Christmas Lights And James Hardie Siding

There are many ways to display outdoor holiday lights on your home, but some methods are not good for your James Hardie siding or trim. Here are a few tips to help you this holiday season from Home Exterior Systems in Houston.

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HES’s COVID-19 Status Update, 12-15-2020

Dear Neighbors and Friends, it is now mid-December, 2020, and Home Exterior Systems remains diligent in our response to the surge in COVID-19 cases in our Greater Houston area.  We know it’s been frustrating for so many this year. Just know that we continue to do our best to work around scattered product availability and some scheduling…

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Why Avoid Storm Chaser Contractors?

Hit & Run Roofing - Storm Chasing Scam Specialists!

Beware of Storm Chasing Roofers who show up at your door right after big storms and offering work cheap. It’s almost always a bad idea to use them. Hire local contractors is always best.

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Shoddy Roofing Tactics Exposed

An example of premature roof hip failure due to poor installation

How Did We Get Here? We’ve decided to share some of the “tricks of the trade” and expose some of the most common shoddy roofing tactics used by far too many so-called roofing companies. Home inspectors see this stuff all the time. Most legit “white hat” roofing contractors see this stuff all the time too.…

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Windows 201 – Residential Windows Part 2

Simonton Double hung windows

Windows 201 In our last window article, Windows 101, we covered a lot of the basics of windows. You can find it here. Homeowners looking for a more thorough explanation of the differences between single, double, and triple-pane glass, as well as the benefits of each should find this article useful. Single Pane Windows Single…

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