Expanding foam is a useful product designed to create insulation on open spaces, such as a crack or gap, often in hardware applications. These foams are typically dispensed in a white to yellow shade, which may not match the areas you apply them. Painting your …
Does Blacktop Need to be Sealed? Here’s the Truth
Blacktop driveways and parking lots can degrade over time, both in terms of looks and quality. The topic of blacktop sealers is one that is hotly debated even among professionals. Whether it is worth it, if blacktop needs to be sealed, and what side effects …
Discolored Concrete: 3 Causes and What You Can Do
You’ve just finished having your driveway done and are happy with the initial results. However, after a few days, you start to notice that something isn’t right. Some parts of your concrete start to become discolored, and now your driveway is covered with blotchy stains. …
Can You Use Drywall Primer on Wood?
Drywall primer has two things going for it. It’s an excellent drywall sealant and it is cheap. It’s no wonder that you might be thinking about using it in other areas of your home, but it is called drywall primer for a reason. It’s meant …
Can Anodized Aluminum be Painted?
Commonly used in buildings for window and door frames, column wraps, façade finishes, and interior applications such as lighting fixtures, anodized aluminum is an elegant material on its own. However, there are times when you may want to change the color and appearance of the …
How to Choose a Roof Color for Brick Houses: Complete Guide
There could be any number of reasons why you need a new roof, but most often it’s because there is damage and it’s leaking. Knowing you need a new roof is the easy part, but if you have a brick home, the process of choosing …
Insulate Ceiling or the Roof? What Works Better?
Properly insulating a home is critical in keeping the roof from causing damage and saving energy costs. You may be faced with the choice of insulating either the ceiling or the roof. How do you know which is best for your home? Should you insulate …
What’s the Difference Between Drywall and Sheetrock?
If you spend any time around home construction, you’ll hear the terms “drywall” and “Sheetrock” thrown around. Often, the terms are used interchangeably since both are used for the paneling on interior walls. So, are they the same thing? Do Sheetrock and drywall both refer …