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Atlanta, Georgia Consumer Reports Siding Local Siding Contractors (770) 271-3434  NEWS  SERVICES Siding Ratings and Reports ATLANTA - After reviewing dozens of siding contractors throughout the 16 counties that comprise Greater Atlanta - Builder Ron has filtered out the rest in his attempt to determine the best and safest three siding contractors. NUMBER ONE: Atlanta HardiPlank - with 8 locations throughout Greater Atlanta NUMBER TWO: DuraCraft of Georgia - based in Lawrenceville and sports a varifiable list of over 1000 happy references they installed over the last 10 years. NUMBER THREE: North Georgia Exteriors - based at the Mall of Georgia and has a similiar number of success stories for their new sales prospects Picking the right siding for your home this summer...       HOT TOPIC!     Best choices for replacing that ugly defective siding on your home this spring for decades to come.... When it comes to residential exterior products, choices are very limited. Over the last 30 years, with the exceptions of the "low income" look of vinyl siding and the ever popular but cost prohibitive choice of brick, almost all residential siding products have been deemed defective. Except for that of everybody's favorite and  the safest bet for years to come - HardiPlank fiber cement siding... How to pick the right siding contractor ATLANTA - The three golden rules to follow when replacing your home's defective siding with HardiPlank fiber cement siding are: 1. Always get at least three estimates from authorized HardiPlank contractors 2. Place no deposits unless you're completely comfortable, and then the deposit should be in exchange for the building materials and equal to the cost of materials ONLY... 3. Get plenty of references! ____________________ RELATED STORY: Picking the right siding and contractor for your home:

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Picking the right siding for your home

When it comes to residential exterior products, choices are very limited. Over the last 30 years, with the exceptions of the "low income" look of vinyl siding and the ever popular but cost prohibitive choice of brick, almost all residential siding products have been deemed defective.

Over the last decade, the cost effective, highly versatile and always attractive choice of HardiPlank or fiber cement siding has consistantly won consumers' hearts, minds and checkbooks.  It is, by far, the smartest choice anyone can make when it comes to residential value and protection from short term to long term.

Almost every Atlanta consumer reports that fiber cement siding is pretty much the only viable product that guarantees homeowners short term value and long term protection for the biggest and most important investment they will make in their lifetime. 

Assuming that consumers choose not to go by way of brick or vinyl siding for obvious reasons, HardiPlank or fiber cement siding solutions offer not only lap board siding, but also offers the elegante look of stucco siding as well as many others.  The fact is, there are many different looks that they offer with a minimum of 50 years of materials warrantee behind them.  In fact, one Atlanta home improvement contractor offers a 50 year warranty on their labor to compliment the materials warranty. 

Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 4/23/2007 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $21,500
Description of Work:	Lifetime completely re-sided our home. This included removing all of the existing siding, fixing all dry rotted boards, soffits, and fascia. They put up a vapor barrier, including rubber gaskets around the windows. They installed 2.5" reveal preprimed cedar lap siding. They also installed new trim around the windows, and painted the house and trim. We added on a new back door pain and installation, halfway through the job, and they accommodated us in that. Finally, they installed new gutters.
Member Comments:	Ralph came to do the bid, and was very professional. He explained that they would be a bit higher than other bids, because they focus on quality, both of construction and of materials. The company handled all of the details, including a portapotty, so that the installers did not need to bother us. The installers were great. They worked carefully and obviously knew what they were doing. The site manager, Roger, came out every day to not only check in with the progress, but to check in with us to make sure that we did not have any concerns. Any questions or concerns that we did have were handled quickly and professionally. Steve, the paint guy came out to the house, and brought a paint fan and talked to us about what kind of paint scheme would look good on a small house like ours. Roger helped us pick a paint scheme and even had a couple of addresses of houses that they have done recently that had good colors. Finally, they installed new gutters.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 4/1/2007 Category: WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $6,700
Description of Work:	Lifetime Remodeling Systems replaced 4 of my sliding windows and replaced my living room sliding window with a bay window.
Member Comments:	Ralph Streano gave a very thorough presentation on his company, styles of windows and quality of windows available. I was indecisive about what I wanted. He was so helpful in describing possibilities. I never had to leave a message for him. He always answers his phone! The work was done as promised with strict adherence to scheduling. The installers were efficient, tidy and a pleasure to have around the house. Ralph was genuinely interested in my satisfaction with the windows and workmanship. I've lived in my present house for about 10 years and always thought of it as being quite boring. With the addition of beautiful windows, my boring house has been transformed into a welcoming home. Not only is there visual beauty, but also there is inviting warmth since our heat is now staying in the house. I will continue to call Ralph for all future remodeling projects.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 3/11/2007 Category: WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $10,700
Description of Work:	9 original single pane windows from a 1940's house were changed out to double hung vinyl windows. The front flat picture window was turned into a bay window. We also had the outsides of all the windows wrapped.
