Top Mistakes

Let experience help you avoid the top mistakes often made in home construction and remodeling.

Windows (poor quality)

• Quality Brands
  Research the differences between windows and manufacturers.
• Materials
  Climate has a large effect on windows. The type and quality of materials used in construction have a large effect on the efficiency and durability of a window.
• Installation
  - Water intrusion can happen in any window if the windows aren't installed with the newest methods of installation.

Roofing

• Always use knowledgeable installers from reputable companies.
• Improper underlayment
  Underlayment is very important in our climate of rain, ice, snow and wind!
• Improper fastening of shingles.

Building Materials

• Materials mismatched for the uses.
  Shortcuts save time and money but can significantly cost more over the long haul.
• Materials that are installed improperly.
• Flashing installed improperly.
  Flashing protects edges and seams between materials, improper or inadequate flashing promotes rot and mold.

Workmanship

• Workmen Without Proper Training
  Workman are often unaware that they are improperly installing materials because they never see the same work 10 years later.