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"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
"They were helpful and completed the work in a reasonable time. The counter top is excellent. The backsplash tile installation work is very good. The only down side is that I was left with a considerable amount of clean up of thin set on the tiles as well as the counter."
"Randy Hudson did a great job of repairing/replacing a rotted deck post on my dad?s deck. He was very good at assessing the damage and work necessary to correct the problem. He was good about explaining the process to us so everyone understood what was to be expected. Randy was very friendly and completed the work as planned and scheduled. He also did a great job of installing new lattice for the deck skirting as part of the project. I thought the price charged was fair and reasonable and we have asked him to give us an estimate to pressure wash and paint the deck and other house trim. "
"Kenny Ferguson is very responsive to customer requests. He communicates well to the customer and to his men. Fernado and Mike were very careful in their work and aimed to please the customer. The lights and painted ceiling looked great. They were very pleasant and yet professional in their attitude and work. They cleaned up everything when they were done. I have another job waiting for Kenny and his team to install an attic fan. I have confidence that they will do good work as they have done in the past. "
"A large portion of the natural stone facing had separated from the foundation and settled resulting in a large crack the length of front porch. Fernando arrived on time and assessed the problem, explained everything in detail and provided an estimate later that same day. He and his brother arrived early the next morning and removed all the natural stone from the face of the front porch and painstakingly removed the old grout from the stones in order to re-use them. This was important to me in order to match the color of the remaining portions of the stone facing. When the house was built the stone was grouted directly to the poured concrete foundation which resulted in poor adhesion. Fernando installed the proper wire mesh against the foundation and then proceeded to reset all the natural stone. They returned the next day and installed the grout. A first rate professional job all the way. Responsive, on time, job done to perfection. Couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Barry Foster (CEO) of Cougar Development has been in service for over 36 years since 1978. In his career, he has worked as a General and Sub-Contractor for many large commercial and residential projects. Cougar Development in time has grown to be involved with building shopping centers, malls, restaurants, residential houses and developments. Barry Foster has been able to build himself a clientele full of professional skilled tradesman that are known to be some of the best in the business.
Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts
Taking the time to properly prepare your tile backsplash before painting and treating it with care afterward is the best way to ensure its longevity. While the tile can last for the life of the home, you may have to repaint it after a few years. However, using only mild cleanser and water to keep it clean can maximize the paint's lifespan.
For glass tile, you want to use unsanded grout. Sanded grout is a stronger and grittier cement grout that is great for installing tiles with wider gaps and into joints. However, it is susceptible to scratching glass tile and is more difficult to use in thinner gaps. Unsanded grout, while more expensive, is easier to fit between thin gaps and is less harsh on delicate materials, like glass tile.
How long painted tiles last ultimately comes down to the quality of the paint job and how much wear and tear the tiles get. It’s possible the paint job will only last about six months if the tiles are in a high-traffic area and they weren’t properly cleaned, sanded, and primed prior to painting and sealing. Well-painted tiles in a low-traffic area should last at least a year.
Penny tile should be sealed to protect the grout from moisture and keep stains from damaging the look of the tile. If penny tile is in a humid or high-traffic area, like a bathroom, kitchen, or entryway, it needs sealant. Any type of tile and grout is best maintained with a sealant reapplied by a pro every one to two years.
Natural stone tiles are durable, heat-resistant, and add timeless elegance to floors, walls, and countertops.
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