Member Comments:	All the work went very well. Logan - our contact at the company - was in contact with us from the start of the job until it was finished. The workers - Charles and Rob - were professional, friendly and did a great job. We were kept informed of what work was going to be done when and we were offered choices when the situation called for it. We had window trim on another bay that was previously changed out and they went out of their way to match the trim they used to exactly what we had. For the couple of small unexpected situations, the company went out of their way to fix things to our satisfaction. We would definitely recommend and use Lifetime Remodeling again.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 3/10/2007 Category: SIDING/INSULATION/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $26,000
Description of Work:	My house is a 50 year old bungalow in the Lincoln area of Vancouver. They removed 2 old layers of siding (1 vinyl, 1 cedar) and installed Weiss Cascade pre-painted Hardi Plank. They replaced 7 windows, painted trim/soffit/and that fascia stuff. They also did blow-in insulation.
Member Comments:	As a single woman with zero DIY skills I was very pleased to find that Lifetime was a trustworthy, quality focused and customer service savvy contractor. My house looks absolutely amazing. Even people I don't know in my neighborhood have stopped to tell me how good my house looks now. Lifetime worked around my schedule (which can be hectic), followed up with me when they said they would and were very professional. I would definitely recommend this company.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 3/3/2007 Category: SIDING/PAINTING/DOORS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $20,000
Description of Work:	Lifetime re-sided our house from top to bottom. Took off old shakes, put on cedar lap siding, re-framed windows where needed, painted the whole thing, body and trim, removed an old side door and put in a new side door.
Member Comments:	The project was done with supreme professionalism. The siding crew was especially hard working. They did just an incredible amount of work so quickly so that our house was without its "skin" for only a few days. They were so careful with outside electrical connections, removing old lights and wires and leaving electrician-ready openings for our new fixtures. Jaime, the crew leader for the siding portion of our project was very good and communicated daily about what was going on the job. Throughout the work the company was very detail oriented, making sure that things were done right. They are proud of their workmanship and quality of materials and rightly so. They were even careful about responding to my questions about paint chips left in the garden, scooping them up with a vacuum. One employee communicated with us frequently about decisions to be made at each stage. The painting crew was just as good. I have to say that it was a great experience working with them all.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 3/3/2007 Category: SIDING/PAINTING/DOORS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $20,000
Description of Work:	SIDING. FIRST OFF, LIFETIME WAS THE ONLY COMPANY TO CALL ME BACK AND SCHEDULE AN ESTIMATE WITH ME RIGHT AWAY, THE FIRST SIGN THAT THEY ARE A COMPANY COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. RALPH STREANO GOT ME A GREAT DEAL ON CEDAR SIDING, WORKED UP AN ESTIMATE AND LITERALLY CALLED ME BACK THE NEXT DAY. I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD VINYL SIDING, WHICH WAS FALLING OFF. RALPH ADVISED ME ON THE BEST WAYS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF MY HOME WHILE ALSO GETTING BANG FOR THE BUCK. THE CREW DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH THE SIDING, WHICH IS PERFECT AND SEAMLESS. THE PROJECT MANAGER, ROGER LINDSTROM, GAVE ME DAILY UPDATES ON THE WORK BEING DONE, CATERED TO MY EVERY COLOR WHIM, AND PAINTED UP SAMPLES ON MY HOUSE. RALPH ALSO FOLLOWED UP WITH ME REGULARLY. THIS IS A COMPANY I TRUST, THEY GUARANTEE THEIR WORK AND THE CRAFTSMANSHIP IS AMAZING. YOU CAN'T BEAT CUSTOMER SERVICE LIKE THIS AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM. NOT TO MENTION, THEY FINISHED THE JOB ON TIME. WITHIN 6 WEEKS.
Member Comments:	I NOMINATE THEM FOR THE PAGE OF HAPPINESS.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 2/23/2007 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $16,000
Description of Work:	Removed all siding from second story, added insulation, installed new Hardiplank siding and painted it. Also removed three large picture windows and dry rotted frames. Replaced with new thermal glass, frames, and painted. Scraped and painted all windows on ground level and upper level. Also painted porch areas and part of foundation area.
