You might not give much thought to your roof from day-to-day. Many homeowners take their roofs for granted, enjoying the comfort and shelter until they notice the signs of a leak or start to feel a draft. We don’t often think about replacing a roof unless it’s badly damaged after a storm of some kind....
Winter is almost here, and if you’re thinking of having your entry doors replaced, it’s more important than ever to be sure that your new entry doors can stand up to the elements of the Boston area and central Massachusetts. It’s for this reason that we offer ProVia fiberglass entry doors. But why are these...
You need a roofer to install a more efficient, secure roof — or maybe just the first roof that your new construction home will have. But with so many roofers available in the Boston area and throughout central Massachusetts, the last thing you want is to make the wrong call and end up regretting your...
Metal roofs are quickly becoming one of the most popular roofing options available, and for good reason. These roofs are long-lasting, energy efficient, and look great. But they’re not for every home and there are drawbacks that are dealbreakers for some homeowners. It’s best to know whether that’s the case for you. Today, let’s break...
Getting An Actual Human Being On The Phone At A Remodeling Company Can Be A Nightmare. At Solid State Construction, Talking To Someone Is As Simple As Dialing (508) 581-3798. BY ERIKA BARNISH, CFO I won’t sugarcoat it: Many Central MA remodelers need to up their phone game… desperately. Unanswered calls, unreturned voicemails, and automated menus are...
We Embrace New, Weird & Wild Industry Innovations… As Long As It Leads To Better Results For YOU. BY JEFF BROOKS, FOUNDER The reason I’m the biggest James Hardie superfan in Central MA? They have the audacity to try to improve on perfection. “Good enough” isn’t in their vocabulary. It’s always “This is great… but...
Telltale Signs You’re Dealing With A Salesman Who Chooses High-Pressure Solicitation Over Customer Education. We talk a lot about “sales gangsters” and why to avoid them if you need exterior remodeling in Central MA. But what is a “sales gangster”? What does he look like? What, exactly, does he do that’s so objectionable? We’ve created...
The Customer Was Happy With Our Work. Our Project Manager Wasn’t. So We Tore Everything Down & Started Over—On Our Own Dime. BY JEFF BROOKS, FOUNDER As a Central MA homeowner shopping for new siding, you’re allowed to be picky. It’s your home. It’s your time. And it’s your money. You have the right to...
An Example Of How We NEVER Compromise Our Standards… Even If It Costs Us Thousands Of Dollars. BY JEFF BROOKS, FOUNDER Not long ago, a MetroWest homeowner contacted us about adding on to the porch of his three-decker home. The project seemed right up our alley, so we were happy to oblige. We did the...
Pests LOVE Wood & Vinyl Siding For Food & Shelter. But Here’s Why They Won’t Touch Hardie With A 10-Foot Pole. BY JEFF BROOKS, FOUNDER One benefit of James Hardie siding that doesn’t get much hype is how pest-resistant it is. Central MA is home to all kinds of critters that can seriously damage wood...
