There is nothing worse than finding a leak in a roof that is only a few years old, seeing chipped paint and cracked siding on material that has recently been installed or a leaky and improperly sealed window. Anytime you upgrade your home’s exterior, you are making a major investment. Siding, roofing, and windows are…
Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. It is the place you spend most of your time and where you should feel safest and most comfortable. Having a quality and well-looked-after roof will keep your home sheltered and secure. Your roof protects your home from the outside elements, and severe…
With autumn already here, home and business owners in Morris County know that another New Jersey winter will be coming, and that can be rough on a building that’s not properly prepared, especially the roof. If you want to make sure that your home is ready to face another winter, there are a few things…
Major home renovations can have significant environmental repercussions, in addition to the dent that they’ll make on your wallet. Broadly speaking, the main environmental issues at stake when renovating your home include the need for synthetic product production or consumption of wood that may be linked to clear-cutting, as well as the waste removed from…
No matter if you’re building a new home or if you need to replace the siding on your current home, the sheer volume of options available can be overwhelming. It can feel like there is a limitless number of materials you can choose from with just as wide a range of pricing. In our opinion,…
Many older homes in New Jersey were constructed with wooden windows. Over time, wooden window frames start to show the effects of weather extremes and years worth of contraction during the colder winter months and expansion because of heat and humidity. Replacement windows will transform the look of your home from inside and outside. They…
A roof is one of those things we take for granted unless it stops working and starts leaking. When it comes to roof repairs, it pays to tackle problems early, stopping small issues from becoming major repairs and hard-to-bear expenses. Whether you need a small repair or full roof replacement, American Home Contractors is your…
As we remember the devastation of Hurricane Sandy nearly 5 years ago, we can’t help but consider what actions we as homeowners can take to protect our property from the next big storm. Storms are expensive. Not only in terms of damage and loss but also the expense associated with temporary living conditions. Insurance doesn’t…
When homeowners consider installing siding – for curb appeal, to protect their investment, and to provide energy-saving insulation – their minds automatically jump to vinyl siding, the better-known and more modestly priced choice. But when it comes to siding installation, you can get much more bang for your buck, with greater durability and better visual…
It may be hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner. Yes, that means swimming pools, lazy Sundays hanging out on the patio, and barbecues galore. But, before you fire up the grill and pull out the sun chairs, keep in mind that there are a few things you’ll want to take care…