Therma-Tru Classic Fiberglass Door

A new Therma-Tru fiberglass front entrance door was installed to this home.  This door, model #FCM106, has a cherry color finish and was installed with brushed nickel hardware.  For additional styling, two FCM147SL Wellesly style glass sidelights were installed along the sides of the door.

Benchmark Siding Co., LLC Earns Esteemed

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Benchmark Siding Co., LLC Earns Esteemed

2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Benchmark Siding Co., LLC has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. 

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Benchmark Siding Co., LLC earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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APEX - Architectural Trim

Exterior urethane and vinyl board accent trim is a maintenance free option that will enhance any exterior siding project.  It is cost effective, weather proof, durable, and unlike wood, will never rot, warp or need painting.  It provides a subtle accent to your exterior vinyl siding project and will enhance the outward appearance of your home.

The home featured in the photo to the right made use of Apex architectural trim to accent the doors and windows.  This home was sided with CertainTeed Monogram vinyl siding in a Natural Clay color.  A pre-finished ThermaTru Fiberglass Classic Mahogany door was installed with complete front door architectural trim surround.  The surround was composed of vinyl trim boards and an Apex architectural head piece.  In addition Apex keystone window heads were installed above the two picture windows.  Also installed were new gutters and leaders.

Choosing a Vinyl Siding Contractor

You've let it go year after year and the time has come when you've decided that the exterior of your home has seen better days and that it's time to make an investment in vinyl siding.   One would think, that with all of the hemming and hawing over whether or not to side your home, a fair amount of time would be spent finding the right home improvement contractor to carry-out the project. However, too often homeowners do not take their time, and rush into hiring a contractor only to be disappointed later.

The decision to vinyl side your home is not a small one.  A vinyl siding project is a significant investment in the value of your home.  The contractor you hire is of importance to the quality of the finished project as you will want the end result to meet or exceed your expectations.  You will want an experienced vinyl siding installer who guarantees his work.  In addition, you will want a trusted and reliable contractor as the contractor you choose, which includes his team or his subcontractors, will have access to your property for a number of days, during which you may not always be around.  Therefore, it is important to learn as much as possible before signing a contract.

An important part of the learning process is to interview the contractor.  Most reputable home improvement contractors will come to your home, evaluate your needs, and provide you with a free estimate.  This meeting provides a very good time to ask the contractor some important questions such as:

• Are you a licensed home improvement contractor? 
• Do you carry insurance (General Liability & Workers Compensation)? 
• Do you guarantee your work? 
• Can you provide references? 
• Do you pull all the required building permits? 
• Do you hold any professional certifications? 
• How long have you been in business and what is your experience?

Choose your home improvement contractor wisely. Check on references. Take a drive to see some of the homes where the contractor has completed jobs or to see jobs that are currently in process. Take the time to do your homework and a much smoother outcome will be achieved.

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