Houston Wind Storm

Severe weather caused by front coming in
Were you awakened last night by the howling wind?

If your roof is more than 5 years old, it is possible that the wind has blown some shingles back, lifting and curling them allowing water to penetrate underneath. This causes problems and decay over time. Water driven up under the shingles does not dry out properly and will start to grow mold and mildew.

As a result, your 20 or 30 year roof was just down graded by the storm to a 10 or 15 year roof. Mold and mildew begins a decay process that breaks down the shingles and works on the paper under the layer of shingles. Roof failure resulting in leaks and further damage, including attic and even interior damage, is likely to occur.

Get your roof inspected now to ensure there are still years of life left in it. If we find there are minor repairs needed, we'll estimate the repairs at no cost to you. Visit our website for more information and to schedule your appointment.

Houston Snow!

How about all that Houston area SNOW!
Brrrrr - That cold front was really nice and refreshing but, I'll bet it sure gave your home's heater a work out. And if you have old windows (single pane, builder grade), a lot of that heat just escaped into the atmosphere. Let's call a spade a spade. Leaky windows are "Money Leaks"!

New Replacement Windows are built better in many ways:

• Better Frames - Vinyl or Thermally Broken Aluminum
• Double Pane Glass
• Huge Air Gap of 3/4 inch or 7/8 inch!
• Argon Gas between the panes
• Low E Glass coatings - prevents heat exchange "pass thru"

All of these features work together to help you keep the heat inside your house where you can enjoy it.

The National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC) gives windows a rating for thermal retention. It is what is known as the U Factor rating. Energy Star windows have a pretty flexible rating for U Factor and it is scaled like this:

• Northern Climate: .35 or less
• North Central Climate: .40 or less
• South Central Climate: .40 or less
• Southern Climate "Texas": .75 - .60 or less

But, is "Energy Star" certified enough? Not really...

Here in Texas, you would be hard pressed to find windows with the U Factor in the recommended range of .60 to .75 because most windows available are better that that. In fact, in order to get a Federal Energy Credit anywhere in the US, the windows must meet .30 or lower! That is lower (better) rating than what they recommend in North Dakota and Minnesota!

I can tell you this for sure; Energy is not getting any cheaper. So I am happy that the Federal Rebate program requirements are so stringent. I am also happy to say that All-Tex Exteriors has plenty of options available so that you can not only meet the requirements for the rebate but, to ensure the comfort and safety of your family as well!

How about having us out for a consultation...we don't charge for that! We hope to see you soon!