Which Siding Choice is Right for You?

Homeowners with the need to replace the siding on their home are today faced with a larger choice of quality materials than existed when the home was constructed.  Some of the most popular choices today are vinyl, fiber cement and cedar.  As you might expect each has advantages and disadvantages.

 

Today’s vinyl is fade resistant, insect proof and nearly indestructible under ordinary conditions as well as one of the least expensive options.  You can usually replicate the vintage look of the siding that needs to be replaced.  However, vinyl siding does require some maintenance to remove grime and mold depending on how the home is situated.

 

Fiber cement has gained tremendously in popularity in recent years as it is impact resistant, low maintenance  and available in finished or painted options.  It has the durability of cement, a class 1A fire rating, and is resistant to rot and UV rays.  But it does require refinishing usually in about 15 years.

 

For the homeowner that cherishes the beauty of wood, cedar is an excellent choice for locations in Ohio.  It is rot resistant and takes a stain very well revealing a rich look.  The trade-off for the beauty of cedar is that it is not maintenance free and will require treatment and re-staining to maintain its durability and beauty for the long-term.

 

Once you have made a choice in siding material you may feel more comfortable if you can get a better idea what your completed project would look like with the specific product colors, style and finish choices you have in mind.  You can do just that with the Feazel “Design Your Home App” which is very easy to use.  The first step is to go to our website and click on Residential Home Services.  Locate the link for Design Your Own Home and create your account.    

 

After getting signed in you have the choice of using the sample homes that are available or uploading a photo of your own home.  You can experiment with the sample homes until you are comfortable and then upload your own picture.

 

Once you are fully engaged in the app you can select siding options including colors.  You can even share the results with family and friends for their feedback.  Plus, your Feazel professional can estimate costs and provide final pricing once you have exactly what you envision. 

 

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Call or visit us online to learn more about roofing materials or any of the other full line of residential home services we offer.

Join the Feazel Team

As a reputable residential home services company Feazel is looking for capable and motivated people with a heart for customer service to join our full-service exterior building solutions team at both our fast growing Cincinnati and Columbus locations.  We offer highly competitive compensation and benefit packages including job training programs, job coaching from experienced professionals, mentoring and coaching.  Our services include roof replacement, repair and maintenance, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.

 

There are also currently opportunities in Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati for Residential Roofing Sales Representatives.  Highly motivated and assertive individuals with Business-to-Consumer in-home selling experience that thrive on talking with people are encouraged to explore a career with Feazel.  We have the leads, we have the training, we have the sales tools and materials and we have the estimating software to set you up for the potential to earn a 6 figure income! 

 

The Residential Roofing Sales Representative positions offer commission based compensation and monthly incentive opportunities plus company apparel provided to the successful applicants. There is no construction or repair and maintenance industry experience required but it would be a plus.  Entry level applicants will be considered.  We will get you started on the way to success with a 2 day sales training and on-boarding that lets you hit the ground running.

 

Learn more about our company and its values at feazelinc.com/about/feazel-cincinnati/. If interested please contact msherry @feazelinc.com.

 

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Since our founding in 1988 we have been a top choice for roof replacement by offering the best customer service, stress free buying experience and the highest standards.

Why We Love Fireplaces

Did you ever wonder why so many people, perhaps you included, enjoy curling up in a favorite chair in front of a crackling fire in a fireplace?  Well, apparently scientists have also wondered about this.  And research from The University of Alabama may shed some light on the reasons.

 

One of the results of the research is that watching a fire actually lowers blood pressure by an average of 5%.  And the longer participants watched a fire, the more relaxed they became.  While this result may seem intuitive, the researchers also found that those that watched a fire without sound actually had their blood pressure increase. 

 

So what accounts for the soothing affect of a fire on most people?  Researchers hypothesize that the act of sitting by a fireplace may have the effect of focusing our attention and calming us.  And this calming affect may be a remnant of our pre-historic selves when humans felt safe and warm around a fire as well as providing social bonds.  The researchers even pointed out that pre-historic humans probably enjoyed fire long before they even learned how to start one (it’s good to see that some things don’t change!).

 

At Feazel we can help you enjoy your fireplace with our exterior chimney and masonry services.  We perform preventative maintenance such as applying ChimneySaver water repellant (with a 10 year warranty) to your chimney and installing chimney crowns that prevent water from seeping into the masonry and causing costly damage.  We also offer chimney flashing repairs and tuck pointing of masonry.  We invite you to contact us or go online to learn more about our services.

 

Feazel’s mission is to be the top choice for residential home services in Ohio by delivering the best customer service and stress-free buying experience in the home improvement industry.  We strive to maintain our highly regarded reputation earned over the past 28+ years.  We encourage you to think of Feazel first when you need chimney and masonry services.

 

Source: huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/18/the-evolutionary-reason-w_n_6171508.html

Feazel Cleveland is a Lead Safe Exterior Contractor

With all the recent publicity about lead contamination its no surprise that many homeowners are concerned about potential contamination in their own homes.  And for good reason: exposure to airborne lead or touching of lead particle residue, particularly by children and pets, can have serious consequences. 