Member Comments:	The first thing that impressed me about Lifetime Remodeling was the time Gino spent explaining all the options available to me and the pros and cons of each one. He came with samples to look at, pages of references and was prepared to give me a bid right then. When the job actually started, Gino stopped by frequently to check in. Roger, who supervised the painters, was also on the job site daily, sometimes several times a day and was a great help in choosing paint colors. The siding, window and painting crews were great to work with, very courteous and worked hard to get the job done. As with any kind of remodeling, there were a few unexpected issues that came up, but anything I was concerned about Gino took care of. Roger did a lot of follow-up with me to make sure I was aware of schedules, weather issues related to painting, and really served as my main point of contact. I would definitely hire Lifetime Remodeling again.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 2/20/2007 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $61,000
Description of Work:	Total Renovation of the exterior of our house. Removed old exterior siding and replaced with Hardiplank and added Piedmont Field Stone to front, side and entire chimney.
Member Comments:	Looking for a great company to do your remodeling? Look no farther. Ralph, Gino, Roger and their crews had to deal with some of Oregon's worst winter weather in years to complete our remodel. They were easy to work with letting me complete repairs while siding was exposed. The siding crew paid close attention to detail making sure everything was level and flush with each part of the house. Always checking with me as they progressed, because I had some special requests in certain areas of the house. The Rock crew had a tough job making the rock fit nicely being the field stone is all different shapes and sizes and the chimney is 35' tall. It looks just great. The neighbors can't get over how the house has been transformed. The paint crew put the finishing touch on the job and the colors look great with the rock. Again Many Thank Yous! to Ralph, Gino, Roger and their Crews they were a pleasure to work with and We highly recommend Lifetime Remodeling Systems.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 2/8/2007 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $24495
Description of Work:	Removed and disposed of existing siding on sides and back of house; re-sheeted with 1/2" plywood; applied moisture barrier; installed Hardiplank to sides and back of house; painted entire house with premium quality paint; removed existing glass sliding door and replaced with steel French doors.
Member Comments:	From start to finish I was made to feel that my job was the most important job the company had and I was its most important customer! The company was hired for the job at the start of the rainy season, but I was constantly kept up to date regarding when work would begin, progress, etc. I was not present for most of the work, but my neighbors kept a close eye on things and gave me a glowing report each night of what they had witnessed that day. Everyone from Gino down through the clean-up man was professional and courteous. And speaking of clean-up, there was no evidence that anyone had been working in the yard when they were gone. I wanted the house in a neighborhood of like houses to make a statement, and with Roger's help in selecting just the right color, it does. I'm already asking myself, "What can I hire them to do next?"
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 12/18/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $26000
Description of Work:	What didn't they do :) Tore off and hauled old siding. Replaced w/ tight knot cedar. Redid an area of roof that needed to be fixed. Did some dry rot repair. Installed two of the most gorgeous columns in front. Threw in two wood railings on the front for free.
Member Comments:	I can not speak highly enough about our experience with LTRS. Jaime, the siding crew lead, is AMAZING. He & his crew had all the siding off & replaced with new within a week. They worked very long days & even worked on the weekend. A joy to have around. In fact, in our opinion, Jaime is the star of this company. Paint crew was professional and paid great attention to detail. One of the best things about this company is their attention to customer satisfaction. Every time we called, even if we were simply needlessly panicking, Gino or Roger called back immediately and came out to the house. These guys never take time off...they are there every time you need them. Also notable, Lifetime left our yard/house in better condition than it was when they came. They cleaned up areas of the yard and even fixed our broken fence. Way above and beyond what was expected. Thanks Lifetime....We love our new old home :)
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 12/14/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $21000
Description of Work:	Lifetime Remodeling replaced eleven windows in our home, which included expanding the wall opening for two of them. They also replaced eighteen double hung windows and four picture windows in a 4-plex we own. On the outside of the 4-plex some siding had blown off and they replaced it. On a second 4-plex they replaced missing insulation on the underside of the building.
Member Comments:	Ralph Streano came to our home and spent quite a while discussing his company and the products available, and gave a detailed bid for the work done on our home. He sent someone to inspect the rentals and faxed a bid for those jobs. In each situation the installers were courteous and friendly to us and to our tenants. The installations went smoothly and on time. The installer did a great job of cleaning up after himself each day, even when the job took a couple of days. The windows are great, a huge improvement to our home and to the rental properties. We are very happy with the new windows and the repairs done on the 4-plexes.
Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 11/1/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $25000
Description of Work:	They removed all the siding, replaced it with tight knot cedar, and painted the whole house with 2 coats of premium paint. And it looks GREAT!!!
