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The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the population, yet we easily consume over 30 percent of its resources, according to the Sierra Club, a US environmental organization.  With climate change hanging over our heads, it is important to endorse green efforts and products.

When it comes time to remodel the exterior of your home, it is important to consider the effects on the interior as well, especially when installing or replacing skylights.  The interior design of a home is greatly affected by the amount of light and ventilation entering the enclosed space.

Cedar, over other types of exterior materials, is chosen for its beauty and appeal more than maintenance and cost benefits.  While cedar is durable, rich, and natural, it does need to be re-stained or painted to keep its attractiveness over the years, and the bills for doing so can add up.

Not only do your gutters need to look right, enhancing your home and complimenting your style, but they must work right for water to stay away from your house, inside and out. Gutters fail for several key reasons.

There is no question that James Hardie fiber cement is the superior siding choice, and it seems like homeowners are finally catching on.  As of August 2018, James Hardie has been installed on over 8 MILLION homes throughout the country... and this number keeps climbing.

Many people choose cedar siding for their homes because of its appearance.  When it is properly maintained, cedar siding can have a beautiful color and a rich appearance. However, it can be susceptible to mildew, mold spores, bugs, and dirt (yikes).

Hardly anyone wants to spend money on a roof replacement. Almost without exception, a new roof falls under the need column.  Often, it doesn’t become a need before there is physical evidence that your roofing system is failing, such as unwanted water leaking into your home.

Remodeling your home brings so many possibilities. When it comes time to order your new windows, there are multiple styles to choose from, which can get overwhelming. But don’t fear... Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows is here to keep you in the loop!

This Thursday, the Burr Roofing, Siding, & Windows team had the opportunity to visit the A.W. Hastings distribution facility for Marvin Windows & Doors.  In addition to being New England’s exclusive wholesale distributor of Marvin, A.W.

Today, let’s discover the superior benefits of composite decking compared to traditional wood decking.  Composite decking was introduced to the market in the late 90s. Over the last 20 years, the technology behind this material has progressed and improved, creating the product we see today.