EPA Lead Law for New England

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since April 2010, federal law will require that contractors be trained to protect children and pregnant women from dangerous levels of lead. Signed in March of this 2008, the EPA’s “Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program” is the most important new effort to combat childhood lead poisoning in the last decade says the EPA. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The law will require contractors and maintenance professionals to be certified, and their employees trained. In addition, they must follow protective lead-safe work practice standards when renovation,...

Three Reasons Why Your Home Needs Gutters

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Foundation Problems - The expansion and contraction of the soil that surrounds your home is the number one reason for slab failure. After a period of rainy weather, the soil around the perimeter of your home expands as it becomes saturated with moisture. A dry, hot summer following the rain can cause the soil around your foundation to contract and pull away. As this cycle repeats, support to the foundation can be compromised leading to cracked foundation and masonry...

Green Builder® Media Honors James Hardie for Most Sustainable Siding Products

Survey shows James Hardie still the leading green choice for exterior cladding CHICAGO, Ill. April 28, 2015 — James Hardie, the leader in fiber cement siding, has once again been recognized by Green Builder® for having the most sustainable siding products. Green Builder® Media conducted its annual 2015 Readers’ Choice survey, which highlights leading green brands that have garnered the loyalty of building professionals. The survey polls readers in the residential construction market to get insights into their sustainable product preferences and...

Homescapes of New England Named as One of the “Best Of Houzz 2015” Winners

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Annual Survey and Analysis of Community of Over 25 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated Home Remodeling Professionals and Design Trends Houzz (www.houzz.com), the leading platform for home remodeling and design, today announced the community’s picks for Best Of Houzz 2015, a homeowner-to-homeowner guide to the top home builders, architects, interior designers, landscape pros and other residential remodeling professionals on Houzz from tile, stone and countertop pros to painters. “Houzz connects people with the best home professional for their project by providing the...

Homescapes of New England, LLC Recognized among Top Customer Service Leaders within the James Hardie Contractor Allianceâ„¢ Program

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Service Excellence Award, powered by GuildQuality, honors Homescapes of New England. Epping, NH, 2/12/15-Homescapes of New England, LLC , exterior remodeler in Nottingham, NH, has been awarded a 2015 James Hardie Customer Service Excellence Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, powered the award on behalf of James Hardie Building Products Inc. (“James Hardie”) to celebrate service excellence within the James Hardie Contractor Alliance Program. “A professional approach to customer service before and after the job...

James Hardie Siding Products Highlight Home Renovation on New Episode of A&E’s Flipping Boston

Show’s design team installs James Hardie siding to give new life to Massachusetts home CHICAGO (April 8, 2014) – Remodelers, contractors and real estate fans of A&E’s hit series Flipping Boston will see the many benefits of durable, beautiful James Hardie Building Products fiber cement siding this spring as the exterior products are used in a complete home renovation in Medford, Mass. James Hardie’s Complete Exterior™ solution for the home located north of Boston will be highlighted on Episode 6 of...

Dreams of putting in a new deck?

Homescapes of New England and Trex® have partnered to offer you the best in deck design. The maintenance problems that come with wood decks don't come with Trex. So you're time is spent relaxing on your deck, not working on it. Now doesn't that sound nice. Trex has a proven track record of manufacturing durable, high-quality products making them the industry's number one national brand. Under their warranty, Trex guarantees the peace of mind that their products will not sustain damage...

HardiePlank® Lap Siding Earns the Good Housekeeping Seal

James Hardie announced that HardiePlank lap siding earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. The Seal is a sought-after mark of quality and is granted after a product's rigorous evaluation by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Benefits Include: One of the most recognized consumer emblems in the market today The Seal may be used in a variety of marketing and promotional vehicles, adding credibility to the HardiePlank lap siding brand of products. The limited warranty reflected by the Good Housekeeping Seal means that if a product...

Home Exterior Design Tips: Using Color

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using siding color as an exterior design tool can significantly increase the value of your home. But where do you start? How do you select siding colors and use them effectively to enhance the appearance of your home? The following tips can help you throughout the color selection process. Keep in mind there's no set formula for using siding color. Use this list as a point of reference and not a set of rules. Don't be afraid to use siding color. It seems...

Windows Buying Guide

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your goals for replacing windows are to improve your home's beauty, performance and operation. When it's time to replace worn out windows or you just want a new look for your home, it's time to go shopping for windows. There are countless options for new windows from inexpensive off-the-shelf models to custom versions. The key is to match the style of your new windows to the style of your home. You will also want windows that are energy efficient, easy to operate...