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Vinyl Siding Quarterly Training

K&P Exteriors, in partnership with Ply Gem, a vinyl siding manufacturer, had a quarterly vinyl training seminar in February 2020. There was a great turnout. Around 30 of K&P Exteriors vinyl siding installers took part in the training. For most of the participants, it was a nice refresher on proper install techniques, and industry specific tips from a manufacturer approved trainer. For other participants, it was a chance to learn new techniques and gain inside knowledge to help them become better installers. Most of K&P Exteriors’ on-site supervisors attended the training as well.

The Topics discussed during the training were:

-proper install techniques for bi to siding and all it a accessories

-how to prepare the walls and working surfaces before installing siding

-how to account for extreme hot and cold temperatures when installing 

-how to properly remove and reinstall siding to perform repairs

Continuing education and training opportunities are very important for working professionals. K&P Exteriors is dedicated to providing training to its team members in order to increase trade knowledge, and keep quality workers. Also, such training programs bring all employees to a higher level so they all have similar skills and knowledge. In turn, providing training opportunities applicable to the construction industry allows the work being done by K&P Exteriors’ crews to continue to meet high quality standards in the building industry.

Ply Gem has been in the industry for 75 years. It is a division of Cornerstone Building Brands. Ply Gem and Cornerstone products lead the industry with #1 rated windows, vinyl siding, and metal accessories. They provide excellent warranties for their products. for more information on Ply Gem siding visit: https://www.plygem.com/siding/

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Exterior Siding Options

There are many different types of materials to use on the exteriors of your home. The primary ones used in Colorado are Wood, Vinyl, stucco, metal, brick, stone, and cement. Here is a quick rundown of those types of materials for home exteriors.

Wood Siding

On average, wood siding lasts up to 20 years. There are many placement choices for wood siding such as log, board and batten, shingles, clapboards, wood sheet siding, and vertical boards. Imitation wood siding is also an available material for siding homes. Some pros to wood siding is that it is relatively quick and easy to install, impact resistant, very customizable (stains and paint), and holds a natural beauty for your home. Cons to wood is the maintenance. Wood is susceptible to termites, woodpeckers, and rot. In addition, wood is not fire resistant.

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is by far the most widely used. Vinyl is a synthetic material that is available in a large variety of colors and different forms such as: shakes, vertical panels, shingles, horizontal panels, fish scales, designs, and lap. Vinyl can be made to look like other more natural materials such as stone and wood. The big pros to choosing vinyl siding are its low maintenance, customization, and durability. On average, vinyl siding lasts 20 to 40 years. Cons are extreme weather changes can cause damage such as cracks, rot, mold, and discoloration.

Stucco Siding

Stucco siding can last more than 50 years. It is a mixture of cement, lime and/or sand. It insulates the home very well, saving on heating and cooling costs. However, stucco does not generally do well in areas with excess moisture.

Metal Siding

Warranties for metal siding actual extend to 40 years usually because of how durable metal is. The pros to metal siding are: super low maintenance, not prone to pest attack, does not tent to warp or buckle, retains color, fire resistant, keeps cool, and does not rot or mold. Some cons are: the price (most expensive), does not help with retaining heat, may rust if not finished properly.

Brick and Stone Siding

Brick and stone siding can last for decades, over 100 years. They give a beautiful rustic look to your home and is very low maintenance. They are fire resistant and does not fade or decay even in extreme weather. Installation is costly and labor intensive.

Concrete Siding

Concrete is made from a mixture of cement, gravel, sand, and water. This siding option is very expensive, yet will last hundreds of years with very little maintenance. Various designs can be molded for custom homes. Concrete siding is fire resistant and insulating for cool and heat. It also withstands extreme weather.

The K&P Exteriors team can help you explore and understand options to protect your home. Need an exterior inspection and repair from a qualified professional?

