About Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding is made of out polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC. Vinyl is a relatively new building material. In the late 1950s, it was created to be a substitute for aluminum siding. In the early days of vinyl siding, it earned a bad reputation. This is because it would crack, fade, and buckle. Since then, the quality of the product and the manufacturing process … [Read more...]
Flooring 101
Since humans first began to upgrade from dirt/earthen floors, some type of flooring has been underfoot. Stone, tile, concrete, and even carpet have been around for thousands of years. Obviously, the quality and craftsmanship has improved over time as technology and manufacturing processes evolved. You can learn more about the history of flooring here. Hardwood did not get its start until … [Read more...]
Flooring: Vinyl
Vinyl flooring - whether in sheets, planks, or squares - has recently become one of the most popular types of flooring on the market. The question is if vinyl flooring is the right choice for you? Vinyl flooring was first manufactured in the 1930s, and its popularity skyrocketed after World War II. Vinyl – which is frequently confused with laminate and linoleum – is made out of plastic. … [Read more...]