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American Exteriors LLC

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American Exteriors LLC

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Customers say: Super punctual
33 years of experience

American Exteriors LLC has been offering custom built replacement windows and maintenance free siding products to residents throughout the Midwest and Western United States since 1983. In fact, we continue to grow daily. Homeowners that are looking for replacement windows or vinyl siding reach out to American Exteriors daily- and the reason why is American Exteriors not only sells exterior replacement products, we manufacture them as well.

American Exteriors LLC has been offering custom built replacement windows and maintenance free siding products to residents throughout the Midwest and Western United States since 1983. In fact, we continue to grow daily. Homeowners that are looking for replacement windows or vinyl siding reach out to American Exteriors daily- and the reason why is American Exteriors not only sells exterior replacement products, we manufacture them as well.

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Taussig Landscape

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Taussig Landscape

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Full Service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal. Locally operated and owned

Full Service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal. Locally operated and owned

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| re:done | re:thinking residential design and construction : A full service residential company focused on building, rebuilding, and remodeling. Focused on design and concept visualization. Committed to delivering craftsmanship, attention energy and resource consumption and space utilization.

| re:done | re:thinking residential design and construction : A full service residential company focused on building, rebuilding, and remodeling. Focused on design and concept visualization. Committed to delivering craftsmanship, attention energy and resource consumption and space utilization.

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G&H WorX

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G&H WorX

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45 years of experience

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

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Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

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Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

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20 years of experience

Weisbender Homes L.L.C. is a fully licensed and insured General Contractor, capable of handling all phases of residential construction, home maintenance and repair, kitchen and bathroom improvement and remodeling, providing free estimates and consultation. All work is optioned in house and we work with local sub-contractors were needed. We use local suppliers and manufacturers.

Weisbender Homes L.L.C. is a fully licensed and insured General Contractor, capable of handling all phases of residential construction, home maintenance and repair, kitchen and bathroom improvement and remodeling, providing free estimates and consultation. All work is optioned in house and we work with local sub-contractors were needed. We use local suppliers and manufacturers.

Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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