Member Comments:	We can't say enough about how happy we are with Gino and his crew. Jaime, our siding crew boss, and Gerardo, his assistant, were terrific. They worked during the hottest weather this summer (100+ degrees) without complaint or taking short days or shortcuts. They did an impeccable job. Roger was the continuity director (not his actual title), making sure that everything went smoothly. He drove the whole project from start to finish. Good days, he was there. Any troubles, he was there. He worked mornings, nights, Saturdays, Sundays- Roger, you need to take more time off. And does Roger know paint or what? Thank you, Roger, for steering Kelly away from painting the house purple! He made sure we were happy with every aspect to the job. And as for his paint crew, Abel, Jas, and Ramero, we can't say enough about how pleased we were with their level of detail and care. Overall it was a terrific experience with a very, very professional and personable company and crew!!!
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/27/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $54000
Description of Work:	We needed a new paint job and new siding on our top floor buildout. Ralph Streano came over to bid on the siding job and told me they also paint, however the remainder of the siding of my house had problems where old boards would not hold paint. I decided to replace all the house siding, and Ralph included insulation with that and the new paint job. It was a great deal for all the work they did. The insulation they used was ''green'' in that it was old newspaper bits, and the siding they used was new cedar siding, that simulated the two board look on one side, but was one wider board overall with tongue and groove. There was so much tacked on work over the years that Ralph reassured me we would be fixing a lot of badly implemented house projects from years ago.
Member Comments:	Both crews that came to work on the house were great at what they did. Rob's crew removed all the old siding in about a week or so, and blew in the insulation as they went. They worked quickly, methodically, and had a great attention to detail. They added the new siding, and caulked and caulked and caulked. They found dry rot on the top floor and bad balcony railings, which they fixed, as well as badly constructed decking. I appreciated their overall knowledge with construction and knowing they were not skilled in only one job. Before the paint crew came, Roger worked with me over and over again to nail down the colors, walk around the house and plan the painting. Then the painters added their own magic and skill. The handyman followed up both crews and fixed little things that needed fixing. These guys are so nice, so good at what they do, and give great customer service.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality B Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/25/2006 Category: WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $35000
Description of Work:	Replaced windows, resided and painted exterior of house
Member Comments:	Ralph Streano bid both the window replacement and the residing/painting jobs. In both cases his bid was very close to others we had gotten. But what sold us was the quality that Lifetime puts into a project. In his well-prepared presentation he convinced us that Lifetime was the best choice because they use superior products and employ superior installation methods. And truly, except for one minor case, everyone representing Lifetime put quality ahead of speed. They took the time to do it right. Because we're all human, we hit some bumps in the road. The biggest was that we had a deadline for finishing the project which Ralph had assured us they would meet. For awhile it wasn't looking good. But as the day approached, he summoned more troops. Without compromising quality, the job was finished on time. And boy, does it look good!
Overall B Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality B Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/19/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $10975
Description of Work:	Replaced all existing windows in our home.
Member Comments:	Lifetime Remodeling replaced our siding as well as the windows. The siding went perfectly, but we had a few problems concerning the windows. NOTHING to do with the installation, but rather with the factory itself. Ralph did the best he could to represent us and get the job done to our satisfaction.They are very nice now that they are installed.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/16/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $25000
Description of Work:	Completely resided entire house and garage; painted house and garage; some custom detail work.
Member Comments:	Very well. Ralph is very knowledgeable and helpful; the workers were very competent and pleasant to have around.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/12/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $54000
Description of Work:	I had desperate need for a new paint job and also my top floor addition had been built using LP siding (long ago recalled by the company). So when Lifetime Remodeling Systems came out to talk to me about the siding issue, they also mentioned they can do the painting, and showed me boards on the remainder of my house that were so saturated they would not hold paint. I decided to reside my whole house with new cedar siding that on one side looked like two older style boards. It was a GREAT solution for fixing many of the bad add-ons my house had been put through over the years. I loved Ralph's thoroughness, knowledge and reassurances of how well the project would go and how affordable it all would be: new siding, insulation blown in, AND a new paint job!
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Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 10/3/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $27000
Description of Work:	We had LP siding torn off the 2nd story and replace with cedar shingle panels, then they painted the whole house with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration paint.
Member Comments:	From start to finish this company was easy to work with. All the crews were very polite, professional and they cleaned up the site every evening before they left. LTR maintained the highest standards of quality throughout the entire project. Every question or concern was handled promptly and professionally. Roger went above and beyond with help on choosing paint colors for our house; they must have brought out 8-10 different colors for us to try until we found the perfect colors for our house. Our house looks brand new and neighbors comment on how great it looks. Thank you!!
