Our crew upgrading the exterior of this house in Marlborough MA by installing new windows and siding.

There is absolutely no better way to protect a house from the winter chills and save money on energy than replacing those old and drafty windows for new energy-saving  ones that will operate smoothly for years to come.
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Old windows is the number one factor that increases the energy cost to heat a house because they can't seal the airflow properly, letting in the cold wind and eventually rotting the wood. 

Replacing the windows of this house was with no doubt a smart choice. There were eleven vinyl double-hung windows that were replaced for new energy efficient, low-E glass Andersen Windows.

We are proud to be part of just another great home improvement in Marlborough MA.

Soggy leaves and dead twigs are one of the things that can clog gutters causing water damage to your home like leaks,mold and others.
We cleaned this one using a 32 feet ladder. It was a risky but very satisfying job.

When searching for someone to do the hard cleaning on your gutters. Look for the professionals.

Sa Painting and Home Improvement has eight years of expertise on the matter of cleaning gutters and can offer you a free estimate.

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A professional painting job restores this old mansion in Weston MA.
It took a few experienced painters to have this job done and five days of exhausting work. Thanks to Romulo and his crew this old mansion went from creepy to classic!
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Spring is here and as good americans, it is time for a heavy duty cleaning at home, right? 
But seriously, how heavy is your cleaning? Do you  give your house a top to bottom buffing? We know it’s been a rough winter for everyone across the country, and we are guessing if the outside of your home match the inside, if not we have the right  fix for you! 
A power washer can give the outside of your house that boost you are looking for.
Power washer has been the most efficient method for heavy cleaning since it was invented in 1927 reducing the amount of time and labor required and being 50X faster than a garden hose. It easily removes loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from aluminium, steel, vinyl, concrete or wood surfaces leaving it looking like new again!  

This spring don't be hesitant about cleaning and hire a professional to do the bold job for you. A professional wash can last for up to two years!
So say, how heavy is your cleaning?

Stimulating Colors:  These choice of colors are better for rooms with activites such as entertaining, cooking, dining and playing. 
Tip: Be careful, vibrant and saturated isn't always good and can look horrible in the wrong setting. Even some blues and greens, while fine in the limited space of a bathroom, may be too aggressive for the rest of the house.  

Calming Colors: Pick these colors for rooms used for contracting activities. Usually inward, such as studying, sleeping, working, a nursery or even a relaxing bath,these activities are cool by nature and deepen the home. 

Multiple Colors: Multiple color schemes are fun to apply the first time, but can be difficult to maintain. On the other hand, multiple colors can instantly snazz up a boring room, adding character to your house. 

Ceiling painting: Even if the room is small the ceiling could be painted in a different color other than white if colors and shades are chosen carefully. Also, if the room gets plenty of natural light, painting the walls and ceiling the same color can work even with darker colors. Though sticking to "ceiling white" generally makes a space feel airy, a similar effect can be achieved by painting the ceiling a lighter shade of the wall color. 

Continuous Colors: If you decide for one color for the entire or most part of the house,  think about adding sparkle and interest to the whole-house color schemes by addressing other elements, such as a look of paint on trim, mantels, or baseboards. A space with tile flooring may call for shinier baseboards than a room with carpet.

In the summertime when the living is easy, there’s nothing quite like a deck for a barbecue among friends, or simply relaxing outside! But left unprotected, a wood deck will fade after one summer. After several summers of relentless sun, it will bleach, leaving it gray and weathered. Applying stain increases the longevity and attractiveness of any outside wood like a deck, fence or furniture. Of all the surfaces in or around the house, the deck takes more abuse than any other, here is why:

1.  Weather exposure is the main cause of damage. Morning dew, rainwater, melting ice and snow are quickly absorbed by unprotected wood, causing it to soften and swell. At certain times, it's almost as if the deck is under water for days. 
2.  Decks that are buit low to the ground are closer to insects. They also trap the moisture from evaporating water, wich creates an enviroment perfect for the development of fungi, mildew or mold.The result: black, brown or green “staining” that first appears as small “specs” which can eventually spread across the wood surface in mass formations, discoloring it and making it look unattractive at best, unsightly at worst. These insects use wood for a food source, and eventually cause the wood to rot and decay.
3. Another factor is the sun, which contains UV rays that degrade the fibers of the wood, specifically the lignin that holds those fibers together. Direct exposure to the punishing heat from the sun causes wood to dry out and shrink.  Because of this position in relation to the sun, the deck takes the most direct punishment from its rays. Siding, on the other hand, is on an angle to the sun, so it gets much less of the sun's direct rays. 
4. The traffic of course, constant footwear and moving outside furniture also contributes to a lot of wear out the applied product.

In many areas of the country, exterior stain is not only more commonly used than exterior paint, it is the only practical way to protect and add beauty and years of life to certain types of exterior wood. A stain job that is done right will last years without peeling or weather damage, even in areas where natural elements are harsh. Stain comes in a varying degrees of tranparency:

• Clear Coating-  Provide a water-resistant finish with little to no color change over the original wood. The lack of color within the stain allows the wood's texture and grain to show through.
  
• Toners- Some clear coatings contains a small amount of pigment and are know as toners. It comes in various hues. The benefit of transparent tinting toner stain is that an attractive natural grain and color from the wood doesn't get buried under new color. Most species used in the industry are browns, blacks,reds,blues and greens, but lighter colors as beige and white are also available.
  
• Semi-transparent - Provides light pigmentation that can enhance the details in the wood's texture and grain.

• Semi-solid -  Adds a deeper pigment, significantly changing the color and hiding most of the wood grain. Some of the original texture of the wood will still show through. 
  
• Solid-Color Stain- Compared to paint, solid color stain seals weathering damage and is quite thin  allowing the texture and character of the wood to show through.

There are those who choose to do the painting themselves or hire a nonprofessional painter in an attempt to save money.  The reality is that hiring a pro, experienced painter is the most cost-effective and efficient way and can save you any unwanted headaches.  Below, we picked 4 reasons for you to hire a professional  painting company  like Sa Painting & Home Improvement for your house job:

1. Our work lasts longer-  When you hire a painter that doesn't use good paint for the job, it will surely chip, fade and peel within a short period of time. A good painter knows that he best way to avoid streaks in a paint job is to paint carefully with high-quality paint, brushes and rollers. The exterior paints today are very durable. Hire a professional painter and you can expect his paint job to last between 7 and 10 years.
2. We Prepare before work - Every good painter knows that prep-work is half the battle.  It's not a good idea to take shortcuts when preparing a surface, because there is a direct relationship between the longevity of a job and how the surface is prepared.We get everything ready cleaning and preparing the surface before adding paint so our work is spot-on and efficient.
3. We know what we are doing- bad paint job, though, takes away from the design scheme and makes for an unpleasant space. A bad paint job may make the walls look streaky or blotchy.
4.  We do all the cleaning - Our crew is trained to be efficient and tidy, and won't produce an enormous mess while we work.  It's worth it to hire a quality painter especially since we clean everything up and dispose of whatever is left for you. We do leave one thing behind: a stunning paint job.