Month: March 2016

HardiePlank siding, a specific type of fiber-cement siding, has quickly become one of the most popular forms of siding in the United States, and for good reason. It’s one of the best, most durable forms of siding available, and it puts old-school vinyl siding (and most other types of siding) to shame in terms of longevity and…

The forsythias are exploding all across Morris County in vibrant yellow, signaling that spring has officially arrived. As Randolph residents emerge from their homes after winter’s chill, those noticing their front, side or rear entryways are approaching the end of their life expectancy may find themselves in a quandary as to what the first step is…

Choosing a replacement window today may have become at little easier; that is, if you know what you don’t want. For the past 30 plus years, vinyl replacement windows have been the prevalent front runner across the country. Advancements in manufacturing, as well as new technologies in glass coatings, along with the insertions of inert gases like Argon…

It’s nerve-wracking to make any major improvement to your home. It costs a lot of money, and a lot will probably go right—but a lot can go wrong as well. Choosing the right improvement, materials, and contractors are all difficult decisions that complicate the process, but thankfully, with the right set of questions at your disposal,…

1. Expansion & Contraction Because vinyl siding expands when heated and contracts when it cools, meaning it will actually move on your walls, great care has to be used to properly install it. VSI, the Vinyl Siding Institute, instructs that vinyl siding has to be nailed properly to allow the panels to move to compensate…

Here at K&B Homes, we believe that history is so important to keep around your town. But in order to keep the beauty of the past on your main street you need to keep the building in the best condition possible. With renovations lasting roughly around 6 weeks, we have the privilege of renovating the…