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K&P Exteriors Phone: 303.853.0072

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Professional Use of Drones

In recent years, many industries have started using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, to capture data about projects and see what is happening on a job site remotely. Construction managers can spend less time traveling from job site to job site. Instead, a drone can travel quickly and give insight on current construction projects. Drones help track and communicate real time progress of the project, track materials and assets, reduce theft, improve visibility and safety.

Prior to a project being started, a drone can be used to help in the bidding process. Equipped with cameras and geo-location sensors, a drone can scan and import survey data for better bidding. The survey data a drone captures can help in more accurate understanding of the area to be built on, and therefore, the cost of the project.

During construction, drones can more quickly and effectively survey the work being done, the crews on the site, the materials being used, etc. this data can help improve on work schedules, keep the project on track and within budget, and reduce theft of materials. Such documentation can also be valuable in case of problems. Finally, drone images of projects can be used to show customers real time progress of construction projects.

Drone Regulations

Something to consider, since drone use is relatively new and booming, is to keep in mind government regulations for drone use. Regulations from commercial and private drone use are continuously evolving. The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, is the authority on UAV use. Be sure to double and triple check rules for drone use if your company uses drones for data collection.

The K&P Exteriors team can help you explore and understand options to protect your home. Need a roof or exterior inspection and repair from a qualified professional?

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K&P Exteriors Phone: 303.853.0072

K&P Exteriors Email: [email protected]

K&P Exteriors Website: https://kpexteriors.com/

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K&P Exteriors Accredited by BBB and Team Dave Logan!

K&P Exteriors is accredited through the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating since 2014. An A+ rating means that the BBB has confidence the company operates well and is trustworthy. The BBB was founded in 1912 as a private, nonprofit organization and focuses on marketplace trust. Ratings, reviews and complaints for companies accredited by the BBB are free to view online. Businesses granted accreditation through the BBB must follow all nationwide industry standards.

K&P Exteriors BBB listing: https://www.bbb.org/us/co/denver/profile/roofing-contractors/k-p-exteriors-0885-90168646

K&P Exteriors has been trusted by Team Dave Logan since 2017. Team Dave Logan assembles a list of home building and repair professionals specific to Colorado. Companies trusted by Team Dave Logan go through an extensive pre-screening process, and are annually screened during their membership. Reviews and testimonials are free to view online. Team Dave Logan assembles a list of the best professionals for local communities! If a company is backed by Team Dave Logan, you can rest assured those professionals can be trusted in your home.

Team Dave Logan Listing: https://teamdavelogan.com/companies/k-p-roofing-llc/#a-reviews

The K&P Exteriors team can help you explore and understand options to protect your roof. Need a roof or exterior inspection and repair from a qualified professional?

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K&P Exteriors Phone: 303.853.0072

K&P Exteriors Email: [email protected]

K&P Exteriors Website: https://kpexteriors.com/

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Types of Vents for Your Home

There are many different types of vents for your home. Venting out air from your attic is extremely important. See our other blog post Roofing Ventilation. Here is a simple rundown of vent types.

Static Vents

These types of vents passively allow moisture and hot air to leave your attic. Static vents do not move or make noise. They can be placed mostly anywhere on your roof. In addition, static vents come in many different styles, colors, and sizes. Homeowners can choose different types of static roof vents to maximize the air flow efficiency in your attic. The most common types of static vents are: Box vent, Ridge vent, Cupola vent, Off ridge vent, and Soffit vent.

Moving Vents

Moving vents actively remove hot air and moisture from your roof by using wind power to operate. The most common type of moving roof vent is the wind turbine. Wind turbine vents are rather large so that they can catch wind to move effectively. Unfortunately, moving vents such as the wind turbine can make noises while they work. However, new technology and materials for wind powered vents are being developed to address this issue.

Electric Vents

Just like their name suggests, Electric Vents use electricity from your home to operate. Electric vents are a good option if you live in a very hot area or a very high moisture. Always hire a professional to install electric vents to ensure proper instillation, safety, insurance, and even rebate guidelines. The most common electric vent is the typical Power Vent.

