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My Home Q&A
Home Q&A
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WINDOW COVERINGS
QI have several specialty shaped windows in my home. Are there any options to cover these windows?
AYes, we offer many options for specialty shaped windows such as triangles, ovals, octagons, arches, etc. We can custom make shutters, wood blinds, Duette® shades, Silhouette® shades, Vignette® Roman shades and Pirouette®
shades that will fit just about any specialty shaped window. The Duette Easy View offers an operable option for arches.
Andrea Zare Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center
Years in Business: 25
Associations: BBB A+ Rated, Best of Houzz (2016-2018)
678.822.0928 www.classicblindsandshutters.com
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WINDOW REPLACEMENT
QDo I have to go back with the same window style that I currently have?
AAll Infinity® from Marvin® fiberglass windows are custom made to fit each opening in your home. Just because you may have a double-hung window in the opening now doesn’t mean you can’t replace it with another style (i.e., casement, slider, etc.) later.
Depending upon other factors with your home, we also are able to modify your existing opening or convert windows to doors and vice versa.
Ted Kirk and Jonathan Collum North Georgia Replacement Windows
Years in Business: 18
Associations: BBB A+ Rated, NARI
770.888.1604 www.ngwindows.com
SHOWER ENCLOSURES
QWhen getting a new glass shower door, what else can I do to improve the design of my bathroom?
ADrexler offers towel bars and other accessories to keep your towels, robes and other personal items accessible. We can
David Drexler help you determine the optimal location for these components to best improve the flow and space in your bathroom. Simply
choose the knob or pull you prefer for your door, and we can show you all the matching accessories. It’s that easy!
Drexler Glass Co.
Years in Business: 66
Associations: NARI, BBB A+ Rated
404.351.4141 www.drexlerglass.com
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Home Q&A
HVAC
QWhy is there a burning smell when I turn the heat on for the first time each year?
AThis is common. After a long period of time without use, dust and other debris can settle on the heat exchanger, burners and other heating components. Bill Mashraky That smoky odor should stop in a few minutes once all the dust and other particles are burned away,
which is a normal occurrence. Cool Air Mechanical
Years in Business: 11
Associations: NATE, BBB A+ Rated
770.266.5247 www.770coolair.com
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SIDING
QWhat can I do to prevent my siding color from fading?
AI always recommend choosing a lighter color paint that’s not going to fade as much. Fading isn’t so much about the siding as it is about the paint manufacturer, and you’re always going to get fade with paint — always. Instead of picking a red, blue or green that’s going to fade a lot quicker and be more obvious, pick a color that’s not going to be as noticeable when it does fade. Painting Plus
Years in Business: 23
Associations: NKBA, HBA
770.971.1577 www.paintingplus.com
Charlie Dallavalle
WATERPROOFING
QIs it true that pests in my crawl space mean I could have water issues in the future?
ANot necessarily. However, pests love moist environments, and even though you may not have a current water leakage issue, it could occur in the future. A good way to eliminate pests is to control the moisture and humidity levels in the crawl space through encapsulation. During this process, the crawl
space is isolated with a heavy-duty liner that covers the dirt floor and is sealed up the foundation walls, and a commercial-grade dehumidifier is installed to create a dry and healthy environment. Engineered Solutions of Georgia
Years in Business: 14
Associations: GuildQuality®, BBB A+ Rated
678.290.1325 www.esogrepair.com
GARAGE DOORS
QHow often should a professional perform maintenance on my garage door, and why is it so important?
AI recommend annual service on any door you’ve had for five years or more. A garage door is the largest moving piece of equipment in your home and has lots of moving parts. So, an annual tuneup is a great way to keep your door running
smoothly and avoid being stuck out in the cold. Overhead Door Company of Atlanta™
Years in Business: 86
Associations: GAHBA, IDA, BBB A+ Rated
404.872.3667 www.overheaddooratlanta.com
John Nale
GUTTERS
QHow do I know where my downspouts need to be located?
AGenerally, a downspout should be installed about every 30 feet or so. A gutter design specialist and the homeowner usually can come up with a plan that combines both aesthetics and performance. This may
require a different downspout location from its current design and may also include underground piping to keep water away from the foundation.
Tom DiGregorio and Joe Rusk AquaGuard Foundation Solutions
Years in Business: 26
Associations: Groundworks, NARI, BHA, GREC, ACCG
770.685.7825 www.aquaguard.net
FLOORING INSTALLATION
QAre luxury vinyl floors really waterproof?
ALuxury vinyl floors are topically waterproof, meaning the product itself is waterproof. However, this does not mean that water cannot get under the vinyl via the perimeter of the room, or that water cannot be present under the vinyl (a slab with a high moisture content, a broken pipe in the subfloor, etc.).
Elisabeth Stubbs
The product itself may be waterproof, but in the case of standing water or flooding, the luxury vinyl tile (LVT)/ luxury vinyl plank (LVP) will not act as a waterproofing barrier for the subfloor
and/or any surrounding structure. Enhance Floors & More
Years in Business: 36
770.565.3808 www.enhancefloors.com
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