason, vinyl's color palette is limited to lighter shades.) ...read more
By HMI Windows August 30, 2016
H&M WINDOWS (H&M INDUSTRIES)
HMI Windows is a family based company, serving the community. We carry quality products, so that our customers will have a quality outcome. We have been in business for 15yrs in North Carolina, and have now started shipping all over the US. Our goal is to continue providing the United States with building material they can depend on. We also offer free estimates. whether your calling for a picture window, or 100sq of siding we want to offer you the best price possible. Here at HMI Windows we offer a variety of things, other than our awesome vinyl windows. We have metal roofing, vinyl siding, soffit, j-channel, fanfold, trim nails, screws, columns, metal coil, and much more. All of our products are the best quality, and a great price. ...read more
By HMI Windows June 02, 2016
HMI Windows
Spring is here and summers just around the corner!! Wanna keep your cool in and not out, give us a call at 704-434-9900, or come see us for a free estimate on our vinyl windows, vinyl siding and metal roofing. We know your house is already beautiful, we'd like to help it stand out for everybody else to see! ...read more
By HMI Windows April 11, 2016