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 9/19/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $20000
Description of Work:	Lifetime Remodeling Systems replaced all windows with Alside windows. Also replaced siding, gutters, soffits and fascia.
Member Comments:	Ralph Streano promised us the best windows and kept his promise. We live on a very busy street and the house is very quiet now. We are amazed at the difference. The windows are beautiful. The work was completed on time by true craftsmen. We would highly recommend Lifetime Remodeling Systems to anyone.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 9/17/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $71665
Description of Work:	New Alside vinyl casement windows installed throughout house and Pozzi wood windows removed. New stained hardwood window trim inside and new window trim on the outside. Small amount of siding repair. New Elk Domain Winslow composite roof installed--removal of existing cedar shakes. And installation of new skylight. Removed and replaced all gutters and downspouts. Exterior of the house, gutters and window trim painted with two coats of Sherwin Williams Duration.
Member Comments:	Undergoing this makeover was a daunting task but once we decided on Lifetime Remodeling Systems everything progressed smoothly. Ralph, owner, was friendly, knowledgeable and respectful. Communication was outstanding with call-backs and answers to questions immediate. Ralph's employees were prompt, polite and efficient. They always made sure materials, tools, etc., were picked up each evening and any messes were broom clean. The entire project took a good three months to complete but our house looks fabulous. The wait was worth it. We can't say enough about Lifetime Remodeling Systems. We would definitely use them again in the future and would certainly recommend them to others.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 9/6/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $19000
Description of Work:	I just bought my house in March and the aluminum siding was in need of repair and paint but decided the house needed a fresh look. After talking with Home Depot and Lifetime I decided Lifetime matched my criteria of quality, attention to detail, and guarantee. My house is a small two story craftsman style home built in 1926. I wanted to get the house back to the original style and Lifetime knew exactly what was needed to do it. I decided on tight-knot cedar as it gives the best natural look. The team added blocks for all the lights, faucets, and outlets, a nice touch. They also replaced almost all the trim around the windows. I also got four new windows installed. The house was then painted with two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration paint. Along with the siding and trim, they also painted the windows and foundation.
Member Comments:	Overall, the company was a joy to work with. All crews were on time and worked very hard considering the extreme heat we had during that period. The teams were very courteous and listened to my ideas and worked with me as I did my own upgrades here and there. One crew did trample some plants, but the lead was quick to compensate us and provided a gift certificate, which was quite nice. The leads were direct, yet courteous and fun and I look forward to the next time we get to work together. I can't even count how many compliments we've received since the work was completed. Thanks everyone for a job well done.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 9/5/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $19000
Description of Work:	Our cedar shingle and original siding was taken off. New cedar put up and the house painted.
Member Comments:	From Geno's first visit to the last walk through after all the work was complete we were happy. The siding is a work of art. The work was well done. If you have ever tried to pick colors for your house you know how difficult it can be. Rodgers help with the choices was awesome and made the job complete and perfect. Three months later we are still happy and know we made the right choice.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 8/14/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $52585 Home Build Year: 1905 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Removed old, asbestos fiber cement siding. Blew in insulation. Installed moisture barrier, new cedar siding and approx 25 new vinyl windows. Installed new exterior window and door trim. Installed new front and back doors. Boxed in fascia and soffits and installed new crown moulding. Misc repairs of insect damage and missing framing. Painted all siding and trim. The Works!
Member Comments:	Easy to contact and very responsive. Quick to resolve issues -- very customer-service oriented. Gino (co-owner) came to give us the estimate and was very accessible throughout the project, appearing at the site often This job was longer and trickier than expected, but no corners were cut and the job was not rushed or pushed to the back burner. The crews were friendly and easy to talk to. Rob, our amazing site coordinator, came up with a creative solution for every challenge. As Gino said, good communication is the key to a successful project, and he and his crew made sure the communication was good. On a job this size, there will inevitably be unforeseen events. The test of a contractor is how they deal these occurences. Lifetime came through every time. The bottom line is that our house looks great and has gone up in value considerably. This was money well spent and I would definitely recommend Lifetime Remodeling and use them again myself on our next house.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 8/11/2006 Category: SIDING/WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $8995 Home Build Year: 1972 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	LRS replaced my 1970's single payne aluminum windows with Alside Energy Star vinyl windows. They replaced 7 windows and a sliding glass door. Four of the windows have contoured grids.
