Boston winters can be quite frigid, with heavy falls of snow and ice. It’s important to do what you can to keep warm at home, without causing a spike in your heating bills. Fortunately, you can easily take steps to do so by winterizing your home. Winterizing is the process of sealing your home, bolstering...
Asphalt roofs are a popular option for central Massachusetts and Boston homes, and for good reason. However, there is no one-roof-fits-all, and an asphalt roof might not be the best choice for every homeowner. Your satisfaction with your asphalt roof might also depend on the quality of the roof, based on the manufacturer. Should you...
At Solid State Construction, we want to give our customers options. That’s why we don’t just offer one type of siding. We offer vinyl siding, wood siding, and James Hardie fiber cement siding. For our wood siding, we use premium cedar siding for the best appearance and resistance to rot and swelling. But you may...
The United States is a country of vast climates. One side of the country might have snow for half the year, while the other rarely dips below 50 degrees. Some states may be remarkably dry while others are quite humid and wet. Your climate might vary greatly from that of your aunt in another state....
You might not give much thought to your roof from day-to-day. Many homeowners take their roofs for granted, enjoying the comfort and shelter until they notice the signs of a leak or start to feel a draft. We don’t often think about replacing a roof unless it’s badly damaged after a storm of some kind....
Winter is almost here, and if you’re thinking of having your entry doors replaced, it’s more important than ever to be sure that your new entry doors can stand up to the elements of the Boston area and central Massachusetts. It’s for this reason that we offer ProVia fiberglass entry doors. But why are these...
You need a roofer to install a more efficient, secure roof — or maybe just the first roof that your new construction home will have. But with so many roofers available in the Boston area and throughout central Massachusetts, the last thing you want is to make the wrong call and end up regretting your...
Metal roofs are quickly becoming one of the most popular roofing options available, and for good reason. These roofs are long-lasting, energy efficient, and look great. But they’re not for every home and there are drawbacks that are dealbreakers for some homeowners. It’s best to know whether that’s the case for you. Today, let’s break...
Pests LOVE Wood & Vinyl Siding For Food & Shelter. But Here’s Why They Won’t Touch Hardie With A 10-Foot Pole. BY JEFF BROOKS, FOUNDER One benefit of James Hardie siding that doesn’t get much hype is how pest-resistant it is. Central MA is home to all kinds of critters that can seriously damage wood...
