Franca Services Home Improvement Contractor MA

Installing a deck is a solid home investment, and it provides a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. However, if you don’t take the appropriate steps both before, during, and after construction, you could end up getting decked with unexpected fines. It may sound strange, but receiving a fine may be the best result you can anticipate if you choose not to apply for building permits and obtain the proper inspections during your decking installation.

This particular homeowner was desperately in need of a roof replacement that ended up becoming a bit more involved than we initially thought. In addition to a new roof, this customer also required a new roof truss installation. Because the homeowner wanted to maintain the clean design of his home, he did not want the customary roof overhang commonly seen on homes today. These eaves are not necessary by any means; however, they do allow for the use of standard hurricane tie down strapping, which attaches the trusses to the rafters of the dwelling to keep the roof in place. Without the overhang, special considerations must be made concerning tying down the roof.

You might be surprised at how many calls we get from customers that already have fiber cement siding, but afterwards find themselves disturbed about the work they had done. One of the most common concerns we hear involve water penetration. When we arrive on the scene, 9 times out of 10, they the customer has good reason to be worried, because the contractor they hired to install their siding was either downright lazy, unknowledgeable, or not an expert James Hardie Siding Installer.

As a reliable exterior siding contractor in MA, we handle projects of all types in and around the Boston area. This project was one of the more interesting, as the structure was a historic, 120-year old Victorian home that was desperately in need of some restoration work. This Marlborough MA homeowner was glad that he called us here at Franca Services, as we were more than qualified to handle this multifaceted, complex project. You can see more about this particular project’s specifications here.

When dealing with an extremely high stairway, such as the one featured on the exterior of this Hudson, MA home, there are several considerations to be taken into account. First and foremost, safety should always be a concern, and the best way to ensure that all appropriate measures have been followed during the construction process, deck builders in MA should always take time to get any required permits and inspections performed. Not only does this confirm the job is done correctly, but it also means that the project conforms to the strict guidelines outlined within the Massachusetts Building Code.

We all like to save money, especially concerning major home renovations. However, finding a contractor that will go the extra mile to stay within your budget and work closely with you to reduce costs and labor can be difficult. That’s never a problem for homeowners that contact Franca Services. We pride ourselves on finding ways to save money on every project to build strong, trusting relationships with our customers. Take for example the completed decking project in the photo.

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Here at Franca Services, we can handle most any kind of decking and stairway work, but this particular project was a bit out of the norm. As you can see in the pictures of this Hudson, MA decking project, the customer needed a new stairwell and landing right away to be in compliance with residential building codes. We knew this job would require obtaining the proper building permits and several inspections along the way, but we were more than happy to take care of this customer’s needs.

As your home’s first defense against the New England elements, the exterior siding should be resilient, low-maintenance and impeccably installed so that you can enjoy the maximum benefits of the product. Since it’s inception in the 60’s, vinyl siding has made tremendous improvements and has grown to become the most popular material installed on the external walls of homes in the United States. Here at Franca Services, we offer  Craneboard Solid Core Insulated Siding as one of our vinyl sidings of choice for a number of reasons, including the fact that any other material within its extremely affordable price range cannot match the quality. Some of these unsurpassed benefits of this insulated siding include:

At Franca Services, we offer our potential customers a free decking replacement consultation to discuss the parameters of a project and all of the available options before signing any contracts. This practice gives us the opportunity to see a good number of decks that are in serious trouble. When we saw what this homeowner was contending with, we knew that their misfortune could serve as a learning opportunity for others who may be seeking a reliable deck contractor in MA.