Member Comments:	called Lifetime Remodeling Systems and Logan returned my call promptly. We set up an appointment and he came with information and examples of vinyl windows. I was impressed with his knowledge and enthusiasm for the product. I felt well- informed after his presentation. Jason and Charles arrived promptly at 8:00 am to begin work. They were efficient and pleasant. They consulted me when decisions needed to be made regarding how to frame one of the exterior windows. They were meticulous about cleaning up as they went along. They returned the next day to finish the job. It was a first class operation and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for other remodeling projects.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 8/10/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $23500 Home Build Year: 1910 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Tore off asbestos shingle siding, installed house wrap, cedar trim, and hardy siding, caulk and flash, and a new paint job.
Member Comments:	As an inveterate do-it-yourselfer I rarely pay other people to do work. But when I had to re-side my 1910 PDX home, I knew the job was over my head. With trepidation, I hired LRS. My worries were unfounded. LRS did a spectacular job: Gino explained everything and was forthright and knowledgeable. He or Ralph, were at the site almost every day. They take a hands-on approach to their crews and are involved with the job. I appreciated LRS's flexibility with a fluid restoration job. They worked with me the whole way, dealing with myriad changes. Clearly, Gino shared my view that the historical character of the house be maintained. Despite all this, LRS stuck to their estimates. They explained and put in writing what they would do and what it would cost. I was not charged a penny more than I agreed. Also noteworthy are LRS crews. They were polite, professional, and highly skilled craftsmen. I would trust LRS with any siding job. They are honest, reliable, and skilled at their trade.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality B Professionalism A	Report Date: 8/1/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $43565
Description of Work:	Removed old siding and resided entire house. Removed and replaced brickwork and wall damaged with dry rot. Note repaired exterior and interior of replaced wall. Replaced three original windows with new windows and poperly taped and sealed remaining windows. Properly sealed the entire house and flashed all brickwork and deck to prevent any future water damage.
Member Comments:	Jime, and his crew that did the siding were easy to work with and worked around our schedules. Minor issue with the quality of the sheetrock repair, but it was quickly corrected. A lot of attention to detail and finishing work. Painters were quick, and did a great job. Crews were tidy and left the yard clean. Ralph and his management team had good follow through and were easy to contact if there were questions. Over all, it was a very good experience considering the amount of work that had to be done. The house now looks better then when it was new!
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 7/6/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $39995 Home Build Year: 2002 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	They did removal of existing EFIS siding from the front exterior of our home, with replacement using CASTIA cultured stone. They designed a new elegant arched entry way with stone columns. They re-routed 3 rain gutters downspouts. They added accented patio deck columns with matching CASTIA stone. They repainted all non-stone front surfaces, including stucco wall, raingutters, soffit, facia board, trim, and garage doors.
Member Comments:	Lifetime Remodeling Systems (LRS) is far & away the most professional, highest quality, easiest to work with. Our experience is the same as the other testimonials on Angie's list. Gino, Ralph & Roger never failed on a promise. They are always available, flexible, & worked with us seemlessly to achieve a result we & our neighbors call spectacular. Gino met with us on a # of occasions to explain the process & assist in designing the look we wanted. Both Gino and Ralph even met us at the Castia location to select materials, along with the great Castia team. LRS uses their own work crews who were organized, very clean, efficient, and timely. Ricardo, who as far as we are concerned, is a master artist. He is truly amazing. LRS used the best materials and never haggled over price. The final bid was the bid, even though inevitable project modifications had to be made during the process. We are your biggest fans! Thanks.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 6/18/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $20000
Description of Work:	They replaced LP siding on our 1993 home with hardiplank. They added trim around front windows and painted entire house with Sherwin Williams paint.
Member Comments:	Gino and his crew were very professional. They did an outstanding job residing and painting our house. They did an excellent job paying attention to detail. They were totally customer service oriented. We appreciated their sincere desire to provide a quality product and service to us. We are very happy with the way the house turned out.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality B Professionalism A	Report Date: 6/17/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $34000 Home Build Year: 1987 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	We had 18 new windows installed and the entire exterior installed with hardi-plank siding. The house was painted with 2 coats of paint upon completion of the siding. They also had to redo some exterior plumbing, redo the natural gas pipe, remake an arched window opening inside and out,and remake an outside gate that was connected to the fencing.