 

When it comes to preventing lead exposure within your household the most important steps you can take are to maintain your home by periodically examining it for deteriorating paint and water damage, and removing shoes when entering the house as lead can be tracked in from outdoor soil. 

 

Lead contamination can also be an issue when completing exterior home improvement projects.  Lead is most often a concern at a home that was painted before lead based paints were phased out.  Projects such as window or gutter replacement, which may require soffit or fascia repair or replacement, are likely to dislodge paint causing a potential lead contamination concern.  

 

At Feazel Cleveland we have addressed this issue by becoming Lead Safe Certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   Our staff is trained to properly identify and notify you of any potential problems with lead paint during exterior work on your home thereby avoiding unwanted exposure to you, your children and pets. Our experts want to keep you and your family safe!

 

We invite you to contact us or visit our website to learn more about our Lead Safe Contractor Certification or any other of our residential services.

 

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Since our founding in 1988 we have been a top choice for roof replacement by offering the best customer service, stress free buying experience and the highest standards.

 

Insurance Claims Assistance at Feazel

When you have just experienced property damage at your home it is understandably a stressful time that will require action to be undertaken both immediately and in the future. 

 

The first priority is to take immediate action to protect the life and safety of both the inhabitants of the home and any dangerous conditions on your property which might threaten safety of others as a result of the damage.  The next priority is to take action to prevent any further damage that may be caused by the conditions before repairs can be completed.  However it is important to only take reasonable and safe measures without putting yourself or anyone else at any risk.  Don’t hesitate to contact the appropriate professionals or authorities if you need to do so.

 

At some point, usually sooner rather than later, it is a good idea to contact both your insurance company for claims assistance and a trusted contractor for assistance with surveying the damage and scheduling the repairs.  At Feazel, we have made it convenient to file a claim with over thirty (30) different major insurance companies at feazelinc.com/insurance-claims.  Simply file your claim with this easy to use online tool to begin the insurance reimbursement process.  Feazel will work with ALL insurance companies, even those that are not listed.

 

At Feazel we have extensive knowledge and experience with repairing property damage.  Please feel free to contact us to assist you with property damage claims or any other residential home services.

 

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company in Ohio serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Call or visit us online to learn more about roofing materials or any of the other full line of residential home services we offer.

What Our Customers are Saying About Us

Since our beginnings in 1988 as an independent roofing company, Feazel has grown to now offer a full line of residential home services including windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  We have now completed over 60,000 projects!

All along the way our commitment to customer service has been the bedrock of our success. Customer service is a core value at Feazel along with integrity, quality, continued improvement, employee appreciation, community support and environmental conservation.

But our commitment to customer service means nothing if we don’t hear from our customers that it is making a difference in their interactions and experience with us when we are honored to perform services for them.  Here is what some of our customers are saying about us online:

“  Feazel was great!  They made it very easy to get this done.  The work was fast and done neatly”  --   “An awesome experience from sale to completion.  Couldn’t be happier with the work or experience.  Thank you!”  --   “Everything was done properly.  We had one problem and they took care of it immediately”   --    “All best marks across every category”   --   “I’ve used Feazel twice and will continue to use them in the future.  Class acts from beginning to end”   --   “Respectful confident workers and office staff”

At Feazel we are truly humbled by the feedback we receive from our most valued asset: our customers.  We work hard each and every day to make sure that we are not just another residential home services company and instead we live up to all of our core values and earn the praise and respect from all those that we serve.

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company in Ohio serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Since our founding in 1988 we have been a top choice for roof replacement by offering the best customer service, stress free buying experience and the highest standards.

The Benefits of Attic Ventilation

 

If you live in a climate with extended periods of either cold temperatures or warm temperatures (or both), then proper attic ventilation is important to the longevity and performance of your roofing system.  In fact, asphalt shingle manufacturers’ warranties may require minimum levels of attic ventilation as a condition for coverage.

The primary benefits of attic ventilation in the cold months is the elimination of moisture that may penetrate the attic from inside the home (showers, laundry, cooking, etc.) possibly causing condensation that might damage the roof sheathing and ice dam creation.  In the warm months proper ventilation will assist in moderating both temperatures within the attic (helping to protect any stored items) and the roof surface itself thereby lowering energy costs and increasing roof life.

Attic ventilation can either be achieved by passive ventilation or powered ventilation systems.  Passive systems are by far the most common systems and they operate by having air vents on the roof that allow hot air to escape.  Powered systems also have air vents on the roof but they have powered fans that assist in removing the hot air within the attic.  Crucial to the operation of both systems is adequate ventilation areas in the eaves.

At Feazel we have extensive knowledge and experience with attic ventilation systems.  Please feel free to contact us to assist you with any ventilation issues you may be experiencing or any other roofing needs at your home.

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company in Ohio serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Call or visit us online to learn more about our capabilities with roofing or any of the other residential home services we offer.