Is James Hardie fiber cement plank lap siding worth it?

February 9, 2023By NewLeafCincyExterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Exterior Remodeling Services in Cincinnati | Siding & Decks, Ideas, Remodeling, Tips to Remodeling

James Hardie Plank Siding is the perfect choice for homeowners who are looking to add durable, lasting beauty to the exterior of their home. Made from a unique fiber cement construction, this siding offers superior durability and protection that stands up against harsh weather conditions. Not only does it protect your home, but it also … Read More

Is the wall I want to remove Load Bearing?

November 3, 2020By NewLeafCincyExterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Ideas, Interior Remodeling, Remodeling, Tips to Remodeling

What is a load bearing wall? A load bearing wall supports the weight of a floor or roof structure above and are so named because they bear a load. A non-load bearing wall is responsible only for holding up itself. Why remove it? Open living Adds space without changing your home’s footprint Increases natural light … Read More

Updating your Kitchen on a Budget

October 21, 2020By NewLeafCincyAffordable Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling in Cincinnati, Cost of Home Remodeling and Kitchen Renovation in Cincinnati, Exterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Interior Remodeling, Tips to Remodeling

DIY Kitchen Projects to Save you Money  The kitchen is the heart of your home. Everyone wants their kitchen to look amazing, especially with the holiday seasons coming up. The biggest downside to updating or remodeling your kitchen is cost. On average our customers spend around 30k on a kitchen remodel, which is a pretty … Read More

Tips on building and maintaining a deck for your business

October 6, 2020By NewLeafCincyCommercial Remodeling, Deck, Exterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Exterior Remodeling Services in Cincinnati | Siding & Decks, Remodeling with New Leaf, Tips to Remodeling

Whats the difference between a commercial and residential deck? A lot of people think that commercial decks and residential decks are the same. Which they are correct, I mean they’re both outdoor wood structures that people hang out on. There is one key difference between the two, LIABILITY. If someone injures themselves on the deck … Read More

Repairing Your Wooden Rake Boards

September 15, 2020By NewLeafCincyExterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Exterior Remodeling Services in Cincinnati | Siding & Decks, Remodeling with New Leaf, Tips to Remodeling, Wood Rot

What is a Rake Board and what does it do? A Rake Board is a piece of material that runs along the sides of a sloped roof. Just like the Soffit and Fascia Boards the Rake Board is also responsible for preventing water from getting in. The Rake Board prevents water from getting behind siding, … Read More

Repairing Wooden Soffit

September 9, 2020By NewLeafCincyExterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Exterior Remodeling Services in Cincinnati | Siding & Decks, Ideas, Remodeling with New Leaf, Tips to Remodeling, Wood Rot

What is a Soffit and what does it do? Soffit is the piece of wood directly under the overhang of the roof that connects to the house. Your soffit is not only there for aesthetics, it also serves a purpose. The soffit’s main job is to protect your homes rafters from the weather.  What happened … Read More

How to detect and treat wood rot in your house

July 22, 2020By NewLeafCincyExterior Home Repairs and Wood Rot Services in Cincinnati, Exterior Remodeling Services in Cincinnati | Siding & Decks, Interior Remodeling, Remodeling, Tips to Remodeling, Wood Rot

What is Wood Rot? Wood rot is rotting wood on, inside or around your house. Whether it’s treated or protected, wood rot is inevitable. It commonly happens when a house is around 12-17 years old. It starts to show faster in places like rake boards (near the roof), around doors, windows, bathrooms and decks. Sometimes … Read More