At Allied Siding & Windows, we’re proud to have served the Houston area for nearly 30 years, and are truly grateful for our wonderful customers and the community in which we work and reside. That’s why the unprecedented destruction dealt by Hurricane Harvey hit us so hard – not just because our company and employees […]
It’s no secret that you can save a lot of money by doing many home maintenance and repair jobs yourself, including installing a new gutter system. However, there are a few essential things to beware of before you make this decision. After all, your gutters play a vital role in keeping your home safe from […]
Gutters perform a very important role when it comes to protecting your home against the elements. However, to keep them functioning optimally, you’ll need to incorporate them into your annual home maintenance routine. Particularly before the fall and before any bad weather has been forecast, you should inspect your gutters to ensure that they’re well-prepared. […]
A patio cover serves as a cheap and simple extension to your home while also improving its curb appeal and, consequently, property value. A suitable cover isn’t just about looks, however; it also allows you to get a lot more use out of your patio. It’s great for maintaining a shaded exterior area during the […]
Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for some outdoor excitement. Whether it’s a family dinner or fun barbecue, your patio is your go-to for entertainment and backyard relaxation. But, with the days heating up, your patio may be losing some of its inviting appeal. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to take […]
The benefits of having energy-efficient windows that you can easily open and close is that, at the touch of a button or latch, you can let the outside in. As you approach summer, don’t let warm daytime temperatures keep you from cracking the windows open. Here’s why. Reduce Pollution Opening the windows and allowing air […]
There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with a party on the patio! Planning for a party can be difficult and stressful, but here are some patio party tips to ensure your summer party is one to remember. Get the invitation right the first time – A cleverly designed invitation is guaranteed to have […]
It’s not the size of the space that matters but the way you decorate it. Smaller living spaces call for deliberate design tactics in order to make the most of the space. For an attractive yet comfortable look and feel, focus on key design principles like function, storage, textile choices, colors, and lighting. You should […]
The mold that forms on and around your home’s windows is typically the result of prolonged exposure to condensation. There are a number of things that can cause mold on your windowsills, including plumbing leaks, humid outside air making its way into your home and even steam from cooking or showering, especially if airflow is […]
There’s no better time to perform some much-needed maintenance on your home than during the beginning of spring. Although we’re fortunate to experience incredibly mild winters in Southern Texas when compared with our fellow Americans in much of the nation, there are still an array of exterior and interior maintenance items worth checking every year. […]
Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating more than 6 ft.² of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than 12 ft.² of painted surfaces for exterior projects, window replacement, or demolition for housing, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978.
Homeowners and tenants: renovators must give you this pamphlet before starting work.
Childcare facilities, including preschool and kindergarten classrooms and the families of children under six years of age that attend those facilities: renovators must provide a copy of this pamphlet to childcare facilities in general renovation information to families whose children attend those facilities.