Many times a homeowner will have companies out to look at the exterior of their home. What the homeowners don’t know is those companies have a narrow minded thought process. The start instilling fear and using scare tactics to make you stress about the current situation. They do this because they want the big siding…
Hello, This subject comes up on every home when we look at new windows. It is widely known about the need for an escape window for a basement bedroom. Over the years building codes have changed and updated. The Egress requirement has now moved to the main floor and upstairs for bedrooms. How each building…
Hello, We are happy to announce a new option on the website. We have manufacturer brochures available. We are offering electronic brochures over paper brochures to make our footprint less and be more responsible with resources. Sunrise Windows is also offering a new option on their windows. A stainable veneer on the interior. The Madera…
Painting vinyl siding has become a very common solution. This can be a very problematic situation down the road. We know there is paint that claims to be vinyl safe. This makes painting look real attractive. The challenge is the vinyl has to be engineered to accept paint. When the paint is applied to vinyl…
Many companies and homeowners focus on the product. Its warranty, its design, its performance. These are all very important areas to look at, but one is missed. Nobody focuses on the installation. It is assumed it will be installed by qualified tradesman. This is one of the most important aspects of the project. One variable…
We know its a stressful time when a storm comes through and damages cars and homes. Don’t panic. We follow the BBB, Attorney General and all the consumer advocates advice. DO NOT talk to anyone at your door. Leading Edge Renovation will not be knocking doors, nor will any representing Leading Edge be doing it. …
Many times when im chatting with a customer and reviewing the variables of the project I have to ask the year the home was built. If it was built before 1978 I then explain lead paint and the requirements from the EPA. I then get a truckload of responses. “The other guys did not mention…
In the home improvement world many companies have limited offerings in solutions. Unfortunately not all construction has been the same through the years. Even in the same era build styles and product in a home will differ even in the same neighborhood. A home improvement company cannot have one option that fits all. Realistically most…
This is great data fro what energy star requires for window performance in our region. New windows will change comfort in the home, but the wrong window will not perform as desired. https://www.energystar.gov/products/building_products/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights/key_product_criteria This link can help you get some information on the requirements.
Continued education on codes, construction styles, etc is very important. Building codes and technology are continually changing. Not keeping up with these will affect the ability to properly repair or install products in your home. This industry has a rapid turn over rate. We believe at Leading Edge Renovation that a well educated consultant and…