Member Comments:	Ralph and Gino Streano were very professional and take great pride in their company. they were upfront about every step of the work preformed and made sure the job was done correctly and with the best materials and workmanship available. Gino was available 24/7for any question and problem thar arose and was on top of every aspect of the job being done by his tearoff crew, his window installers, and the siding crew, as well as the painting crew for an overall impressive job. His associate, Logan, and Roger, the customer service rep. were fantastic!! Roger is a real asset to the company--A plus!! Jason, the window installer and master carpenter, does quality work. Artie and Tony, the siding crew were very precise and accurate and thorough every step of the siding job. All the crews were hard workers and very polite. the company was a little higher than some, but top notch quality of workmanship and materials used was well worth it. And the leadership of the company was top notch.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 6/15/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $15000 Home Build Year: 1992 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Took off our old nasty siding, replaced all dry rot, sided the house with HardiPlank, painted house and trim.
Member Comments:	Better price and better product than 4 previous bids. Work was done on time, quickly and with amazing craftsmanship. Crew was polite, respectful and careful that we understood every step of the project. Job is so beautiful that we've had many people stop and ask ''who did this?'' We are very happy to share this information with them and truly hope that they call Lifetime when they want to re-side or paint their own house. We are so thankful for our gorgeous ''new'' house!!!
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 5/20/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $26000 Home Build Year: 1941 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Remove old siding, insulate stud bays, repair damaged sheathing, wrap house in vapor barrier, reside with hardiplank, replace trim, build and install new awning over back door, remove and replace roof (complete tear-off), paint entire house and trim. All facilities and services were taken care of.
Member Comments:	From the moment we signed with LRS, we were kept in the loop on every aspect of the project. When work could not be done due to weather constraints, we still received a call from Gino daily. Gino and his crew were responsive to my design ideas and absolutely respectful of all aspects of the house and my family. Their work is absolutely top notch. Our home is now THE house in the neighborhood, all the neighbors ask who we used. It holds energy splendidly with the new insulation. Though I probably won't need to use them again (hence the name ''Lifetime''), I recommend them heartily.
Overall A Price B Quality B Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 5/18/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $19000 Home Build Year: 1929 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	1926 home exterior renovation. (1) demolition and removal of existing vinyl siding and a thick layer of concrete stucco including complimentary mold testing by outside consultant; (2) blown insulation; (3) resetting several windows; (4) repairs to exterior/interior window trim; (5) installation of multiple size vents; and (5) installation of Hardy Plank siding and Owner-specified trim. On-site crew performed daily clean-up.
Member Comments:	If he does not already know it, Gino is a fantastic provider of professional building services. From start to finish, he exceeded in every task. From LISTENING to our requirements, to ACKNOWLEDGING them, to EXPLORING all options and RESPONDING by delivering a product and service that is EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY, Gino's site crew delivered what the company promised. Hands down, this was the most pleasant experience we've had with a contractor in Portland. Their crew became members of our family and they are welcome at our remodeled 1926 home anytime. Seriously, job well done in all respects.
Overall A Price N/A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 5/7/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $30000 Home Build Year: 1920 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Siding, windows, doors and more...
Member Comments:	Ralph Streano was an excellent contractor to perform the work he did for me. I had some very scary experiences prior to hiring him. Got ripped off big time, No body espically the Oregon Contractor Board would deal with it. I'm very please to see a place like this where I could have gone to for help. I wish I would have know about this site sooner and would not have been ripped off. So, having said all that Ralph stands 200% behind his work. It's been over a year ago since he's provided the work and he still stands behind his lifetime moto. Thanks, Dwight Bostic
Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality B Professionalism A	Report Date: 5/4/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $27000 Home Build Year: 1993 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	They removed my LP siding, replaced the vapor barrier with a better one, put the siding on, painted the new siding with 2 coats of S-W Duration paint
Member Comments:	It was a very professional job and I never found a corner that was cut. The crew kept me up to date and the ownership called or visited frequently. The only area that I felt could have been better was in the daily cleanup. I would go with this company without hesitation if I ever had to do it again.
Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 2/6/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $13500
Description of Work:	They added new siding, new gutters, and painted the exterior of our home.
Member Comments:	All of the crew were very prompt, efficient, and very friendly. They always cleaned up after themselves and answered all of my questions. Their workmanship was very high quality. They used the best paint and materials that are available on the market. I was very pleased with the results.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 1/28/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $22000 Home Build Year: 1920 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	New windows, new window trim inside and out, remove old siding, wrap house with water barrier, blow in insulation, install hard plank siding, replace all flashing and facia, add decorative wood work and trim to exterior. They will paint in spring.