Solar Power used to operate electric vents

An electric vent may be the best option for many homeowners. However, the extra electric bill is not ideal. Consider then powering electric vents with solar! Power vents now have specifically sized solar panels. The solar panels sit on the roof with the vents. Always seek professional assistance for solar technology options and installation!

K&P Exteriors can help you explore and understand options for your home exteriors.

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Home Exterior Visualizer Software

For homeowners thinking about changing their exteriors, there are software programs that can help! Home Exterior Visualizers provide different colors and materials onto an image of your home. Not only that, but some visualizer software can also change the windows, siding, trim, gutters, and roofing. Such visualizing software is a fun and an undamaging way to try a huge variety of home exterior designs. Through these software, homeowners can feel more confident in their design decisions. It is hard to visualize what a new color or new material will look like on your home, so a software that can show you a likeness is exciting. Here are a few home exterior visualizers that are quick to download, easy to use, and free!

ProVia Home Visualizer Software

This one you upload a picture of your home and customize the siding, windows, front door, roof, trim, shutters, vents. On the ProVia webpage, you can search for local professionals for install and suppliers of the materials selected. To try it out visit: https://provia.renoworks.com/

Dream Designer Home Visualizer Software

Again, you upload an image of your home, however, they have to email the template back to you before you can start designing. Customize exterior color, exterior material, roof, front door, trim, and windows. This visualizer has a Mobil device option. Try it at: https://dreamdesigner.renoworks.com/#

Going Simple: Menards Design-it-Center and Alside Home Visualizer Software

There are two good exterior visualizers that do not have as many customizable options. The Menards Design-it-Center, and Alside. Both these software only customize exterior color, exterior material, and roof. They are super quick and easy software, and maybe those are the only 3 things a homeowner wants to change.

Try Menards at: https://www.menards.com/main/e-RoofingAndSidingVisualizer.html

Try Alside at: https://alside.renoworks.com/

When you are ready to upgrade or repair your home exteriors, call the Experts! K&P Exteriors can help you explore and understand options for your home exteriors.

Contact us today!

K&P Exteriors Phone: 303.853.0072.

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Johnstown Public Library

K&P Exteriors, in partnership with Fransen Pittman, completed the new roof for the Johnstown Public Library. Located at 400 S. Parish Avenue in Johnstown Colorado, the Glenn A. Jones M.D. Memorial Library supports Weld County patrons in the High Plains Library District. Johnstown is a booming community with many new neighborhood developments on the east side of I-25 just south of Greeley Colorado. The 13000 square foot building has a large children’s area that includes a terrific play area complete with a tower, drawbridge, dragons and other great attractions. Throughout the library are cozy reading and hang out areas. During the warmer months, outside seating is available.

Fransen Pittman was founded in 1994 and is a high quality construction company known for its involvement in educational, worship, government, and healthcare public buildings. FP is also known for their exceptional commitment to each project. They continue to learn new developments in “green building” and safety for the community and their employees.

 K&P Exteriors crews prepared and installed the roof and siding for the Johnstown Library project. High end storm shingles and siding were used to replace the Library’s extremely worn exteriors. K&P Exteriors has been in the business since 2013 and is trusted by many big name construction companies for roofing and siding. We are involved in large cultural and community buildings as well as new home and historic home projects all along the Colorado Front Range.

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Quick Guide: When is it Time to Replace Your Exteriors?

Some damage to your home exteriors are obvious, such as leaks in your roof or walls. However, here are some less obvious signs of damage to your home exteriors that should not be ignored.

On the Roof

If you notice curling shingles, excessive dark patches, missing shingles, leaks, paint or glue bubbling around your gutters, or rotting eves on are around your roof, it may be time to repair or replace your roof!

