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Year: 2016

Restoration of the Boonton Opera House

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…

Choosing a Window Material: Vinyl or Fiberglass?

Home renovation is no small task. You probably already know that choosing the right materials to use in your remodels will make a world of difference down the line. What building materials are best suited for window frames? Fiberglass and vinyl are both readily available options and are comparable in a number of ways, but…

Sustainable Siding: What Makes a Building Material Green

If you’re an eco-conscious 21st century consumer, you’re not alone in wanting to invest in products and solutions that minimize your environmental footprint. Don’t worry – undertaking a major home improvement project, like renovating your home’s siding, doesn’t have to produce a negative environmental impact. As you undertake your search for the right siding material,…

How to Properly Install James Hardie Siding

K & B Home Remodelers, a James Hardie Preferred Remodeling Contractor located near Morristown, New Jersey will now show you how to properly install James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, which is quickly becoming the most desired exterior cladding in Morris County. Unlike aluminum and vinyl siding, which usually goes directly over most home’s existing wood…

The Right Components Of Proper Roof Installation. Are you protected?

Now that winter has finally arrived in Morristown, New Jersey, brining all the fury of the season, roofs are put to the test by high winds, driving rain, sleet and snow. Esthetics aside, the main reason we have a roof over our heads is to keep the weather out, right? One of the key components that insures…

Why Your Roof Is Afraid of the Winter

How to Prepare Your Roof For Winter

How to Deal with Roof Algae: Cleaning, Preventing and More

Roof algae can present a major problem. Although algae’s effect on the shingles themselves is relatively minor, it can result in more problematic growths like mold and lichen, which can give way to moisture damage. Additionally, algae can drastically lower a home’s curb appeal. So what’s a homeowner to do? The Problem of Roof Algae…

Hello Winter, Hello Ice Damming

Until this past weekend, homeowners of Morris County and the rest of the Northeast have enjoyed spring-like temperatures and little to no precipitation. The weather, for the most part, has been unseasonably warm, much to the chagrin of winter sports enthusiasts but a welcome respite to homeowners in New Jersey. Mild temperatures mean lower energy…