Proper Siding maintenance

With a proper preventative maintenance, your home's siding could be trouble-free for over 50 years as the siding cleaning removes the dirt and mildew that shortens the life of the siding. And that means you will not have to replace siding as often.

Cleaning the siding of your home every year and keeping it in good condition helps prolong the life of any siding and avoids replacement costs.

At  SMART  CHOICE   CONSTRUCTION  COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some methods to keep your siding in good shape:

1. Start with a bucket of warm, soapy water. Mix 1/2 cup trisodium phosphate (TSP, available at grocery stores, hardware stores, and home improvement centers) with 1 gallon of water.

2. Divide your siding into 10-foot sections. Scrub each section using a soft-bristled brush attached to a long handle. Work from bottom to top to avoid streaking, and rinse often.

3. If you do not have the experience or would rather have someone else do the maintenance for you, call a siding contractor as a siding professional has the expertise to prevent water penetration at joints, seams around windows and doors, and electrical fixtures.

4. Siding is vulnerable to water infiltration where it butts against windows, doors, and corner moldings. Look for caulk that has cracked due to age or has pulled away from adjacent surfaces, leaving gaps. Reapply a color-matched exterior caulk during dry days with temperatures in excess of 65 degrees for maximum adhesion.

5. You’ll want to repair any defects before cleaning. The sooner you make repairs, the better you protect your house from moisture infiltration that can lead to dry rot and mold forming inside your walls.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

3 Ideas to add value to your property

If you are looking to sell your home or if you simply want to increase its value, you should not only consider aesthetic improvements, you need to consider basic structural repairs as well. Even when these do not equate to big dollars, they may help increase the value of your property faster. For this you must keep in mind what are the correct improvements that you must make to avoid unnecessary updates.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you 3 easy ways to add value to your home without spending a fortune:

1. Fix the roof:

Problems with structural essentials can easily reduce the value of your home, but a damaged roof is on display for everyone to see. Keep in mind that your roof forms part of the image of your home, unlike foundations or pipe work, because of this any visible damage will be immediately apparent to people. The best thing to do is repair any damage before it becomes a serious issue. Cleaning gutters and drains is also an inexpensive way to improve the appearance of your roof.

2. Painting and decorate:

Doing detailed jobs such as fixing door handles and painting some walls can make a significant difference in the look of your home.

It is worth thinking, every job you do and every room that you decorate is a task that will increase the value of your property. Economic updates can make all the difference.

3. Flooring:

If the floors in your home are quite old then you should consider deep cleaning or replacing them.

If you have wooden floors in your house then you should consider renovating them up by sanding them down and adding a nice varnish finish, or again just give them a thorough wash.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

Living room flooring ideas for your home

Renovating the floor of your living room is exciting, but it can be a bit overwhelming since selecting the floor can take a long time and you will need to keep in mind the style of the house, the budget and the look and feel you want to create. From standard wood flooring to stone or concrete, living room flooring options are plentiful and offer a range of pros and cons.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some options so that the renovation of the floor of your living room adapts to your needs, your style and your budget:

1. Wood:

The wood gives a classic aspect, charm and elegance. Wood floors last a lifetime and gain "character" with age.

Hardwoods run the gamut from blond to black, depending on species and finish. You can get hardwood floors that look shiny and new, or you can buy brand new wood that looks like an antique and adds timeworn character to your room.

If you already have hardwood, consider matching and refinishing. Remember that it seems better to have large continuous areas of a material rather than a different floor material in each room.

And if you need to start from scratch, there are hardwood options that can be adjusted into your space while providing a sense of age and patina.

2. Carpeting:

Carpet is soft, cozy and practical. Because carpet fibers hold heat, this floor surface insulates up to 17 times better than other surfaces, reducing energy bills. It's quiet to walk on, durable, nonslip, and overall a great value. Carpet comes in so many colors and surfaces that it can fit most any design style.

Although wall-to-wall carpet in bedrooms is still a popular choice, in the living rooms, not so much, since though the carpet is usually less expensive than hardwoods and many styles are easy to keep clean, it can absorb odors and liquids in high-traffic or public areas, and may stain.

The right carpet can offer a high-end look in any home regardless of the price, there are even many indoor/outdoor rugs that are soft enough for babies and children to play on. Natural jute, sea grasses and sisal rugs are hugely popular, but can be harsh on bare feet.

3. Vinyl:

Vinyl can look like hardwood, tile or stone and it comes in a variety of colors. Is the most popular type of resilient flooring, is durable, low maintenance, and easy on the budget. Vinyl is soft underfoot, so it's comfortable to stand on for long periods. It's also warmer to the touch than hard surfaces like tile. Vinyl comes in various levels of gloss so you can get a range of looks.

Maintenance is very simple, sweep, dust, or vacuum regularly, and occasionally wipe the surface with a damp mop or cloth. For glossy floors, occasionally strip and reapply polish as necessary. Avoid waxing or buffing the surface.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

Spring Maintenance of your Gutters

Spring officially arrived, and that means there are a lot of outdoor tasks for homeowners. One of the most important but often overlooked tasks is checking the gutters for winter debris and damage.