On the Siding

If you notice any cracks, curling, soft and rotten patches, or any form of discoloration in your siding, it may be time for repair or replacement of siding materials. Siding typically lasts for up to 30 years when it’s taken care of. It is recommended you repaint your siding every 7-15 years to help extend the life of your siding material.

If you have Vinyl

Vinyl siding is a bit different than other siding, though it is becoming more and more popular as an exterior material for homes. If you notice any holes, drastically different colors on different sides of house, cracking, hanging loose, in your vinyl siding, it may be time to repair or replace! Lifetime of vinyl siding is typically 20 years.

Call the Experts. K&P Exteriors  can help you explore and understand options to protect your home exteriors.

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K&P Exteriors Phone: 303.853.0072.

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Professionals you can Trust

K&P Exteriors is accredited through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating since 2014 and has been trusted by Team Dave Logan since 2017.

K&P Exteriors UTAH

Since 2019, K&P Exteriors expanded to Utah! Utah is booming in property value. Currently, real estate in Utah is becoming an excellent investment opportunity. People are drawn to Utah for its outdoor beauty. Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches National Parks to name a few. Also, for the Utah mountains and winter sports. Salt Lake City averages about 500 inches of snow per year. Additionally, Utah is ranked the 11^th safest state to live in in the United States.

K&P Exteriors works closely with Oakwood Homes Utah. The communities being built with Oakwood and K&P Exteriors crews are near the counties of Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Wasatch. The prices for these homes range from 250K to 675K. Homes being built include anywhere from 1 to 9 bedrooms and 1.5 to 6 bathrooms. Square footage of these homes range from 1200 to 4900.

Communities with ready to move-in homes are called Wander, Springhouse Village at Daybreak, and Hansen Ranch. Wander is located in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Springhouse Village at Daybreak is located in South Jorden, Utah. And finally, Hansen Ranch is located in American Fork, Utah. All the communities include amenities such as swimming pools, parks, and hiking trail accesses. In addition, these communities are only 5 to 30 minutes away from downtown amenities such as shopping and restaurants! There are over 50 (about 59) different floorplans between all three communities. An exceptional amount of difference to appeal to a large variety of home seekers!

K&P Exteriors Utah has been trusted by Oakwood Homes Utah since their expansion in 2019, to provide quality installation to their new Utah communities. K&P Exteriors has been trusted by Oakwood Homes and others in Colorado since 2013! At K & P, we are proud to offer a wide variety of exterior applications that include but are not limited to siding systems, conventional and custom gutters, windows, and many types of fencing.

Need a roof or exterior inspection and repair from a qualified professional?

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2020 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

For the 10^th year in a row, Oakwood Homes is donating their crews and materials to build the St. Jude Dream Home. The 2020 home will be in the Green Valley Ranch East subdivision in Aurora, Colorado. This location is booming with home development! Nestled in an HOA community with a pool, parks, and other amenities. Green Valley Ranch is also 20 minutes from Denver, and relatively close to the Denver International Airport. The school districts for the area are Aurora and Metro.

Tickets to win the St. Jude Dream Home are $100. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help families with children being treated at St. Jude Children’s Hospitals. St. Jude covers all families’ bills; from travel, to lodging, and food. For more information, and to sign up for an alert for when tickets become available, please visit: https://www.stjude.org/give/dream-home/denver.html

As a partner with Oakwood Homes, K&P Exteriors’ crews will be installing the roof and exteriors to the St. Jude Dream Home! K&P Exteriors provides home exterior services all along the Colorado Front Range and parts of Utah. Labelled as a trusted name in the roofing industry, K&P Exteriors is promoted by Team Dave Logan and the Better Business Bureau! Since 2013, K&P Exteriors has provided exceptional roofing and siding services to thousands of satisfied customers. At K & P we are proud to offer a wide variety of exterior applications that include but are not limited to siding systems, conventional and custom gutters, windows, and many types of fencing.

Need a roof or exterior inspection and repair from a qualified professional?

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