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October 2017 (95)

Video Now Available: Wood Rot on Block & Base House

The skirting around the base of this home trapped moisture under the house and the wood base rotted out over time. Jim's team is in to assess the damage and create a plan to replace and rebuild. The good news is that while the damage looks devastating, Jim's crew will be able to rebuild it and create a solid foundation for the home for years to come.

Your Questions -- Jim's Answers

Don't Plug Those Weep Holes Weep holes serve an important purpose - don't close them up. But, if you want to discourage pests Jim's got a suggestion. LISTEN

Selecting Wood Floors Howard is replacing his carpet with wood floors. He asks Jim's advice as to what to look for when shopping for wood flooring.  LISTEN

Roofing Shingles -- A New Option

Jim takes his job of finding "better" seriously. He is constantly on the look-out for better products, better services and better ways of doing anything. This summer he was introduced to a new roofing shingle that he thinks is an excellent fit for Texas.  Onduvilla introduces a truly dimensional asphalt shingle. This is what he loves about it The look : distinctive, dimensional appearance of tile or metal roof. The price : cost compares to a regular 30-year asphalt shingle The material : composite of asphalt with a fiber matte core resulting in a lightweight, yet extremely durable shingle The wind resistance : it is warranted to withstand winds up to 150 miles-per-hour, yep, 150 miles-per-hour - that's a category 4 hurricane. The warranty : lifetime limited warranty for the Onduvilla material To learn more contact Onduvilla… onduvilla-usa.com , 844-371-2345 or ask your roofer if Onduvilla is the better option for you.

Radiant Barrier

If Jim had his way every home in Texas would be required to have radiant barrier, just like insulation. He knows it makes a huge difference at his house. How Radiant Barrier Works Radiant Barrier reflects 95% of radiant heat. This is a significant energy-saving advantage over batted or blown-in insulation which absorbs heat and, like a sponge, becomes saturated. After saturation, insulation allows remaining heat to pass through…into your living space in summer and out of your living space in the winter. Keeping summer heat out and winter heat in helps to improve temperature consistency and decreaseS the workload on your HVAC system as it maintains a comfortable living space. This helps your energy bills and extends the life of your HVAC system. Installing radiant barrier is a good DIY project and can immediately help with those energy bills. Professional installation can mean even greater benefits and it typically pays for itself in 24 months so you will be benefiting indefinitely after that.

THI's Preferred Radiant Barrier Experts DFW Radiant Barrier & Insulation Serving all of Texas 817-205-2232

Get Free VIP Passes to the Du-West's "Oktoberfest" party at the Pasadena Rodeo Barbecue Cook-off October 28, 6:00-10:00pm Delicious barbecue & German food, ice cold beverages, live music and hundreds of new friends...basically it's a gigantic party. And Jim will be hosting a limited number listeners in his booth as VIPs for the big event.  The Du-West tent will be rocking with live music including: The THI Band - featuring American Idol finalist Tim Urban Don't miss all the fun and Jim in his lederhosen! Visit THIpro.com and scroll down on the home page to find the request form.

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