At Clint Rogers Construction, installation is our lifeblood. For years we installed windows, doors & siding for the biggest companies in Arkansas. Many of these companies are our competitors today. By seeing this side of the business for so many different companies for so many years, we got a great education. Not only was it very clear which products were good and which manufacturers stood behind their warranties, but it also was quite amazing to us that different companies would ask us to compromise our installation in order to save money on the job. We were asked many times not to insulate around windows, not to put a parting stop on, not to put the recommended insulation and home wrap on when installing siding, not to put an insulation cap on a siding job, asked to use the cheapest caulk available, and so on…ALL in an effort to save money so the company would “win” the job by having the cheapest price.
Window Installation
Window installation is more that taking out your old window, slapping in a new window, and caulking. Many companies do just this. Some companies don’t put a wooden stop on the outside of the window. We ALWAYS do. Some just set the window in the opening and caulk the outside and then wrap over so you can’t see that the only thing holding the window in is caulk. And believe us, WE KNOW. We can’t tell you how many windows we’ve replaced over the years due to poor and improper installation. Some companies don’t insulate around their windows, either. We ALWAYS do. In fact, we order each window with foam wrap from the factory. (The only exception is the few manufacturers who don’t offer this as an option.) This way we are ASSURED that each window is insulated entirely around the frame for an air tight fit. And, if necessary, we insulate additionally in other areas. Under the sill is a place where companies routinely scrimp on insulating that we know will cause future service calls, so we don’t skip it. We also routinely replace any rotted wood around each window, as necessary, to ensure the window stays securely installed for years to come. We install the windows to AAMA replacement standards and screw the windows in as needed. We shim the windows, when needed, and we blind caulk behind the trim so that the window is sealed off inside AND out. We don’t compromise on the quality of the products required for installation either. As an example, we don’t use the cheap caulk that most companies use from the lumberyard. We use high quality (often upwards of $7.00 a tube) professional caulk. All of this, so that we can continue our business for years to come and so that we can continue to receive an industry record number of referrals and repeat customers!
Siding Installation
Siding Installation performed by knowledgeable, trained, and experienced industry craftsmen is also CRITICAL to the success of a vinyl siding job. There are MANY extremely poor siding jobs out there. Gapping seams; waving panels; cut short trim and panels; thin product with greater potential of hail damage AND warping; siding installed improperly over existing siding; siding installed without the proper water barrier and/or without the proper insulation underneath; faded siding; etc. …all have given vinyl siding a bad name.
Our commitment is to provide the thickest, strongest, longest and most fade-resistant vinyl siding panel on the market with all of the proper installation accessories AND expert installation. This means doing ALL of the little things each and every time that add up to a great install. Prepping the home correctly; replacing rotted wood and removing unnecessary trim boards; caulking all openings; nailing loose boards; installing a BREATHABLE reliable house wrap (we use Tyvek;) installing a minimum of ½” insulation for a backer (whether attached to the panel or to the wall itself;) nailing each panel by hand to allow for expansion and contraction; caulking the correct places and caulking CORRECTLY with a high quality product; installing a foundation cap at the bottom of the panel to cover and protect the bottom exposed insulation; using the correct blocks, boxes, vents, and mounts for each specific application; wrapping the fascia correctly with the seams positioned the correct way in gables and other areas; positioning the siding seams the correct way to minimize their existence and to eliminate seeing them while looking down the side of the home; capping window and door trim with brick mold replication and mitered corners (while knowing how to position the seams and when and when NOT to seal up an area;) installing the correct amount (at the correct distance) of vented soffit and opening up additional openings when required—ALL of this and MORE is what sets one installation above another. It is amazing how much one installation can vary from another. We’ve seen horrendous caulking jobs, terrible cuts, wavy sides of homes, walls where water is collecting behind the siding panels and getting into the home, and countless other examples where a homeowner THOUGHT they were getting a good job but later found out how true the adage is “you get what you pay for.” We are often asked to forego the weather/water barrier (Tyvek), to offer a thinner panel, and to reduce the thickness of the insulation on a home so that a prospective customer can competitively compare our proposal with another they’ve received. We just won’t do it. We understand the importance of doing it correctly and the ramifications of not. We understand that vinyl siding is designed to allow the material underneath it to breathe and acts only as a ‘supplemental rain screen’ by reducing the amount of water that reaches the underlying weather-resistant barrier. We understand how not doing all of the little things correctly can greatly affect the performance and appearance of a siding job. Over the years, we’ve taken off many other companies’ bad siding installations to install our product professionally. Our reputation is just too valuable to cut corners.