A new home warranty should be a simple thing – if you buy a new home and something breaks, it gets fixed for free. Easy, right?

Unfortunately, the Alberta new home warranty isn’t so straightforward.

Rot repairs are unfortunately a part of life when you make your living doing exterior renovations. This article talks about some of the things we’ve learned over the years, and will help you know what to expect for your own project.

Check out this email that we sent to a client who was considering Hardie and Smart Side siding. There’s quite a bit to know about both products!

If the windows on your home have been replaced but you still haven’t updated the exterior, you really need to think about new siding!

Most new materials come into the market with minimal test data, and no experience with Edmonton’s insane climate conditions. (How many places in the world see -35C and +35 in the same year, every year?) Here’s a quick introduction to 5 of the most common and proven siding products in Edmonton.

That’s right: we’re telling you that there’s an 80 percent chance you won’t hire us for your siding renovation. How can we be so confident in that?

If you live in an older, colder home that needs new siding anyway, why not take care of two problems at once? Read this article to learn a bit more about the benefits of exterior insulation, and why older homes need it so badly.

If you’re thinking of getting your siding replaced in 2024, now is the perfect time to get your quote from Blue Jay! We are giving away a fantastic trip for 2 to the Pomeroy Kananaskis Lodge, arriving on Friday May 3rd, 2024 and checking out on Sunday the 5th.

Have you ever looked at a siding contractor’s warranty before? They usually sound pretty good, lasting for 5 years, 10 years, 25 years, or even for a lifetime. But what’s really going to be covered?

Siding replacement projects continue to rank well ahead of other renovation projects for their relative return on investment for consumers. Check out the results and our analysis of this year’s 2023 Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value report.

The James Hardie Dream Collection of colours has been discontinued. Check out our post for all of the details.

Exterior insulation is a common feature of siding renovations. But there are a few key details to keep in mind in order to assure a beautiful and functional final result!

Check out this recent video from our Youtube page - taking you through our renovation process on a bungalow re-side, including exterior insulation and vinyl siding.

James Hardie Building Products has decided to cancel production of all Hardie Trim products in Alberta. So, what should you use for trim with your Hardie siding renovation?