See Your Dream Home In 3D

A example of Digial Canal's Virtual Image

Something we’ve used in the field for some time, and have come to value on any remodel project, is the software Digital Canal Virtual Image. It’s another tool in the truck now to us, but our remodel clients are blown away with how we can come out to a home, open the laptop and design the project in front of them to more efficiently and accurately; also, the renders are amazing! We can design additions and an interior remodel that you can see before you decide what you want to do.

• We can create a 3-D walk-through before and after (complete with interior decor models)
• We can show before and after stills of exterior renovations.
• We can create permit approved plans of your final decisions.

This way, you can easily see window, siding, decking additions and renovations before they take place, get a visual of your ideas before committing to the job, and make changes… before they cost money.

It’s really the way all remodel jobs will be planned in the future, and it’s been one of the best experiences we could give the nervous homeowner on their first – or fiftieth – remodel! Video coming soon!

Filed under: Decking/Railing, Inside RainShield, Siding, Windows and Doors, design, remodel, remodelling, rendering, software

Tax Tips From Your Favorite Home Improvers

Tax time is almost upon us, and while you sharpen your pencils for 2009, there’s something to keep in mind for this year as well. According to one of our manufacturers, CertainTeed, getting your home energy efficient still pays off when doing your 2010 taxes:

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act entitles you to an energy tax credit of up to $1,500 on energy-efficient building materials like insulation and roofing. You can take the energy tax credit in 2009 and/or 2010 and you’ll save money for years to come! According to the ENERGY STAR® program, installing adequate insulation or adding a solar reflective roof can save you money on utility bills. And you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint by using less oil, gas and electricity.

CertainTeed is proud to be part of the Rainshield success story, and we can help get your home energy efficient… and pay for itself.  Contact us for an estimate.

Filed under: Roofing, Services, Siding, Windows and Doors, credit, energy, tax

Selling Your Home? Don’t Forget The Sidings And Windows.

Planning to sell your house soon, despite the market conditions? Siding and windows are still a great upgrade. From Bankrate.com:

From the article:

For those planning to sell a home in the near future, getting a deal on costly renovations can pay off yet again when they sell the house. Some remodeling projects not only add to the home’s value, but they give prospective buyers more incentives to buy in the first place, particularly in a competitive market such as this one.

Filed under: Siding, Windows and Doors