Member Comments:	The LRS team is great to work with. Ralph is the father and visits us anytime we have questions about the project or changes to the order. We liked their work so much that we continued to add to the order. Gino, his son, is our project manager and runs a tight ship. We think we have their best team - the carpenters are true craftsmen. We were very impressed with their work - its beautiful. The team is very open to ideas and supportive to be patient on those items we wanted more consultation on. We really liked that the team was passionate about the project and took great personal pride everyday. They are a fun team to work with. It's an overwhelming amount of work - a bit unexpected how much work it was. The team was on time, cleaned up the site everyday and responded to questions at every turn. We had a lot of fun with them and feel that Ralph, Gino and our carpenters, Jason and Artie, are kind of like family. We really appreciated their prompt attitude and care for our beloved home.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 1/27/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $29000 Home Build Year: 1980 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	They put up new siding on our older home and painted.
Member Comments:	This company was the best company to work with. They were on time to do the work, very knowledgeable and friendly. Ralph spent a lot of time with my husband and I and explained what he was going to do. He listened carefully to what we wanted and always kept our best interests in mind. The crew that did the siding was incredible. They showed up everyday on time and didn't leave until the day was over. They were extremely friendly, helpful, and quality conscious. Everyday, the crew went above and beyond the call of duty, whether it was answering our questions or dealing with our indecision. They were always ready to change or offer substantial suggestions. I can't say enough about this company.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 1/23/2006 Category: WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $22000 Home Build Year: 1920 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	New windows, new window trim inside and out, remove old siding, wrap house with water barrier, blow in insulation, install hardi plank siding, replace all flashing and facia, add decorative wood work and trim to exterior. They will paint in spring.
Member Comments:	The LRS team is great to work with. Ralph is the father and visits us anytime we have questions about the project or changes to the order. We liked their work so much that we continued to add to the order. Gino, his son, is our project manager and runs a tight ship. We think we have their best team - the carpenters are true craftsmen. We were very impressed with their work - its beautiful. The team is very open to ideas and supportive to be patient on those items we wanted more consultation on. We really liked that the team was passionate about the project and took great personal pride everyday. They are a fun team to work with. It's an overwhelming amount of work - a bit unexpected how much work it was. The team was on time, cleaned up the site everyday and responded to questions at every turn. We had a lot of fun with them and feel that Ralph, Gino and our carpenters, Jason and Artie, are kind of like family. We really appreciated their prompt attitude and care for our beloved home.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 1/20/2006 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $25050 Home Build Year: 1991 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Removed and disposed of old L-P OSB siding on house and separate shop building, repaired any dry-rotted areas in sheathing, covered entire wall area with Green Guard Raindrop housewrap, sealed around all windows with Grace Ice & Water Shield, removed and replaced corner boards with 5/4'' cedar, replaced siding with primed tight-knot cedar siding using a 6'' reveal and stainless steel ring-shank nails using metal flashing as required,installed treated ledger board for eventual deck addition, removed and replaced soffitts with 1/2'' primed cedar plywood, caulked all joints with Sonolastic 150 compound, painted both structures (main body and trim) with 2 coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration 20-year house paint, cleaned-up site and disposed of all construction debris.
Member Comments:	Very positive! Ralph and Gino were a joy to work with. Ricardo the siding lead man on the crew was very knowledgeable and a true craftsman in his trade. The crew was always punctual and completed the work within the scheduled time even with the inclement weather we had in late December early January. The materials were staged properly and protected from the weather and always available when the crew needed them. Ralph and Gino made regular checks on the progress of the job and heard and addressed my few concerns. Appreciated their business-like and well-structured approach to the large project which also included window replacement by another crew from Lifestyle Remodeling.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 1/20/2006 Category: WINDOWS Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $23471 Home Build Year: 1991 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
Description of Work:	Removed and disposed of 24 aluminum windows and three doors on house and separate shop, replaced all windows with Alside Ultimate 2000 Low-E vinyl windows cutting-back casings as required, replaced one sliding patio door in house with Alside Ultimate 2000 equivalent, reframed second non-standard patio door opening and installed Pella aluminum-clad exterior/wood interior sliding door, replaced rotted exterior walk door on shop, worked in concert with another Lifestyle Remodeling crew doing siding replacement.
Member Comments:	Excellent experience! The Alside window product is well-built and solid and operate well. The lead man, Jason, and his helper, Artie, were very efficient and neat (often replacing up to 5 windows per day even in the inclement and rainy late December early January weather we were having). The crews were prompt and well-scheduled and Ralph and Gino checked regularly on the progress of the job. Appreciated the business-like and structured approach to my whole project.
Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A	Report Date: 12/12/2005 Category: SIDING Was Work Done?: YES * More weight is given to a report where work has been completed. Hire Again?: YES App. Cost: $19000 Home Build Year: 1947 *This date helps you locate companies that work on homes that are similar in age to your own.
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