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Feb
3
Give homes custom curb appeal with exterior moulding and trim
February 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – When it comes to home exteriors, the beauty is in the details. Custom homes have rich, unique exterior elements, including decorative moulding and trim, which enhance architectural aesthetics and create captivating curb appeal. But you don’t need a custom home to enjoy custom looks. With eye-catching details tastefully placed – from the front porch and windows up to the gables – you can distinguish new and remodeled homes and boost their value.
People often picture moulding as bridging wall-to-ceiling seams or securing siding. But moulding is even more versatile and offers splendid aesthetics – the same applies to exterior trim. Adding welcoming warmth, luxurious looks, and elegant finishing touches to homes is simple with Kleer Moulding and Kleer Trimboard. In fact, low-maintenance exterior moulding and trim applications are among the easiest, most economical ways to give homes custom allure.
Easy-to-install Kleer Moulding and Trimboard are ultra-low-maintenance with unmatched durability. They feature wood’s authentic appearance – without the lifetime of intensive upkeep. Crafted from strong cellular PVC, Kleer Moulding and Trimboard are impervious to moisture and insect damage, so decorative elements remain flawless indefinitely.
When used alongside Kleer Trimboard products, Kleer Moulding offers striking ways to accentuate trim. Available in many heights and projections for unique applications, Crown Moulding lets you place “crowning” architectural touches anywhere, from stylish details above soffits to graceful finishes on gables. Crown Moulding is always traditional and versatile.
Kleer Moulding profiles also include Brick, Bed, Band, Cove/Scotia, Rake, Ram’s Crown, Historical Sill, and more – so creative applications are unlimited. For instance, inviting Brick Moulding makes cozy window and door surrounds. Bed Moulding installs warmly above trim as fascia or header details beneath rooflines. Cove/Scotia Moulding adds texture to column headers and bases. Sophisticated Rake and Ram’s Crown Mouldings top off trim enchantingly.
Kleer Trimboards, Kleer Sheets, KleerBeed Sheets, Kleer Konceal, and Kleer Post Wraps complement every Kleer Moulding profile. Trimboards work naturally around doors and windows and for corners, soffits, fascia, cornices, rakes, and other high-profile décor. Trimboards are also available with Kleer’s innovative TruEDGE technology, which features clean-looking sealed edges that resist stains and provide a smoother finish than wood and other PVC boards, and UV inhibitors to protect from harsh elements over time.
Kleer Sheets are designed for easy custom millwork, while KleerBeed Sheets make charming porch ceilings and soffits. When installing siding, Kleer Konceal covers rough-cut edges and imperfections at corners and other spots for seamless finishes. With Kleer Post Wraps, you can encase and protect posts to adorn porches, porticos, and anyplace you want the natural splendor of wood columns without the continuous upkeep.
Tapco’s Kleer Moulding and Trimboard are perfectly paired for beautiful, low-maintenance home exteriors with custom curb appeal. Backed by Limited Lifetime Warranty, Kleer products provide the industry’s highest quality. With Kleer, trimming your home in custom style is surprisingly simple.
Kleer Moulding and Kleer Trimboard are products of The Tapco Group, a U.S. Green Building Council member. For more information, call 1-800-521-8486 or visit www.TheTapcoGroup.com.
Dec
18
5 tips to make sure your home is ready for winter
December 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – It’s a chilling thought, but winter is coming fast. Snow, sleet, ice and brisk winds are all on their way. You can’t avoid winter’s pending arrival, but you can prepare for it. If you haven’t already, start your preparat…
Oct
6
Cold weather and critters are coming! Sensible steps to keep unwanted animals out of your environment
October 6, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Depending on where you live and what weather forecasting service you listen to, the upcoming winter may be brutal. Weather predictions can be as variable as the weather itself, but one thing is for sure – temperatures don’t need to drop drastic…
Oct
2
Got chickens? Tips for keeping your flock healthy and laying through winter
October 2, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – When winter approaches, you probably take steps to prepare your home — insulating water pipes, sealing windows and doors, or covering and storing outdoor furniture. If you’ve also been following the backyard chicken trend — an…
Sep
22
4 ways to keep kids safe outdoors
September 22, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Colder temperatures are on their way, but right now the weather is beautiful and that means there’s still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. As an adult, spending time outside allows you to pursue passions such as landscaping, lawn games, swimming in the pool or just enjoying the company of family and friends. There’s plenty to do and you know your children enjoy being outdoors just as much as you do.
However, when small children are outside, the potential for accidents increases. To keep them safe and make spending time outdoors an enjoyable experience for everyone, practice these four safety steps.
* It starts with you. Supervising your child while you’re outdoors together is the easiest way to ward off accidents, but then how do you get anything done? Start by asking your child to join you in completing the task and give them assignments they can manage such as carrying or sorting items. You can also provide toys or a new game they can play in your sight. Finally, join them in the fun. If you can’t make them part of your project, make yourself part of theirs. Play their game in the backyard, swim with them in the pool or go exploring for bugs together.
* Secure the area. If you want to block off a larger area like a pool or your back yard, a fence can be the answer and can make for one, final DIY project this year. Before you start however, it’s important to contact your city or homeowner’s association to be sure fences are allowed and to learn what type of fence you can install. Then, you need to decide if you will hire someone to install the fence or do it yourself. If you choose to do it yourself, be sure to contact your power provider so they can mark the proper power lines before you dig.
* Use the right tools. A fence can keep your child safe, but eventually they’ll learn to open the gate. To protect kids during these inquisitive years, D&D Technologies recently launched Magna Latch Alert, the world’s first integrated alarm with new audible and visual features. Magna Latch Alert easily attaches to any gate and emits a single alert beep when the gate is opened. It will even notify you if the gate has not been securely and fully latched. Magna Latch Alert is made from high performance polymers so it won’t rust in rain or snow, making it the perfect choice for any outdoor space where safety is a must.
* Educate yourself. Despite your best efforts, accidents can happen and if one does, it’s essential you’re prepared. Make sure you’re trained in CPR and mouth-to-mouth and you’re aware of your child’s allergies. Finally, remembering 9-1-1 is easy but you should also have the number for poison control plugged into your phone, just in case.
No matter what outdoor activity you have planned, it will be more fun if you know everyone around you is safe. Institute the four steps above and you’ll be able to enjoy the rest of this year’s beautiful outdoor days without a concern.
Sep
18
Tips for fast fall yard clean-up [Infographic]
September 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment
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