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The Southwest Exteriors Blog

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Exterior Painting

By: Rebecca Harrell
June 7th, 2022

Is your paint on the exterior of your home starting to chip or crack? Does the color seem faded? Or, are you just wanting to change up the look of your home? Painting your home’s exterior seems like a simple project. But, like with any home remodeling, you’ve got a lot to think about with this project. You’re considering things like what colors you like, whether you should do it yourself or hire a professional, and how much it’s going to cost.

Concrete Coating

By: Rebecca Harrell
June 3rd, 2022

Whether it’s your driveway, back patio, sidewalk, garage, or company warehouse, you’ve probably grown tired of looking at those cracks and stains in your concrete. You want to elevate your space, cover those blemishes, and maybe even provide some added safety to your concrete surface. So, you’re looking for an industrial concrete coating that is going to meet all your needs. Penntek and Simiron are two prominent concrete coating companies in the country. Both manufacturers offer similar products and services, like two-step concrete coatings, chip and quartz systems, and metallic coating options.

Siding

By: Rebecca Harrell
June 2nd, 2022

As a homeowner, you are responsible for the care and maintenance of your home. If you want to renovate something or construct a new addition, you have to find a way. If something needs fixing, it’s up to you to find a solution. Most homeowners decide to replace their siding under three scenarios: Their siding is damaged and needs repair Their siding is old and falling apart They want a new look for their home Now, depending on which of these three categories you fall into, you have certain goals for your project. Maybe you want something sturdy and durable that won’t require a lot of maintenance. Or maybe you want a more elaborate siding that allows you to showcase your true inner designer.

Siding | Exterior Painting | Concrete Coating | Window Replacements | Doors | Window Treatments

By: Rebecca Harrell
May 31st, 2022

You know that feeling when you grab something you haven’t used in a while, and you find that it’s broken and unusable? We’ve all been there. When you discover something is broken, needs repairing, or must be replaced, the first things you probably think of are: How much you paid for it What it’s going to take to fix or replace it Especially when you find something in your home damaged, like your HVAC, siding, or water heater, you know it must be fixed quickly.

Siding

By: Chris Wager
May 25th, 2022

Because replacing your home siding with James Hardie siding is a significant investment, you need to know it will be installed correctly to function as it should. This video will outline the top three problems that come with an improper James Hardie siding installation. And by the end, you will better understand the importance of quality of installation. Then, you can find a contractor that will install your James Hardie siding to last on your home.