Most of the time when we look into siding, we’re looking into the aesthetics, longevity, and cost. But there are so many considerations to be made. One that we often do not look into is the effectiveness of the material against pests – spiders, rats, ants, cockroaches, and any other bugs and animals that might…
read moreRight now, at the time of this writing, there is a rain storm in Staten Island complete with thunder and lightning. In a few weeks, it is likely that we’re going to be experiencing significant heat that tends to come in June/July every year. In both of these situations, the idea of being without windows…
read moreEvery office building has to take into consideration many factors when determining how to build and remodel a property that will address their long term needs. One consideration is flooring. You have to consider the aesthetics, the functionality, the maintenance, and more, with needs that differ depending on what takes place on the property. Office…
read moreWe’re all trying to save money these days. Energy bills are one of the most common – and largest – monthly expenses that we have for the home. When it’s time to make some home upgrades and you’d like to determine which upgrades will have the best long term payoff, one of the first places…
read moreWater may bring us life, but it is one of the most damaging substances for your property. That’s why it’s so important not only to prevent water buildup, but also identify when there are early signs of water damage before it becomes worse. Most water damage is going to come from your piping and plumbing.…
read moreOne of the primary benefits of properly installed, new windows is energy efficiency. When a new window is placed in a home, it is sealed tightly and blocks out the transfer of heat during the warm summer months. But, eventually, that window will get older, and as it does, it may start to develop leaks.…
read moreStucco is a popular siding choice for exterior walls. It is valued for its durability and textured appearance, and is a long lasting way to make sure your property gets noticed. But, at times, stucco can be a bit boring. That’s where it might be useful to consider ways to decorate stucco in order to…
read moreChristian Construction is a full service Staten Island contractor, and when you work on homes as much as we do, you run into situations where we have to carry and transport a LOT of junk. If we tear down a wall, for example, or remove all of your siding and roofing, there is going to…
read moreIt’s been raining off and on for months and months. It is perhaps no surprise that many of us around Staten Island have gutters that are filled with debris, standing water, and just general “grossness.” Most likely, you’ve been putting off cleaning your gutters, and now that the rains are slightly coming to an end…
read moreNew York weather has been wild, with sun then rain then wind and then back to sun again. As of this writing, it is about 80 degrees, and then two days from now it is going to be 58 degrees and pouring rain. This has been an unusual weather season for NYC. During this time,…
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