Thursday, February 26, 2009

Houston Energy Savings!

Conserve Energy - Save Money!



Hardie Siding


Hardie Siding on your Houston area home can save you money! Your home may be leaking energy. Air that you paid dearly to cool could be escaping right out through the walls.

  • Tearing off old siding will reveal the problems so we can fix them.

  • New vapor barrier, like Tyvek or GreenGuard, with new James Hardie Siding can seal those leaks.

  • HardiSoffit panels with venting help your attic breathe! They help your roof ridge vents work more efficiently.

  • New HardiTrim around your windows and doors will help seal the leaks too!


Cool your house, Not the Neighborhood! Seal up those Leaks!

Replacement Windows and Doors


Old inefficient windows and doors were poorly designed and are costing you about 25% of your energy bill! Single pane glass and aluminum frames with no thermal break are very poor insulators!
Dual Pane Replacement Windows have several benefits:
  • New Windows have 2 panes of Double Strength Glass to insulate your home.

  • Low-E coatings help prevent over 75% of the solar heat gain.

  • Vinyl Frames or Aluminum Frames with a thermal break prevent heat transfer

  • Dual pane windows with Argon Gas help keep heat in during the winter.



When your home's leaks are properly sealed, you spend less money heating and cooling your home. Even your air conditioner will last longer providing even more Return on Your Investment.

When All-Tex does the job for you, you know that your satisfaction is our number one priority. Visit our website to request an appointment before the cooling season gets underway.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Hardie Siding is Your Best Value!

Year after year, Hardie Siding comes out on top as the #1 best Return on Investment for your home.

It beats out kitchens, baths and an upstairs room addition!

Consider this from James Hardie's website:

"There are many other projects you can tackle, but only residing with fiber cement gives you the best return on your investment 4 years in a row.

  • Residing with fiber cement gives a 31% better return than adding a bathroom and costs $61k less to complete

  • Minor kitchen remodel gives you a 10% less return on investment than residing with fiber cement

  • Adding a second story addition nets you 23% less return on investment than fiber cement residing


Remodeling magazine is the industry's leading home improvement magazine. Since 1988, Remodeling magazine's Cost vs. Value Report has compared construction costs for common remodeling projects with the value they add to a home at resale in the current real estate market. The results— upscale siding projects using fiber-cement return the highest value at resale."


Here is a link to the Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value 2008-2009 Report.

Nobody knows more about Hardie Siding in the Houston, Austin and San Antonio Residing Market than All-Tex Exteriors.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Vinyl and Wood Siding are Flame Broiled! Hardie - Unscathed!

If you are considering replacing your siding on your home, You need to watch this video.

  • Vinyl Siding is extremely unsafe in a fire. It immediately melts away exposing the studs to the flames. Your entire home will be engulfed in flames in just minutes.

  • Wood catches fire and the fire spreads easily.

  • Hardie Siding is Fire Resistant! It passes the test virtually unscathed!



Thursday, February 19, 2009

Are you Ready for Spring Yet?

Spring is in the Air! Do it right this year- Be ready early!

Now is the time to start getting your yard prepared so that you can get maximum enjoyment out of your space. What is your main concern for your back yard?



Call us at 888-869-1890 or visit the All-Tex Exteriors website and request an appointment with one of our Home Exterior Experts. At no charge to you, we will come out and assess the problem, work with you on the ideal solution and present an estimate on the spot.

Not in our service area (Houston, Austin, San Antonio), visit us at Pergola-Patio.com and see if we can assist you with a DIY Pergola Kit.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Time to Replace Your Windows

In these trying economic times, addressing some problem areas of your home that are actually costing you money makes good economic sense.

Your original windows from your builder, especially if they are single pane windows of any type, are the source of up to 1/3 of your energy costs!

Consider these important facts from The Efficient Window Collaborative. All-Tex Exteriors is a member of this prestigious group and supports Energy Star products and recycling.