FAQ’s
10 Apr 2009 |
I receive a lot of emailed questions and wanted to address some of them here for you. What I’ll try to do is put a few on this blog from time to time. Maybe you’ll see an answer to a …
Category: General Home Improvment
Replacement windows and the stimulus tax credit
Did you know that not all windows qualify for the stimulus tax credit? A window must have a U-Value of .30 or less and a SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) of .30 or less to qualify for any tax credit.
Did …
Who “does” HardiePlank?
I’ve been noticing that more companies are offering HardiePlank siding in print ads. But what exactly does that mean? Who actually “does” HardiePlank?
I’ve been on appointments behind some companies that advertise HardiePlank only to be told by the homeowner that …
What does “Factory Trained” installers mean?
How is it that all home improvement companies seem to have these amazing “factory trained” installers. How about the companies that have “certified” installers? Is that better than “factory trained”?
“Factory Trained” can mean that an installation manual from the manufacturer …
“Will Match Any Written Offer For Equal Quality”
In February 2009 I counted no less than 5 vinyl siding and window companies that have this in their ad in the Richmond VA, market. When you see this in an advertisement for a home improvement company what exactly does it …