One of the most sweeping new federal laws that impact contractors in all states went into effect April 2010. These regulations, established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), require that contractors, renovation builders, or home maintenance personnel undergo certification training for maintaining a lead-free painting environment when working on dwellings, schools, or child care centers built prior to 1978. So far we have been working hard for the last 16 months to comply with our jobsite manners and our own regulatory paperwork for future government auditing,

During the wet part of the year you may be experiencing wet conditions at various areas in your house. While water is necessary for life, having unwanted water infiltrating your home can be hazardous and detrimental to your property.

There are a couple of different types of water that your property may have. The first type is ground water. Ground water exists below the surface at many building lots however, it’s effects may not be seen until the area is excavated and a structure is built upon it. Ground water and a building structure mixed together can create several negative effects.

High Quality Synthetic Materials for Home Exteriors. Synthetic materials such as Hardie Plank siding and PVC trim pieces mimic the look of natural materials like wood, but are much more durable and better able to withstand climate changes.

Large Format Bathroom Tiles. Smaller square tiles are being replaced with tiles measuring 12” x 12” or larger, as well as non-square shapes (12” x 18”), producing flooring and walls that showcase more tile and fewer grout lines.

Multiple Finishes on Kitchen Cabinetry. Complimentary multiple stains and a mix of painted and stained finishes on cabinetry enables homeowners to escape the look and feel of a “cookie cutter” kitchen where all surfaces match.

Happy New Year everyone!! I hope everyone had a happy and joyous holiday season. If you haven’t heard yet, in 2009 the state of Pennsylvania passed a new law REQUIRING all new one-and-two family homes to install a sprinkler system. It affects those who hadn’t received a building permit prior to January 2011. Any home that was either started or completed prior to 2011 will be grandfathered out. The mandated addition is part of the newly adopted International Residential Code.