With all the list of house maintenance tasks that accumulate in the spring, it's easy to forget about cleaning the gutters, but do not ignore this important task! If you do not clean the debris from your gutters, you could head to roofing, cladding and foundation problems in the coming months.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some tips to help you properly maintain  your gutters:

- When a gutter system is working properly, it protects your home from water damage by draining water from the roof and channeled it away of the house. However, when gutters and downspouts are clogged, water can back up and damage the roof, fascia, soffits, and siding.

- The most common problem is that fallen leaves and debris obstruct the gutters, causing the water back up over the top and damaging the fascia board, then the decking, the rafters, and in some cases the foundation of the home itself, it is important that the problems are fixed as soon as possible, because the damage accelerates rapidly, as the gutter starts to sag, it can cause more water to run over, which in turn leads to more and faster damage.

- A simple way to check the efficiency of a gutter is to wait for a rainy day and see if the water is emptying from the downspouts. If the water does not flow freely from the bottom of a downspout, or if you notice that the water overflows the edges of the gutter, there are debris that obstruct the gutters or downspouts or both.

-The best way to avoid the problems of gutters is to do a regular cleaning. Most debris consists of small leaves and twigs that can be picked by hand or removed with a handheld leaf blower or wet/dry vacuum. You should flush the gutters with a garden hose to remove dirt and small particles. For denser residues, we advise you to call a professional roofing or gutters contractor.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

What is the best season to make improvements in the roof?

When you are thinking of replacing or renovating your roof, you should plan ahead so you do not make a quick and hasty decision. Usually when any homeowner is facing the need to repair or replace a roof, scheduling the work can be a difficult task. So at SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some tips to help you decide what is the best time of year to do it:

- There are two times when people have to make arrangements on their roofs when it is convenient and in an emergency, but our advice is to renovate your roof when it needs to be renovated and don´t wait until you have a bigger problem.

- No one is expecting to spend on a new roof. But if you wait for your roof to begin leaking, there is a good chance your roof won’t be the only thing you’ll need to replace. Even if your roof survives the winter, it could be the last winter it does last.

- Autumn tends to be the most popular time for people to do renovations of their roofs, as homeowners look to get their properties prepared for winter. As a result, it is a time when the best contractors are more active and where supply and demand can push prices up.

- Spring and early summer, are not always busy seasons in the roofing industry and it can be great times to get a great deal on getting your roof replaced or renovated. And if you're not in a hurry, it's also a good time to start talking to roofing contractors about scheduling work for later in the year.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

How to choose your floor

Choosing new flooring can be complicated task. There are many materials to select from and each type has a gamma of options to go along with it. Also, depending on the room and the flow of trafiic, there are a variety of considerations to think about. Several other factors like moisture, durability, costs, and more, greatly influence your decision. 

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY we give you five steps to help you reach the flooring decision that is right for you and your home:

1. Look what style fits your taste and your house.

2. See what the size and shape of the room is, whether the room is bright and full of sunlight or darker with fewer windows.

Light floors make a room feel more spacious and can brighten up darker areas of your home, whilst mid-toned materials can add warmth to a space. 

3. Investigate the different materials that exist Do you prefer the look of wood, stone or something iconic and different?

4. Think if the the floor is for a busy area in your home such as a kitchen or entrance hall or whether there will be food and beverage spills such as a kitchen or dining room, or if it is for the bathroom area.

5. Look What colors are most characteristic in your current decoration or what colors will be incorporated in your new designed space

Natural colors are easy to match with furniture and fittings, natural designs will keep looking great as your change and update your furnishings over the years.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.

How to care your home´s Vinyl Siding

Today’s vinyl siding offers all the characteristics and elegance of wood siding without the maintenance worries, rotting, splitting, or insect damage. Unlike other exterior cladding, vinyl siding only requires simple, periodic cleaning with mild soap and water from a garden hose. 

Although vinyl siding doesn’t rot or wear in the same way as wood, it can crack or puncture. You can keep your siding in good shape by trimming shrubbery and trees away from the house so they don’t harm the material. If a section does become badly damaged, you’ll have to replace it.

If you’d like to keep your siding looking good for as long as possible, At At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we give you some advice about how to clean your vinyl siding:

1. Wash it:

Once a year, you should invest an hour or two in rinsing every bit of the siding with a garden hose to get rid of dust and dirt. If allowed to accumulate year after year, the siding will eventually begin to look distinctly grimy and won’t come clean unless scrubbed.

2. Don´t hit it

Be careful where you park your lawn mower, bicycle, or snowblower. Vinyl doesn’t dent, but it can crack or break, especially when rendered brittle by cold weather. Replace any damaged sections as soon as you can.

3. Inspect it:

Although vinyl siding doesn’t cause wood rot, it may conceal moisture-related problems from another source. Seek any suspicious streaking or staining that appears on the vinyl itself or on the exposed foundation wall beneath, either of which may warn of hidden trouble. Because the nails or screws that secure the siding to the wall lose their holding power in rotted wood, loose areas of siding are another warning sign.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.