Brick and stone are two trends that will never really go out of style. Even though they are both really stylish and will add a unique design element to both the interior and exterior of your house, they can also be really expensive. Luckily, with decorative concrete, you can get a similar look without spending nearly as much money. But other than saving a lot of money, what are some of the other unique benefits of using decorative concrete?
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It can be extremely costly to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It can be even more costly to heat and cool your home if you live in an older home. Older homes often do not have the same level of insulation in them as newer homes.
Even if your older home was properly insulated when it was originally built, that insulation may have settled or deteriorated over time, thus decreasing the energy efficiency of your home.
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Do you own or manage property that has a steep drop? Worried about rocks falling off that drop and threatening buildings, roads, or even people below? Rock falls are very real and serious threats. When you have a steep cliff or drop, all it takes is one weather event to cause a rock fall. Even the gradual shifting and movement of soil over time can cause rocks to tumble down the cliff.
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Whether you are installing vinyl siding for the first time or have replaced a window and now need to reinstall existing vinyl siding around it, these steps describe how to do so while protecting your home from unwanted water intrusion in the future:
Step 1: Seal the Window's Nailing Flange with a Waterproof Exterior-Grade Sealant
The more you seal around windows, the less chance they will ever leak water and cause dry rot or mold growth.
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The floors are one of the largest surfaces within your home, and as such play both a large role in the interior design of your property and as a functional surface that helps maintain temperature and comfort levels throughout the year. Two of the most common types of flooring materials are carpeting and hardwood, each of which has several different subcategories and carries a distinct set of characteristics and advantages. Understanding the differences between hardwood and carpet flooring can help you choose the flooring material that best fits your home's needs.
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